The Facts:
The Patriots made two trades involving TEs Saturday, sending Thomas to the New Orleans Saints for a seventh-round draft pick in 2011 and acquiring Michael Matthews from the New York Giants for a conditional pick.
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
That means New England now has Ben Watson and Chris Baker at the position along with Mitchell, who's more proficient as a blocker than receiver. For the Saints, Thomas provides another receiving option behind Jeremy Shockey in the wake of Billy Miller's season-ending Achilles injury.
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