It’s difficult to determine a clear winner or loser of this trade without knowing the specific plans and strategies of both teams. From a purely financial standpoint, the Patriots may have benefited by freeing up cap space, but they also gave up a player they signed just last year to a long-term deal.
Meanwhile, the Falcons acquire a player who could potentially provide value to their offense and complement Kyle Pitts, but it remains to be seen if Smith can live up to his contract. Ultimately, the success of this trade will depend on how well each team utilizes the assets they acquired.
