The New England Patriots sent a second-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for wide receiver Mohamed Sanu before the 2019 trade deadline.
Sanu played eight games in a Patriots uniform, prior to his reported release from New England on Wednesday evening. Essentially, the Patriots traded their 2020 second-round pick for 26 catches (47 targets) totaling 207 yards and one touchdown.
Yikes.
So, while Sanu’s production in a New England uniform may not be much to remember, the fact is the trade itself likely won’t be forgotten. Fortunately for the Patriots (somewhat?), it’s not the first time they’ve done something similar.