Chase Winovich trade: Patriots LB says goodbye to New England in heartfelt tweet

The Chase Winovich era in New England is over.

The Patriots traded the edge rusher to the Cleveland Browns in exchange for linebacker Mack Wilson, NBC Sports Boston's Phil Perry confirmed Tuesday.

Winovich reacted to the move on Twitter with the following tweet:

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I am so grateful for my experience in New England.
The love, spirit, and support have been absolutely unreal.
This entire region will always hold the most special of places in my heart.
The time is now for the next chapter of my journey.
📖💓✌🏻🍯
— Chase Winovich (@Wino) March 15, 2022

Winovich seemed to enjoy his time in New England. He even became a big fan of New Hampshire over the last three years.

Ok this is real talk... New Hampshire has everything. One moment you’re on a mountain, 30 minutes later you can be surfing, and in the same day you can be walking on the beach with someone else’s pet goats. God Tier State!!!
— Chase Winovich (@Wino) March 2, 2021

He's right -- New Hampshire really is amazing.

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Winovich's career with the Patriots started quite well. After being selected out of Michigan in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Winovich tallied 5.5 sacks as a rookie and matched that total in Year 2. Last season was a different story, though. The majority of Winovich's snaps came on special teams, not defense, and he posted zero sacks.

A change of scenery should benefit both him and Wilson entering the 2022 season.