Patriots Reportedly Acquire Veteran WR Mohamed Sanu From the Falcons
The Patriots are off to a 7-0 start, dominating every team that tries to take them down. Now, their offense will only be getting stronger, as they've made a move to bolster their wide receivers unit.
With injuries limiting Tom Brady's options in the aerial attack, New England has reportedly gone out and acquired veteran WR Mohamed Sanu from the Atlanta Falcons. The Pats are sending a second-round pick to ATL for Sanu.
Another trade: Falcons are sending WR Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots in exchange for a second-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2019
This deal makes total sense for both organizations. The Pats sure needed some offensive help, while the Falcons have seen their season sputter and have majorly disappointed in the wide open NFC South. Atlanta is 1-6 on the year, losers of five straight.
Injuries indeed have been a problem for the Pats receivers, as Josh Gordon missed Monday's win over the Jets with a bum ankle/knee, while Julian Edelman and Phillip Dorsett played with ribs and hamstring ailments, respectively.
Source: The #Patriots have traded for #Falcons WR Mohamed Sanu in exchange for a 2nd rounder. They tried during the draft, Atlanta held off, finally get him now.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2019
On the season, Sanu has hauled in 33 balls for 313 yards and a touchdown. Now, he'll go from one of the worst teams in the league to a squad favored to win the Lombardi Trophy in February.