Charles Krupa, The Associated Press
New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) scrambles away from Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. Getting your player ready...
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots have traded quarterback Jacoby Brissett to the for receiver .
The deal was announced Saturday in advance of the deadline for NFL teams to set their 53-man rosters for the start of the regular season.
The trade fills needs for both teams. By bringing in Brissett, the Colts add some depth at quarterback with still working his way back from shoulder surgery. Brissett, a third-round pick in 2016, started two games as a rookie last season while served his four-game “Deflategate” suspension.
By adding Dorsett, a first-round draft pick in 2015, the Patriots get another capable pass catcher with out for the season with a knee injury.
