Patriots Trade WR Demaryius Thomas to Jets After Antonio Brown Signing
By Parker White
The fallout of the New England Patriots signing wide receiver Antonio Brown continues.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots have traded veteran wideout Demaryius Thomas, who barely found his way back to New England's roster as camp closed, to the New York Jets for a 2021 sixth-round pick.
More Antonio Brown fallout: Patriots are trading WR Demaryius Thomas in the division to the NY Jets for a 2021 sixth-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2019
The 31-year-old is a former 2010 first-round pick of the Denver Broncos, and for a stretch of time, he was one of the best receivers in the game. But now that he'll be a member of the Jets, this will be his fourth team in the past year.
This marks Demaryius Thomas’ fourth-team in the past year - Broncos, Texans, Patriots, Jets - and the second time he has been traded. But Jets think he can upgrade their passing attack. https://t.co/FeLuviXX2t
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 10, 2019
Thomas was traded from the Broncos to the Houston Texans last year for a few draft picks. He was then released by Houston and signed a one-year deal with the Patriots, who released him on cut day before finding a way to re-import his talents.
Now, Thomas is a New York Jet, following a path trod by very few.
Bill Belichick just traded WR Demaryius Thomas to the Jets.
— 12up (@12upSport) September 10, 2019
This is the first #Patriots - #Jets trade since...Bill Belichick was traded to the Patriots.
In 15 games last season between Houston and Denver, Thomas hauled in 59 receptions for 677 yards and five touchdowns. With AB in town, his role with the team was going to suffer, making this a win for Thomas in terms of playing time.