Free Press Detroit Lions writer Dave Birkett reacts to the team's moves on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
Tavon Wilson was early in his third season with the New England Patriots, a backup safety fighting for a role in the secondary, when he learned anything can happen in the NFL.
In the summer of 2014, the Patriots traded guard Logan Mankins, a six-time Pro Bowler and starter on their offensive line, to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a backup tight end and fourth-round draft pick.