Patriots Player Departure Davon Godchaux Traded For 2026 7th To New Orleans

[manxman2601]

With a historically deep defensive tackle class in the draft, this just makes sense.

 

[Ross12]

Could we assume that a new D-Lineman or two are to be announced soon?

Word on the street is the Pats are making a big run at Milton Williams.

 

[Clonamery]

Word on the street is the Pats are making a big run at Milton Williams.

He's a big guy.

 

[farn]

It’s telling that a key cog / starter for this team was traded away for a 7th NEXT year… not saying I hate the move, but I am saying I hate the current roster.

 

[jboston19]

 

[raduray]

Does trading him instead of cutting him save anymore on the cap? Seems a little spiteful not to just cut him and set him free over a 7th rounder 2 years from now.

By trading him, New Orleans picks up the rest of this guaranteed contract so we save the cap hit.

 

[TommyD4207]

Word on the street is the Pats are making a big run at Milton Williams.

He would be a marginal upgrade over Godchaux.

(He's a monster upgrade over Godchaux. If he needs a ride to the airport, I'm available)

 

[raduray]

IF we hit in this FA and the Draft we are a lot closer than you think. It's us and the Bills...NY and Miami are now in Cap hell for a while.

How's the Bills cap situation after Allen's massive new contract?

 

[Ross12]

He would be a marginal upgrade over Godchaux.

(He's a monster upgrade over Godchaux. If he needs a ride to the airport, I'm available)

Why haven’t they signed him yet? The Pats asleep at the wheel yet again.

 

[Pape]

It’s telling that a key cog / starter for this team was traded away for a 7th NEXT year… not saying I hate the move, but I am saying I hate the current roster.

DG was ineffective... hadn't had a sack since 2022... ineffective run stopper... time to move on from guys who didn't produce...

 

[PaulThePat]

New Orleans clearly in "Win Now" mode. Surely only bad luck, bad players and bad coaching can stop them lifting a Lombardi.

 

[PatsFan2]

How's the Bills cap situation after Allen's massive new contract?

Beats me probably Ross or Ian can tell you: but that window is not staying open forever.

 

[Real fan 02]

Meh

Would've thought we could've got a better pick, but the market is the market and, if he doesn't fit what we're going to do, best to get whatever for him

Were luck we even got a 7th for him.. team knows they will be able run on him..

 

[Real fan 02]

Beats me probably Ross or Ian can tell you: but that window is not staying open forever.

Bills best hope Allen stays healthy..

 

[manxman2601]

New Orleans clearly in "Win Now" mode. Surely only bad luck, bad players and bad coaching can stop them lifting a Lombardi.

Don't forget the front office and their 62m in dead cap.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Overthecap shows $900k more than that for 2025, they agree on 2026. I wonder what the disconnect is? Regardless, I’m happy they were able to get something for someone who was no longer a scheme fit, isn’t a star, who the team felt had a bad attitude last year, and where all other 31 teams knew the above.

 

[Hammer of Thor]

Why haven’t they signed him yet? The Pats asleep at the wheel yet again.

 

[TomPatriot]

Uncle Milty incoming?

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

He isnt a scheme fit in Vrabel's defense. At least we got something than nothing. Now trade Tavai!

 

[Real fan 02]

Overthecap shows $900k more than that for 2025, they agree on 2026. I wonder what the disconnect is? Regardless, I’m happy they were able to get something for someone who was no longer a scheme fit, isn’t a star, who the team felt had a bad attitude last year, and where all other 31 teams knew the above.

A player where instead of helping the culture added to the problem.. this started under BB in 2023 his post game comments, ect. We need leaders.. Godchaux out, landry in. Surprised we even got a 7th for him..