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Patriots gives veteran DT permission to seek trade

The New England Patriots are heading into a new era under head coach Mike Vrabel, and they are seemingly getting rid of any players who don't fit with the new program. One of those players is defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, who the Patriots have given permission to seek a trade as he does not fit with the new direction of the defense.

“The #Patriots have given DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, sources say,” NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport reported on Wednesday. “There has been contact with interested teams, and the veteran is likely on the move given the team’s defensive scheme shift.