Logan Mankins Traded to Buccaneers: Latest News, Reaction and Analysis

August 26, 2014   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments


The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have acquired six-time Pro Bowl offensive lineman Logan Mankins from the New England Patriots in exchange for tight end Tim Wright and a draft pick.   
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports broke the news:
Michael Giardi of CSNNE.com revealed the draft pick the Patriots received in the deal:
The Patriots confirmed the deal and that the draft choice was in 2015 in a team release where head coach Bill Belichick addressed the trade:
Logan Mankins is everything we would ever want in a football player. It is hard to imagine a better player at his position, a tougher competitor or a person to represent our program. He is one of the all-time great Patriots and the best guard I ever coached. Logan brought a quiet but unmistakable presence and leadership that will be impossible to duplicate. Unfortunately, this is the time of year when difficult decisions have to be made - and this is one of the most difficult we will ever make - but like every ot...

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