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The Pats would need the player to agree to a restructured contract prior to executing the trade. For players like Tate (due $7M in 2018) and Thomas (due $8.5M in 2018 and $14M in 2019), a necessarily significant restructuring/pay reduction could be an obstacle.
You are confusing claiming players with; less than three years, and signing a UFA. Once you have more than 4 years, if you are cut, your contract is also terminated. Your old club owes you any unpaid guaranteed money, but the new club only has to pay the salary they sign you for.












