New Orleans sends a 2026 7th round pick in return.
The New Orleans Saints have traded a 2026 7th round NFL draft pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for DT Davon Godchaux.
Sources: The #Patriots are trading DT Davon Godchaux, a starter for four seasons, to the #Saints in exchange for a 7th round draft pick.
Godchaux, a Plaquemine, La. native & LSU product, goes home. Kellen Moore starts to build the way Philly did — thru the trenches. pic.twitter.com/RTdTFNuDku
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 10, 2025
Godchaux is a Louisiana native who played for the LSU Tigers for 3 seasons. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 5th round (178th overall) in the 2017 NFL Draft. He later signed with the Patriots in 2021. Godchaux didn’t miss a game in his four years with the Patriots.
According to Next Gen Stats, Godchaux made 94.4% of his tackles in 2024, ranking him 2nd among all NFL defensive tackles.
He will now return home to play with the Saints under new defensive coordinator Brandon Staley.
Godchaux shared his excitement about playing in New Orleans on X :
“Home is where the heart is! Excited to be coming home and playing for the great state of Louisiana! A dream come true to play High school ball, College ball, and now NFL in the same state! So ready for this opportunity to play in front of WHODATNATION!! God makes no mistake LETS GOOOO”