Patriots Trading Chase Winovich
By Jason Hall
March 15, 2022
The New England Patriots are trading edge rusher Chase Winovich to the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday (March 15).
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero initially reported Winovich was traded for linebacker Mack Wilson, with Winovich later confirming his departure in a tweet expressing his gratitude for his time in New England.
"I am so grateful for my experience in New England. The love, spirit, and support have been absolutely unreal. This entire region will always hold the most special of places in my heart. The time is now for the next chapter of my journey," Winovich tweeted Tuesday morning after news of his trade became public.
Trade! The #Patriots are sending OLB Chase Winovich to the #Browns for LB Mack Wilson, per sources.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2022
I am so grateful for my experience in New England.
— Chase Winovich (@Wino) March 15, 2022
The love, spirit, and support have been absolutely unreal.
This entire region will always hold the most special of places in my heart.
The time is now for the next chapter of my journey.
📖💓✌🏻🍯
The trade cannot be made official until 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday (March 15), which marks the official start of the 2022 NFL year.
Winovich, a two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection at the University of Michigan, was selected by the Patriots at No. 77 overall in the third-round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
The Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania native appeared in 13 games during his rookie season but -- despite making nine starts -- played less snaps in 2020.
Winovich has recorded 11 sacks during his three-year NFL career, but had zero in 2021.
Wilson was selected by the Browns at No. 155 overall in the fifth-round of the 2019 NFL Draft and has started 28 of the 43 games he's appeared in during his three-year career, but also saw a decrease in playing time in 2021, playing nearly as many snaps on special teams as linebacker last season.