Davon Godchaux: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / March 25

Getting to know new Saints DT Davon Godchaux

Who is the Saints' newest acquisition? Earlier this month, the New Orleans Saints agreed to trade a 2026 seventh-round NFL Draft pick to the New England Patriots in exchange for Davon Godchaux, a defensive tackle entering his ninth season.

New Orleans Saints News / New Orleans Saints on SI / March 20

Blockbuster Saints Trade Dubbed 'Smartest Move Of Offseason'

The New Orleans Saints have made a few solid moves this offseason. They began the offseason with the signing of head coach Kellen Moore, but that was far from the only move made by New Orleans.

New Orleans Saints News / Canal Street Chronicles / March 18

Davon Godchaux restructures contract with Saints, per report

The Louisiana native is under contract through 2026. The New Orleans Saints continue to make moves on their salary cap as they have restructured newly-acquired defensive lineman Davon Godchaux, according to reports.

Boise State Broncos News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First running backs taken in every NFL draft since 2000' quiz

How many of the first running backs selected in the NFL Draft since the year 2000 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QBs drafted in the first round since 2000' quiz

The 'Most rushing yards in an NFL season since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

New Orleans Saints News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Saints' trade addition immediately puts pressure on himself to perform for New Orleans, and that's a good thing

To kick off their free agency sequence, the New Orleans Saints made a trade, rather than a big signing. They dealt day three draft capital to the New England Patriots in exchange for interior defensive lineman Davon Godchaux. He projects as a nose tackle option for the Saints' defense under Brandon Staley next season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking all 32 of the NFL's current QB situations

With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.

Insider shares big Brock Purdy update ahead of start of offseason program

Did latest development change Steelers' opinion of Aaron Rodgers?

Former GM, NFL insider warn Steelers about Rodgers after latest comments

Browns' Joe Flacco discusses when teams should play young quarterbacks

Three potential landing spots for Eagles TE Dallas Goedert

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 11

Patriots Earn Intriguing Assessment for Saints Trade

The New England Patriots traded defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints on Monday, receiving a seventh-round draft pick in return. This was really more of a salary dump for the Patriots than anything else, as Godchaux has two years remaining on his deal with cap hits of $5 million and $8.5 million, respectively.

NFL Draft News

Shedeur Sanders reacts to sliding out of first round of NFL Draft

Jaguars GM makes a telling statement about Travis Hunter

Chiefs close out first round by taking OT Josh Simmons

Five worst picks from first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Five worst picks from first round of the NFL Draft: Giants, Falcons pay steep prices

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / March 10

Reports: Patriots ship DT Davon Godchaux to Saints

Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is headed to the New Orleans Saints in a trade that nets New England a 2026 seventh-round pick, according to multiple reports.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 10

Trade: Patriots Sending DT Davon Godchaux To Saints

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Patriots are trading DT Davon Godchaux to the Saints for a 2026 seventh-round pick. New England permitted Godchaux to seek a trade with the new regime coming in.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / March 10

Saints To Acquire Davon Godchaux From Patriots

After receiving permission to seek a trade, Davon Godchaux is indeed on the move. The veteran defensive tackle is being dealt from the Patriots to the Saints in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / March 10

Patriots trade star defensive tackle to Saints but get very little in return

The New England Patriots will be without Davon Godchaux next season. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports that Godchaux has been traded to the New Orleans

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10

Patriots trade player who criticized fans

The New England Patriots have traded away one of their defensive starters. The Patriots on Monday agreed to trade veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports.

NFL News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Saints, Patriots Agree to $18 Million Blockbuster Trade

The New England Patriots have agreed to a trade that will send defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saints. In exchange, the Patriots receive a 2026 seventh-round pick for the former $18 million lineman.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 10

Patriots Trade Star DT to Saints

The New England Patriots are keeping their busy offseason rolling as they continue to move on from veterans and prepare to rebuild both sides of the football in 2025.

