The Arizona Cardinals were named the perfect trade destination for a New England Patriots defender in a recent trade pitch.

Patriots starting defensive tackle Davon Godchaux, who has two years left on his deal, has been given permission to seek a trade, sources confirmed to ESPN.

The Patriots granted Godchaux permission to seek a trade, a source confirmed to the Herald on Wednesday. NFL Media was first to report the news. Godchaux signed a two-year contract extension last offseason that has yet to kick in.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Patriots have granted the veteran defensive tackle permission to seek a trade this offseason. “There has been contact with interested teams, and the veteran is likely on the move given the team’s defensive scheme shift,” Rapoport noted on X.

Dec 15, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; New England Patriots defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (92) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The New England Patriots are officially opening the door to the departure of veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux less than a year after signing him to a $18 million contract extension.

The New England Patriots met with 2025 NFL draft DT Mason Graham, and are letting veteran starter Davon Godchaux explore a trade.

It looks like defensive tackle Davon Godchaux is on his way out in New England. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Patriots have given Godchaux permission to talk to other teams about a possible trade.

The Patriots have given veteran defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

INDIANAPOLIS — The Patriots, according to multiple reports, have given defensive tackle Davon Godchaux permission to seek a trade.