The New England Patriots are allowing defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to seek a trade due to his lack of fit in new head coach Mike Vrabel's scheme.

The Patriots are allowing Davon Godchaux to seek a trade as they make a major transition under new head coach Mike Vrabel.

Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux was granted permission to seek a trade by the ... However, Godchaux's role could be diminished in new head coach Mike Vrabel's defensive scheme. In 2025, Godchaux is due a base salary of $4 million while carrying a cap ...

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots have granted the veteran defensive tackle permission to seek a trade this offseason. “There has been contact with interested teams, and the veteran is likely on the move given the team’s defensive scheme shift,” Rapoport noted on X.

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The reasons for the New England Patriots giving veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade have been revealed.

The Patriots have given veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

Patriots starting defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, who has two years left on his deal, has been given permission to seek a trade, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The 30-year-old is slated to have the fifth highest cap hit on the roster in 2025 — $8.3 million — and might not be a scheme fit given a change in philosophy under Mike Vrabel. By dealing Godchaux, the Patriots could save $6.7 million against the cap.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Patriots, according to multiple reports, have given defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade.

The New England Patriots met with 2025 NFL draft DT Mason Graham, and are letting veteran starter Davon Godchaux explore a trade.

Very serious, very upfront guy,” Penn State edge defender Abdul Carter said of Vrabel. “Like, all about his business, which is what I like."