Patriots land DE Akiem Hicks in exchange for TE
Today the New Orleans Saints traded former draft pick Akiem Hicks to the New England Patriots for tight end Michael Hoomanawanui. 
Hicks played football in Canada at Regina and was one of the best interior lineman on the Saints roster.
@jeffphowe: The Patriots have acquired DE Akiem Hicks from the Saints for Michael Hoomanawanui, per source. First reported by @RapSheet.
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