After improving their record to 7-0 on Monday night, the New England Patriots added depth to their offense on Tuesday morning: the team reportedly acquired veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu from the Atlanta Falcons via trade, sending a second-round draft pick to the 1-6 NFC East team. The move adds another piece to the Patriots’ offensive puzzle, so let’s take a closer look at what it means for the unit and the club as a whole.
Sanu is not a short-term rental
The Falcons signed Sanu to a five-year, $32.5 million contract in 2016, when he hit free agency after four years with the Cincinnati Bengals.