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Johnathan Sullivan to the New England Patriots

June 5, 2006 · New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints

This trade is the root of the Bethel Johnson (2006) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

New England Patriots receives

  • DT Johnathan Sullivan

New Orleans Saints receives

  • WR Bethel Johnson

Trade context

The Patriots and Saints swapped two disappointing 2003 draft picks: receiver Bethel Johnson for defensive lineman Johnathan Sullivan, the former No. 6 overall pick.

Full trade terms

On June 5, 2006, New England Patriots sent WR Bethel Johnson to New Orleans Saints for DT Johnathan Sullivan.

What the assets did next

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