April 1, 1987 · First trade
New England acquires Sean Farrell from Tampa Bay
New England receives
- Sean Farrell (G)
Tampa Bay receives
- 1987 2nd-round pick No. 51 (originally NE) — became Don Smith
- 1987 7th-round pick No. 190 (originally NE) — became Harry Swayne
- 1987 9th-round pick No. 246 (originally NE) — became Greg Davis