NFL.com is reporting that “…the Kansas City Chiefs acquired quarterback Matt Cassel and linebacker Mike Vrabel from the New England Patriots on Saturday in exchange for a second-round pick (34th overall) in the 2009 NFL Draft.The agreement is contingent on both players reporting and passing their physicals.”

Matt Cassel

Matt Cassel

People are wondering why only a second round pick for both players?  Well, if you count Cassel’s franchised salary, and Vrabels salary for 2009, the Patriots just cleared over $15 million in cap space for signing various other players.  This is also a good sign that Tom Brady should be ready on time for the 2009 season.  Recent reports had suggested that was the case, though early on, multiple surgeries and setbacks during physical rehabilitation had many fearing Brady would not be back to start next season.

More information here from NFL.com.  They broke the news first.