The New England Patriots have never shied away from parting ways with players entering the final year of their rookie contract. Just last year, they traded running back Sony Michel to the Los Angeles Rams with one year left on his deal.
Could they make another such move in 2022? According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, they do have one realistic trade candidate on their roster: linebacker Chase Winovich, who was listed among 20 under-the-radar trade candidates.
Chase Winovich, DE, New England Patriots
Signed through: 2022
Winovich was buried on the depth chart in Year 2 [sic], failing to crack 22 defensive snaps in any game and recording DNPs in December games.