The New England Patriots have traded defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This move follows Godchaux's request to seek a trade, as his fit within the team had become questionable. While the trade returns minimal compensation, it creates necessary cap space for New England and allows both parties to part ways. The trade reflects the Patriots' focus on establishing a better locker room culture, especially under head coach Mike Vrabel.
Godchaux's future with the team was already uncertain even before his trade request, so the move does not come as a major surprise. Neither does the compensation, nor that the 30-year-old is headed to his hometown team.
A seventh-round pick a year from now is about the lowest possible return you can get, but it was clear both sides wanted something new.
The Patriots got almost nothing back for him, but the Saints did eat a little of the money that the Patriots would have had to pay if they cut him.
It doesn't really move the needle, but shows Vrabel's willingness to move off a player because of the locker room fit.
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