Surprisingly the Saints did not trade a draft pick, but their starting defensive end to New England.
The New Orleans Saints traded for New England Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui within the last hour, but speculation has been what the cost to the team was. Well, here's the answer:
The #Patriots received DE Akiem Hicks from the #Saints in exchange for TE Michael Hoomanawanui, source said.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 30, 2015
Akiem Hicks has been on the Saints defensive line since he was the first pick taken by the team in the 2012 draft (3rd round).