BREAKING NEWS: Patriots Trade No. 4 Pick to Commanders in Blockbuster Deal
In a surprising move thatโs shaking up the 2025 NFL Draft landscape, the New England Patriots have traded away their coveted No. 4 overall pick to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a massive haul centered around elite offensive tackle Armand Membou.
Sources confirm the deal includes:
Armand Membou, a rising star at offensive tackle
A compensation pick
A late sixth-round pick
With glaring needs across the offensive line, the Patriotsโ front office made a bold move to protect their futureโliterally. Membou, known for his dominant presence and versatility, immediately slots in as a cornerstone of New Englandโs offensive rebuild.

The move sends shockwaves across the league, as it could set off a domino effect of trades and shakeups in the first round.
This deal shows the Patriots aren’t playing it safeโthey’re building from the trenches out. Meanwhile, the Commanders are clearly in win-now mode and ready to take a big swing.