The Facts: The overhaul of the Detroit Lions' tight end room is complete. According to a league source, the team is trading Roberts to the New England Patriots for a future, late-round draft pick.

Diehards Line: Roberts was the remaining holdover from last year's group, which fell well short of expectations. The team already allowed Luke Willson and Levine Toilolo to depart via free agency. The team invested a first-round pick in T.J. Hockenson, snagged Georgia's Isaac Nauta in the later rounds of the draft and signed Jesse James and Logan Thomas in free agency. Roberts, a fourth-round selection by the Lions in 2017, struggled to establish a consistent role during his two-plus years with the team. After catching 16 touchdown passes his senior year at Toledo, the Lions focused on building up his blocking during his rookie year. He caught just four passes for 46 yards in 15 games and was suspended for the season finale after missing a team meeting. He shined through the early stages of the off-season program a year ago and appeared primed for a breakout, but his momentum was derailed by a training camp injury. He flashed some potential during the regular season, including his first three touchdown receptions, but was ultimately limited to eight games after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. He enters a great situation to contribute in New England, following the retirement of All-Pro Rob Gronkowski this offseason. Additionally, veteran Ben Watson, who re-joined New England this offseason, is suspended the first four games of the year. The team's other four tight ends have combined for 63 career catches.