The New England Patriots trading picks with the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2023 NFL Draft was reportedly about much more than merely adding additional assets to their arsenal.
Slated to select at 14 overall, the Patriots traded back three places in the order after doing a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Instead, the Boston-based franchise received the number 17 overall pick and a fourth-rounder, the 120th overall pick, as compensation.
The Patriots picked Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the first round. After moving up in the order, the Steelers added offensive tackle Broderick Jones out of Georgia, the fourth offensive lineman to go in the opening round after Paris Johnson Jr., Peter Skoronski and Darnell Wright.
