HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on prior to Super Bowl 51 against the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Patriots make stunning in-conference trade to steal away starter

Another great move for the Patriots.

So much for bringing back Martellus Bennett.

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The New England Patriots just got a major lift without having to pay an exorbitant amount of money to keep their two-tight end sets churning along:

After the Indianapolis Colts re-inked Jack Doyle, Dwayne Allen became expendable and he found a new home pretty quickly.

Bennett was expected to be seeking more than $9 million annually as a free agent.

Allen will make just $5 million total this season, $5 million next season and just over $7 million in the final year of his contract.

Allen is a 6'3", 255-pound tight end, who has found sporadic success in Indy. He'll immediately become a target for quarterback Tom Brady.

Over his five-year career, Allen has more than 1,400 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns.