The Patriots traded for Isaac Sopoaga today and it’s a move that makes a lot of sense with Vince Wilfork done for the season and Tommy Kelly still recovering from a knee injury.
In recent seasons, the Pats have liked to have two big defensive tackles at the center of their defense, but without Kelly and Wilfork they had no space eaters left to do so. Sopoaga will give their run defense a boost, but count on Jones and Vellano to continue to play a vital part of the rotation.
Sopoaga is 32 and has two more years on his deal. Solid move that definitely improves the team.
The Patriots have traded a 5th round pick to the Eagles for veteran DT Isaac Sopoaga and a 6th round pick.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 29, 2013