New England Patriots

Patriots trade for defensive end Kony Ealy, report says

Kony Ealy has appeared in 47 regular-season games. Grant Halverson / Getty Images

The Patriots acquired defensive end Kony Ealy in a trade with the Carolina Panthers, ESPN reported Friday.

According to the report, the Patriots gave up a second-round draft pick and received Ealy and a third-round pick.

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