The Patriots sent the 31st pick and the 126th pick in return.
Alabama's Dont'a Hightower speaks to reporters after being selected 25th overall by the New England Patriots in the first round of the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, April 26, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots keep dealing.
The team made a trade with the Denver Broncos for the 25th pick and selected Alabama linebacker Dont'a Hightower.
The Patriots sent the 31st pick and the 126th pick in return.
UPDATE: Bill Belichick knew what he wanted. Then he did whatever it took to make it happen. » Read the story