Saints' Davon Godchaux: Being dealt to New Orleans
Rotowire
The Patriots agreed Monday to trade Godchaux to the Saints in exchange for a 2026 seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Godchaux heads to New Orleans with one year remaining on the two-year, $18 million extension he inked with New England last offseason. The veteran defensive tackle hasn't missed a regular-season game since 2020, and he's notched more than 60 tackles in three of the last four seasons. He'll operate as a key run stopper within the Saints' defensive front for the 2025 campaign.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Finishes 2024 with 67 tackles
Rotowire
Godchaux played in all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and finished with 67 tackles (43 solo) and one pass defense.
Godchaux has played in every single regular-season game since joining the Patriots in 2021 and led the defensive front in tackles in 2024. His 67 combined tackles were his most since 2019 when he played for the Dolphins (75). Godchaux signed a two-year, $18 million contract extension with the Patriots in July of 2024, and the veteran nose tackle out of LSU is expected to lead the defense in 2025 under incoming head coach Mike Vrabel.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Logs eight tackles in Week 17
Rotowire
Godchaux finished Saturday's 40-7 loss to the Chargers with eight tackles (five solo).
Godchaux and Sione Takitaki finished Saturday's game with the third-most tackles on the Patriots behind Jahlani Tavai (10) and Kyle Dugger (nine). It was Godchaux's highest-tackling game since Week 6 against the Texans, and through 16 regular-season games he's tallied 63 tackles (22 solo) and one pass defense. The Patriots will host the Bills in Week 18, and Buffalo is expected to rest its starters as it has locked up the No. 2 seed in the AFC heading into the postseason.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Active in loss
Rotowire
Godchaux tallied eight tackles (four solo) in the Patriots 41-21 loss to the Texans in Week 6.
Godchaux's tackle total was tied for first on the Patriots' defense. He was on the field for 45 defensive snaps (73 percent), which marked his highest percentage through six weeks. The nose tackle will look to continue providing a presence in the trenches in Week 7 when New England takes on the Jaguars in Jacksonville.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Inks extension with New England
Rotowire
The Patriots signed Godchaux to a two-year extension worth up to $21 million Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The veteran defensive lineman has impressed over his last three seasons in New England, and he's now received his proper compensation. Godchaux appeared in 17 games in 2023 and tallied 56 total tackles for a Patriots defense that ranked third in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (93.2 yards). The 29-year-old will receive $16.5 million in guaranteed money from 2025-2026, and he's expected to remain a stalwart on a stellar New England defense for years to come.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Pats' leading tackler in Germany
Rotowire
Godchaux recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 10-6 loss against the Colts.
Godchaux recorded eight tackles for the second game in a row in Week 10, and he totaled at least five tackles for the fourth time in the last six weeks. Unfortunately for IDP managers though, he hasn't been able to sack the quarterback or force any turnovers in 2023. After New England's bye in Week 11, the Patriots will travel to face a run-heavy Giants team.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Exits with injury
Rotowire
Godchaux (ankle) is questionable to come back into Sunday's game against the Jets.
The starting defensive tackle made four tackles over New England's first two contests. Godchaux signed with the Patriots before the 2021 season and has started 35 of 36 games since.
... See More... See Less
Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Signs extension with Pats
Rotowire
New England signed Godchaux to a two-year, $20.8 million contract extension Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The 27-year-old defensive tackle performed well as a starter for the Patriots last year, and they saw fit to extend his contract despite the fact that 2021 second-round pick Christian Barmore is waiting in the wings. Godchaux is more of a gap-filler and double-team eater than a tackling machine or a pass rusher, so he likely won't be fantasy relevant any time soon despite being a quality real-life player.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Davon Godchaux: Heads to COVID-19 list
Rotowire
The Dolphins placed Godchaux (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
The nose tackle has either tested positive for COVID-19 or come into close contact with someone who did. He'll need to gain full clearance before returning to practice.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Davon Godchaux: Solid third season
Rotowire
Godchaux finished the 2019 season with 75 tackles (33 solo), two sacks and one defended pass across 16 contests.
Godchaux set career-high marks in terms of both tackles and sacks, and he played a full 16-game slate for the second straight season. He has one year remaining on his rookie contract.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Davon Godchaux: Notches half-sack
Rotowire
Godchaux recorded six tackles (three solo) and 0.5 sacks during Sunday's 38-35 overtime win against the Bengals.
Godchaux now has a career-high 71 tackles and two sacks across 15 contests. The third-year pro has emerged as a legitimate IDP asset, and he'll look to finish strong during Sunday's season-finale against the Patriots.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Davon Godchaux: Returns to sack column
Rotowire
Godchaux recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a half-sack during Sunday's 41-24 loss to the Browns.
Godchaux notched a season-high tackle count during Sunday's loss, and he now has 1.5 sacks on the year. His consistency as a run stopper makes Godchaux a viable IDP asset, but he lacks much upside as a pass rusher. The third-year pro will look to keep his momentum up against the Eagles in Week 13.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Davon Godchaux: Adds sack in Dolphins win
Rotowire
Godchaux amassed five tackles (two solo) and one sack in Sunday's 26-18 win over the Jets.
Godchaux tied his season high with five tackles, but he also posted his first sack of 2019. The Dolphins added their first tally in the win column, thanks in part to Godchaux and Christian Wilkins producing along the defensive line.
... See More... See Less
Dolphins' Davon Godchaux: Picked by Dolphins
Rotowire
The Dolphins selected Godchaux in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft, 178th overall.
Godchaux (6-foot-3, 310 pounds) is a pure run stopper who played on a strong LSU defense last year. He'll try to stick in Miami as a space eater.
