The Patriots made a trade with the Houston Texans this week adding KR/WR Keshawn Martin plus a 6th round draft choice for the Patriots 5th round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft.
The trade was similar to the deals that netted the Patriots both Jonathan Casillas and Akeem Ayers last season. Both played key roles in the Patriots’ success down the stretch and into the playoffs.
The Texans and Bill O’Brien are receiver rich and in dealing Martin, increased their draft position for next season. The Patriots are thin at WR and Martin gives them a possible fit there but also increases their depth in the return game, giving them a proven commodity.