Why it works: This is a rare player-for-player trade that could benefit both teams. The Patriots send out two veteran contributors—Kendrick Bourne, who is coming off an injury and may be on the roster bubble, and Austin Hooper, a serviceable TE2 who signed as depth.

Kyle Pitts has been with the Atlanta Falcons his entire NFL career, but the NFC South team is reportedly open to changing that if it receives the right offer this offseason.

NFL insider Ari Meirov poured cold water on the theory that the Falcons would trade tight end Kyle Pitts despite recent trade rumors.