The Atlanta Falcons made a huge move on Monday before the start of free agency.
The Patriots are trading TE Jonnu Smith to the Falcons in exchange for a seventh-round pick. The move gives the Falcons a good player while the move clears up a big chunk of cap space for New England, as Smith’s salary was still guaranteed in 2023.
Jeremy Fowler adds Atlanta will restructure Smith’s contract as a part of the deal.
The trade will reunite Smith with his former Tennessee Titans coach, Arthur Smith, who has been the head coach of the Falcons since 2021.
In 2022, Smith appeared in 14 games for the Patriots and caught 27 passes on 38 targets for 245 yards receiving and no touchdowns.
