The Patriots have given veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.
The team signed Godchaux to a two-year extension in July, but new head coach Mike Vrabel is expected to install his own defensive scheme. That could lead to a reduced role for Godchaux, who has played in all 68 games since signing with the Patriots in 2021.
There are a few teams interested in Godchaux, per Rapoport, though he’s unlikely to fetch significant draft capital on the trade market. The 330-pound nose tackle is a proven run-stopper but offers little pass-rushing upside with just 5.5 career sacks in 120 total appearances.
More to come.