New York Jets Defensive End Carl Lawson Traded to the New England Patriots
Jets Receive Linebacker Josh Uche and a Second-Round Pick in Return
Lawson Had 12 Sacks in 2022
The New York Jets have traded defensive end Carl Lawson to the New England Patriots in exchange for linebacker Josh Uche and a second-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, according to sources. Lawson, 27, had 12 sacks in 14 games for the Jets last season. He missed the final three games of the season with a hip injury. Uche, 26, had 11.5 sacks in 17 games for the Patriots last season. He also forced three fumbles and recovered one. The Jets are getting a younger and cheaper player in Uche, who is entering the final year of his rookie contract. The Patriots are getting a proven pass rusher in Lawson, who is entering the second year of a three-year, $45 million contract. The trade is a win-win for both teams. The Jets get a young, ascending player at a position of need. The Patriots get a veteran pass rusher who can help them improve their defense. The Jets are now thin at defensive end, but they have some young players who could step up, such as Bryce Huff and Jermaine Johnson. The Patriots are now deeper at linebacker, and they have a proven pass rusher in Lawson who can help them get after the quarterback. The trade is expected to become official on March 15, when the new NFL year begins.
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