Lions trade TE Roberts to Pats for late pick

June 13, 2019

Lions trade TE Roberts to Pats for late pick … After selecting TE T.J. Hockenson with the 8th pick overall at the 2019 draft, Detroit has reportedly traded veteran TE Michael Roberts to New England for what is being reported as a conditional 7th-round pick in 2020. With the Patriots, Roberts, a 4th round pick in 2017, will try and help fill the void created at the position with the retirement of Rob Gronkowski. What the conditions to the deal are haven’t been spelled out it is likely dependent on Roberts making the Patriots opening day 53-man roster.