New England Patriots acquired Albert Haynesworth from…
New England Patriots acquired Albert Haynesworth from Washington for the 2013 fifth-round pick that became No. 162, Brandon Jenkins. Haynesworth's stay in New England was short and unproductive, so the Patriots did not receive the hoped-for rebound from the veteran defensive lineman. Because they surrendered a real draft asset for little return, New England receives a D+.
New England Patriots Received
- player Albert Haynesworth
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2013 5th round pick (162nd overall, Brandon Jenkins )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Washington traded Albert Haynesworth to New England in 2011 for a 2013 fifth-round draft choice that became No. 162, Brandon Jenkins. The Patriots were betting that a change of environment could revive a talented veteran. It did not. Haynesworth's stay in New England was short and unproductive. Jenkins also failed to become a major NFL contributor for Washington, leaving the transaction with limited positive football value on either side.
Boston/New England Patriots Return
New England Patriots acquired Albert Haynesworth from Washington for the 2013 fifth-round pick that became No. 162, Brandon Jenkins. Haynesworth's stay in New England was short and unproductive, so the Patriots did not receive the hoped-for rebound from the veteran defensive lineman. Because they surrendered a real draft asset for little return, New England receives a D+.
Washington Return
Washington Commanders moved Albert Haynesworth to New England for the 2013 fifth-round pick that became No. 162, Brandon Jenkins. Jenkins delivered only limited NFL value, but Washington still recovered draft capital while ending a costly and unsuccessful relationship. Compared with New England's short, unproductive Haynesworth stint, that exit value gives Washington a C+ and a modest win.
Value in Hindsight
Neither club can point to a major football success from the deal. The difference is that Washington converted a problem contract and roster fit into a draft asset, whereas New England used that asset on a player who delivered little before leaving. Even though Brandon Jenkins did not turn the pick into a significant win by himself, the combination of compensation and separation gives Washington the better outcome.
Final Verdict
Washington Commanders Win is the most defensible result, but only by a modest margin. Washington earns a C+ for recovering a fifth-round choice and ending the Haynesworth relationship. New England receives a D+ because the attempted reclamation produced little on-field return. The trade helped Washington more as an exit than as a talent acquisition, which keeps both grades in the lower range.