New England Patriots News / A to Z Sports / March 7

Patriots DT Davon Godchaux posts cryptic tweet after being given permission to seek a trade

Davon Godchaux is leaving fans guessing after his latest post on X, formerly known as Twitter. The Patriots defensive tackle was given permission to seek a trade not even a year after the two sides agreed to a two-year, $16.5 million contract extension.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 2

Patriots Get Rough Outlook on Gavon Godchaux Trade

The New England Patriots announced this past week that they're permitting defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to seek a trade after signing an extension with the team last offseason.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / February 26

Report: Pats give DT Davon Godchaux OK to seek trade

Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was granted permission to seek a trade by the New England Patriots, NFL Network reported Wednesday. The team signed Godchaux to a two-year, $18 million contract extension in July.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / February 26

Patriots grant DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek trade

The Patriots have given veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Godchaux was mentioned as a trade candidate before the 2024 trade deadline, but he indicated a preference to stay in New England after signing a two-year extension in July.

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / February 26

Patriots Letting DT Davon Godchaux Seek Trade

According to Ian Rapoport, the Patriots have granted DT Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade. Rapoport notes there are some interested teams and

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / February 23

Patriots Could Revisit Trade Talks for Key Defender

Back at the NFL trade deadline, there was rampant speculation that the New England Patriots would sell off a bunch of players, and defensive tackle Davon Godchaux's name was littered in those rumors.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / July 31

Patriots to extend DT Davon Godchaux

One of the two disgruntled defenders who had not been participating fully at practice has agreed to terms on a second Pats extension.

Matthew Judon leaves practice after tense discussions with Patriots' brass

Patriots HC explains why QB Drake Maye faces an uphill battle for starting role

Patriots' Jacoby Brissett discusses being 'perfect' QB to mentor Drake Maye

The most disappointing NFL teams of all-time

The 'New England Patriots head coaches' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 27

Patriots veteran hopes to receive 'fair' contract extension before training camp

Davon Godchaux hopes the Pats aren't done paying their players as he is heading into the final year of the two-year extension he signed in 2022.

Patriots defender has 'taken that step forward' heading into second season

Rob Gronkowski shares how Patriots HC Jerod Mayo was like Tom Brady

Former Patriots safety shares how OC Alex Van Pelt can help Drake Maye succeed

How hard is it to replace an NFL franchise QB?

The 'NFL Coach of the Year' quiz

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / June 16

Veteran Patriots defensive tackle angling for new contract

New England Patriots DT Davon Godchaux is hoping for a new contract despite some shaky on-field play.

Patriots reporter shares whether Drake Maye has chance to start Week 1

One-time Defensive Player of the Year open to reunion with former team

Patriots legend makes shocking claim about Tom Brady's retirement

Which NFL teams were the biggest all-time letdowns?

The 'NFL Coach of the Year' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2023

Patriots' DT addresses Tom Brady return to Gillette Stadium

Patriots DT addresses Tom Brady's return to Gillette Stadium

New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux never had Tom Brady as a teammate but nevertheless understands the importance of the G.O.A.T. returning to Gillette Stadium this September.

Tom Brady returning to Gillette Stadium for first time in two years

Julian Edelman recalls receiving punt return advice from Tom Brady

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'Replacements for notable NFL QBs' quiz

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / July 27, 2022

Davon Godchaux signs two-year extension with Patriots

DT Davon Godchaux signs two-year, $20.8M extension with Patriots

In his first season with the Patriots, Davon Godchaux recorded 65 total tackles, one sack, a forced fumble and five quarterback hits across 16 starts and 17 games.

Patriots HC Bill Belichick: QB Mac Jones has made 'dramatic improvement' in offseason

Going Camping: New England Patriots

Veteran WR Danny Amendola announces his retirement from NFL

Every NFL team that made five straight playoff appearances

The 'Most passing TDs in season two' quiz