The New England Patriots will begin taking a hard look at the film from the Alliance of American Football, with the league shutting down and leaving its players unemployed.

While the AAF offenses had differing levels success and competency, there were a handful of playmakers who might be able to help the Patriots, who are in need of help at receiver.

Jalin Marshall, WR, Orlando Apollos: He quickly emerged as one of the top options in the AAF, scoring the Apollos’ first touchdown as a franchise. He also threw a touchdown pass in the season opener. Marshall, an Ohio State product, could work toward being an intermediate threat in New England’s offense while also contributing as a returner on special teams. Marshall, 23, went undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft after failing to put up impressive measurable at the combine.

Charles Johnson, WR, Orlando Apollos: The AAF’s leading receiver, Johnson had a strong season in the NFL in 2014 with the Minnesota Vikings with 31 receptions for 475 yards and two touchdowns, only to disappear in the ensuing years. In the AAF, he had 45 receptions for 687 yards and five touchdowns, a dominant season despite the shortened schedule. He might be Josh Gordon insurance. Johnson is now 30 years old and was a seventh-round pick in 2013.

Nelson Spruce, WR, San Diego Fleet: The 26-year-old went undrafted out of Colorado in 2016, largely because of his poor measurables. At Colorado, Spruce had a pair of 1,000-yard seasons in his final two years. He clearly had talent. In the AAF, Spruce had the second-most receptions in the league (38) and the fourth most receiving yards (426) to go along with two touchdowns.