Yesterday the New England Patriots traded tight end Michael Hoomanawanui to the New Orleans Saints for defensive end Akiem Hicks.
Here is Mike Reiss of ESPN Boston:
The New England Patriots have acquired defensive lineman Akiem Hicks from the New Orleans Saints.
In return, the Patriots have traded tight end Michael Hoomanawanui to the Saints.
The NFL Network and Boston Globe earlier reported news of the deal.
Hicks, who is 6-foot-5, 324 pounds, is a fourth-year player out of Regina (Canada). He has appeared in 47 career regular-season games, with 33 starts.