Oct 12, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jimmy Smith (22) defends during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. The Ravens won 48-17. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

With Tuesday’s trade deadline rapidly approaching, the New England Patriots are planning on being very active, with the hopes of drastically improving the offensive side of the football. According to numerous reports, Bill Belichick and the Patriots are among a few select teams who are extremely interested in acquiring Tampa Bay wideout Vincent Jackson. They’re also are interested in acquiring a running back.

Tampa Bay is said to be seeking a second-round pick in exchange for Jackson. Jackson has 25 receptions for 344 yards and two touchdowns in six games this season.

Adding Jackson would give quarterback Tom Brady a legitimate down-field threat on the outside of the formation. Jackson’s one of the biggest wideouts in the NFL. He stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 230 lbs. Jackson, alongside Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, and the emerging Brandon LaFell would give the Patriots one of the most dynamic aerial attacks in the NFL.

The Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles are also rumored to be in the hunt for Jackson.

The Patriots are also looking to add another running back to the roster following the season-ending injury to starter Stevan Ridley. Shane Vereen is surely a more than capable option out of the backfield, but he’s not the every-down workhourse that Ridley was. Jonas Gray, James White and Brandon Bolden are the team’s other runners.

Zac Stacy of the St. Louis Rams is believed to be one big name running back who will be available. He’s gained 240 yards and one touchdown this season. Last year he picked up 973 yards and seven touchdowns as a rookie. Stacy has since fallen out of favor due to the emergence of Tre Mason and Bennie Cunningham.

The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET.