Trade 1
April 26, 2008
New Orleans Saints received 2008 5th round pick (164th overall, Carl Nicks).
NFL Trade History
Carl Nicks NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Carl Nicks to one exact public NFL transaction involving New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
2008 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Carl Nicks Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the April 26, 2008 transaction between New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. The card below shows exactly where Carl Nicks appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
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Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints
New Orleans traded picks 10 and 78 to New England for picks 7 and 164, selecting Sedrick Ellis and Carl Nicks. Ellis became a five-year starting defensive tackle, while Nicks developed into a first-team All-Pro guard and Super Bowl champion. New England drafted Jerod Mayo, a Defensive Rookie of the Year and All-Pro linebacker, plus Shawn Crable. Both clubs found premium starters, making this a genuine win-win.
Assets Received
New Orleans Saints
- Pick 2008 1st round pick (7th overall, Sedrick Ellis)
- Pick 2008 5th round pick (164th overall, Carl Nicks)
New England Patriots
- Pick 2008 1st round pick (10th overall, Jerod Mayo)
- Pick 2008 3rd round pick (78th overall, Shawn Crable)