ESPN's Bill Barnwell predicts a trade between the Houston Texans and New England Patriots that would address a need for both teams while helping the Patriots unload Kyle Dugger's contract.

The New England Patriots are off to a surprising 4-2 start this season, but they have not gotten much help from their running game. They may look to

The Texans announced four roster moves on Saturday, including signing veteran OT Trent Brown to the active roster. The team also placed DT Folorunso Fatukasi on injured reserve, and elevated defensive backs Damon Arnette and Jalen Mills for Week 5.

Through six games, Spillane leads the Patriots in tackles with 51 and has also notched a sack, a forced fumble and an interception. Gibbens has tallied 27 tackles of his own, and he, too, mentioned Vrabel’s messaging hasn’t changed this week.

With a sub-.500 home record since 2021, the Hawks have no own-barn edge. The Texans’ defense is their strength, allowing an NFL-low 12.2 average points.