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The Atlanta Falcons have traded wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr. to the New England Patriots.
The wide receiver posted a message confirming the trade on his Twitter account thanking the Falcons for the opportunity to play for them.
I appreciate everything the organization has done for my family & I. Mr. Blank, TD, Coach Q, & everyone through the organization, I am forever grateful for the opportunity. To my Teammates & fan y’all know how I feel about y’all love y’all to death. #ThankYou
— Mohamed Sanu Sr. (@Mo_12_Sanu) October 22, 2019
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ESPN's Adam Schefter was first to report the trade early Tuesday morning. The Falcons traded Sanu in exchange for a second-round pick.
Another trade: Falcons are sending WR Mohamed Sanu to the New England Patriots in exchange for a second-round pick, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2019
NFL Network's Ian Rapaport reported the Falcons and Patriots first tried to make the trade back in April during the draft.
Source: The #Patriots have traded for #Falcons WR Mohamed Sanu in exchange for a 2nd rounder. They tried during the draft, Atlanta held off, finally get him now.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 22, 2019
The Falcons signed Sanu to a 5-year, $32.5 million deal in 2016. In four seasons with the team, Sanu caught 225 passes for 2,507 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Hate to see my guy @Mo_12_Sanu leave not only did he add value to the @AtlantaFalcons on the field & is 1 of the most detailed/physical route runners in the league but an even better dude off the field. Continued success bro ✊🏿✊🏿 https://t.co/c9oWEmHfSA
— DjShockley (@DjShockley3) October 22, 2019
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