Since 2016, first with the Atlanta Falcons and now with the Patriots, Sanu has worn the name “Sanu Sr.” on his game jersey as a way of honoring his 4-year-old son, Mohamed Jr. “Because he's a human, too,” the veteran wide receiver said after Wednesday's Patriots practice. “He's a person, too.
What team is Mohamed Sanu on?
What high school did Mohamed Sanu go to?
Rutgers University
South Brunswick High School
What number is Mohamed Sanu?
14
New England Patriots / Wide receiver
2012 season: Rookie year
On September 23, 2012, against the Washington Redskins, Sanu came in as the wildcat quarterback out of a shotgun formation for the Bengals on the first play from scrimmage of the game, and threw a 73-yard touchdown pass to A. J. When was Mohamed Sanu drafted?
October 22, 2019New England Patriots
Report: Phillip Dorsett, Mohamed Sanu Expected to Play vs. Texans. New England Patriots veteran receivers Phillip Dorsett (concussion) and Mohamed Sanu (ankle) are expected to play Sunday night in the team's Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport.
Sanu has spent most of his career primarily playing as a slot receiver, but it still was notable to see him mostly playing inside in New England, as well. He'll likely share that slot role with Edelman, who also splits his snaps between the slot and outside. Neither Edelman nor Sanu are prototypical X-receivers.
After a 33-0 thumping of the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, the New England Patriots wasted no time heading into Week 8 by completing a trade with the Atlanta Falcons that has wide receiver Mohamed Sanu heading to Foxborough. In return, the Falcons will receive a 2020 NFL Draft second-round pick.
Mohamed Sanu
| No. 14 – New England Patriots |
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| College: | Rutgers |
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 83 |
| Career history |
| Cincinnati Bengals (2012–2015) Atlanta Falcons (2016–2019) New England Patriots (2019–present) |
Bill Belichick isn't going to share the New England Patriots' reasoning for acquiring Mohamed Sanu from the Atlanta Falcons. Put another way: The 1-6 Falcons are waving the white flag, and trading Sanu allowed them to get a quality draft asset while affording more opportunity to their young wide receivers.
Playing quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, Sanu completed 8-of-18 passes for 207 yards and four touchdowns, carried the ball 125 times for 653 yards and nine touchdowns, and finished his career with 210 catches for 2263 yards and 12 scores.
On October 22, 2019, Sanu was traded to the New England Patriots in exchange for a second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
The Patriots re-signed wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to a one-year deal. The 26-year-old tallied 32 receptions for 290 yards and three touchdowns last season and looks to take on an expanded role in New England's offense in 2019.
