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"Should injuries strike, they might wish they had White back." Patriots receive lower trade grade after reported Keion White deal: The Patriots reportedly agreed to a pair of trades on Tuesday, with both defensive end Keion White and safety Kyle Dugger heading elsewhere. The decision to trade White — who, per multiple reports, was dealt to the 49ers in exchange for a sixth and a seventh-round draft pick in 2026 — has received scrutiny from NFL analysts. White, 26, had five sacks in 2024 as part of a much more active role in New England’s defense. This season has been a different story, as he was a healthy scratch in the recent win over the Browns. ESPN NFL analyst Seth Walder gave New England’s front office a harsh grade for the deal: C- (contrasted with the A- he gave the 49ers). “It was clear White fell out of favor in New England,” Walder wrote in his recap of the reported deal. “He was buried on a strong depth chart, with Harold Landry III and K’Lavon Chaisson having nice seasons on the edge and Milton Williams and Christian Barmore playing well inside. “But considering that the 6-2 Patriots should be harboring deep playoff expectations,” he added, “the compensation they received does not make up for the loss in depth. Should injuries strike, they might wish they had White back.” Not everyone was as critical of the move from New England’s perspective. Gilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated gave the deal a “B” letter grade, citing the team’s rebuilt defensive line and potential draft pick usage. “Maybe the picks New England gained in the trades for White and Dugger will be used to land a notable edge rusher before next week’s trade deadline,” Manzano speculated. “If they don’t, the Patriots will at least have more draft picks to continue adding players that align with their coaching philosophy.” The Patriots could of course also make additional trades. The NFL trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 4. Trivia: Who is the Patriots’ all-time leader in sacks? (Answer at the bottom). Hint: He made five consecutive Pro Bowls between 1984-1988. Scores and schedules: The Bruins rallied from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Islanders 5-2 on Tuesday. Boston will play at TD Garden again on Thursday night against the Sabres at 7 p.m. The Celtics host the Cavaliers tonight at 7 p.m. And on Sunday, the Patriots play the Falcons at home at 1 p.m. More from Boston.com: Pastrnak and Lindholm star as the Bruins rally past the Islanders 5-2 Slow start, but Bruins get a much-needed win over the Islanders Patriots reportedly trade Kyle Dugger to Steelers Patriots reportedly trade Keion White to 49ers for two draft picks Patriots sign CB Marcus Jones to contract extension Jaylen Brown says fans should have patience with new-look Celtics ‘He’s way better than I thought’: Bill Simmons explained why he’s impressed with Drake Maye’s emergence NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups Tom Brady’s power ranking: Brady isn’t quite ready to place the Patriots above the Chiefs. On this day: In 1989, the Patriots overcame a wild 20-point fourth quarter to defeat the Colts 23-20 on a 51-yard Greg Davis field goal. Daily highlight: Former Red Sox utility player Kiké Hernández reached over to make a tough catch during Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday. Trivia answer: Andre Tippett
