Report: Patriots Trade for Falcons WR Mohamed Sanu

New England is sending a second rounder to Atlanta in exchange for the veteran receiver.

The New England Patriots are trading a second-round draft pick to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for veteran receiver Mohamed Sanu, according to the MMQB's Albert Breer. 

Source: The Falcons are sending WR Mohamed Sanu to the Patriots for a 2020 second-round pick. (@AdamSchefter on it 1st)

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) October 22, 2019

New England had reportedly been shopping around for some more offensive firepower before the trade deadline on Oct. 29, and Sanu was one of the players they were allegedly interested in pursuing. In fact, ESPN Insider Adam Schefter noted that the Patriots have been trying to trade for Sanu since before the 2019 draft.

Patriots needed more offensive help, period. They had been trying to trade for Mohamed Sanu since before the 2019 draft. As Atlanta’s season continued to go south, Falcons began looking out long term while Patriots are upgrading for short term.

Sanu for a 2.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2019

Whether or not you agree with New England sending a second-round pick to the Falcons is another discussion, but Sanu adds a versatile weapon to the Patriots offense who can run the  entire route tree while also playing inside and outside the numbers. 

New England's receiver room now consists of Sanu, Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, Phillip Dorsett, Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski.