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Patriots’ $24 Million Captain Dubbed ‘Most Sensible’ Trade Asset

The New England Patriots have gotten a peek of life after Morgan Moses.Bleacher Report believes that could become permanent before the NFL trade deadline.In an Oct. 3 breakdown naming a potential trade asset for all 32 teams, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher…

By Duncan Day · Heavy

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:50 AM

Key Things to Know

Bleacher Report labeled Patriots captain Morgan Moses as New England's most sensible trade asset.
Rookie first-round draft pick Caleb Lomu is developing behind Moses as the long-term successor at right tackle.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel denied that Moses' starting job was in jeopardy following Lomu's Week 3 playing time.

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Bleacher Report's Kristopher Knox identified New England Patriots offensive tackle and team captain Morgan Moses as the team's most sensible trade candidate ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Knox highlighted the presence of 2026 first-round draft pick Caleb Lomu, who is positioned behind the 35-year-old veteran on the depth chart at right tackle.

Duncan Day of Heavy notes that trading Moses would present significant risk for the defending AFC champions. While Lomu took 20 snaps in a Week 3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, head coach Mike Vrabel dismissed claims that Moses' starting spot is in jeopardy, emphasizing the value of veteran stability for quarterback Drake Maye.

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Patriots’ $24 Million Captain Dubbed ‘Most Sensible’ Trade Asset

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