The 2025 NFL trade deadline is nearing, and the New England Patriots might be approaching it differently than the last few seasons. After all, they are well on their way to returning to the playoffs after a three-year absence.<\/p>\n
Despite their 6-2 record, however, there is no guarantee they fall into the \u201cbuyers\u201d camp this time around. With some players underperforming relative to expectation or past showings, they very well might also be willing to part ways with some of their talent before the trading window closes on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. ET.<\/p>\n
One thing seems certain, though. The Patriots under Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden are not afraid of making unconventional-looking moves or being active on the trade market. So far this year, after all, they already parted ways with some established veterans, were aggressive in their pursuit of free agency talent, and traded away three of their players (DT Davon Godchaux, QB Joe Milton III, WR Ja\u2019Lynn Polk).<\/p>\n
What will they do with the trade deadline coming up? Time will tell, but we will have you covered regardless. Welcome to this year\u2019s version of our Patriots Trade Deadline Tracker.<\/p>\n
ED Keion White to 49ers:<\/strong> A second-round pick in 2023, White entered training camp as a starter along the Patriots\u2019 defensive edge. However, he slid down the depth chart and played a minimal role during the 2025 season so far. He is now being sent to San Francisco alongside a seventh-round draft pick for a 2026 sixth-rounder. | News<\/a> | Grade<\/a> | Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n S Kyle Dugger to Steelers:<\/strong> A former starting safety and team captain, Dugger fell out of favor following the arrival of new head coach Mike Vrabel. He lost his starting job over the summer and after finding himself relegated to backup and special teams duty has now been moved off the team entirely. The Patriots are getting a sixth-round pick in 2026 for Dugger and a seventh-rounder. | News<\/a> | Grade<\/a> | Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n Patriots news and rumors tracker<\/p>\n Latest developments at the top.<\/p>\n The Patriots are going to pay most of Kyle Dugger\u2019s salary for the remainder of the 2025 season. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n Patriots signing:<\/strong> The Patriots are expected to sign safety John Saunders Jr. off the Dolphins\u2019 practice squad to fill one of their open roster spots.<\/p>\n Patriots trade:<\/strong> Kyle Dugger has been traded to the Steelers, per multiple reports. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n Even after trading Keion White, the Patriots are expected to keep selling and buying on the trade market. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n Patriots trade:<\/strong> Keion White has been traded to the 49ers, per multiple reports. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n Adam Schefter \u201cwould bet\u201d Kyle Dugger gets move by the Patriots ahead of the trade deadline. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n ESPN insider Adam Schefter \u201ccould see the Patriots making a move\u201d and mentions defensive back, running back and wide receiver as positions they might target. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n Former starting edge Keion White has been made a surprise game day inactive ahead of the trade deadline. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n A \u201cveteran edge rusher\u201d might be on the Patriots\u2019 radar, according to ESPN\u2019s Mike Reiss. | Link<\/a><\/p>\n