A key Patriots player is drawing attention and could be traded soon

The New England Patriots may have an important decision to make regarding Morgan Moses before the NFL trade deadline.

The veteran offensive lineman has been identified as the most logical trade candidate for the team, largely due to the presence of young Caleb Lomu.

According to an analysis reported by Heavy, Bleacher Report has identified Morgan Moses as the Patriots' “most logical trade chip” among the 32 NFL teams. This assessment is based primarily on the development of Lomu, who was selected in the first round of the most recent draft.

Moses, however, remains an important part of the team. At 35 years old, he continues to play right guard and brings a wealth of NFL experience. He has also established himself as a leader in the locker room since arriving in New England.

The Patriots signed him in 2025 to a three-year contract worth $24 million, which could reach $28.5 million with bonuses. He then started every game of New England's spectacular season, which culminated in a Super Bowl appearance.

Caleb Lomu Is Gradually Changing the Landscape

Caleb Lomu's selection with the 28th overall pick in the 2026 draft had already raised questions about Morgan Moses's future. The young lineman had been selected, in part, with an eye toward eventually becoming his successor at right guard.

Lomu got his first real opportunity in the regular season during Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He replaced Moses late in the game and played 20 offensive plays. Despite allowing two sacks in 14 pass-protection plays, the young player is still considered a key part of the team's future.
However, the situation is far from settled. Moses still holds the edge over Lomu and had played in 165 of the Patriots' first 189 offensive plays of the season at the time of this article's publication. Furthermore, the team is already struggling with depth issues on its offensive line.

Moses is also dealing with a foot injury. The Patriots confirmed that he had nonetheless traveled to Buffalo ahead of their Week 4 game against the Bills—a sign that the team was still counting on him.

A trade would therefore be risky for New England. The team is trying to protect its young quarterback, Drake Maye, and would have little interest in parting ways with an experienced blocker without being certain that Lomu is ready to step up.

However, if the young player demonstrates that he can become one of the team's top five linemen, the situation could change quickly. In that scenario, Morgan Moses could indeed become an attractive asset to offer to another team in exchange for draft picks or another player who could help the Patriots.

For now, this is more of a possibility than an imminent trade. Lomu's progress over the next few weeks could, however, determine whether the Patriots decide to keep their veteran or fully commit to their young blocker.

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