Patriots trade down 11 spots with Lions for extra late-round pick
Briefly

In a strategic move, the New England Patriots have traded their 171st overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Detroit Lions. In return, they received the 182nd and 228th picks, improving their selections in the later rounds. As of now, the Patriots have made six picks in the draft, beginning with offensive tackle Will Campbell as the fourth overall pick. Following that, they bolstered their roster with running back TreVeyon Henderson, wide receiver Kyle Williams, and center Jared Wilson, concluding with several defensive additions on Saturday.
The Patriots sent the 171st overall pick in the fifth round to the Detroit Lions in exchange for picks No. 182 and No. 228 in the sixth and seventh rounds, respectively.
The Patriots have made six selections so far in this year's draft, opening with offensive tackle Will Campbell, selected fourth overall in the first round.
On Friday, they added running back TreVeyon Henderson in the second round followed by wide receiver Kyle Williams and center Jared Wilson in the third.
On Saturday, safety Craig Wilson and defensive linemen Joshua Farmer and Bradyn Swinson joined the mix, completing their draft strategy.
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