Here’s a quick rundown of some of the more notable deals that took place:
The most amazing trade
I don’t think it’s much of a stretch to say that sending Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars is the most surprising deal of the day. Was anyone thinking about the last Falcons wide receiver? After all, Ridley is suspended for the entire season after being caught betting on NFL games during his absence from football. He can file for reinstatement in February, and that’s a pretty complicated deal because of his uncertain status. If Ridley is reportedly reinstated by a certain date, the Falcons will receive a fifth-round pick for 2023. If he is not reinstated by the date, it is a 2023 sixth-round pick. After that, Atlanta receives a 2024 pick which could escalate to the second round if certain milestones are reached. Aside from just being an exciting trade logistically, it also has the potential to be a game-changer for Jacksonville’s offense as early as 2023. Ridley was considered one of the smart, young players in the NFL and now has the potential to become Trevor Lawrence’s weapon.
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Two of the most notable trades of the day were Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins and Chase Claypool to the Bears. One thing these two trades have in common is the stamp of approval they give their respective quarterbacks, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields. With Tagovailoa, the Dolphins traded their 2023 first-round pick (among other things) to get Chubb. That pick (from the 49ers) was their only first-round pick the following spring after theirs was forfeited as a result of the Tom Brady tampering investigation. Not only is this willingness to give up a first round pick a sign that the front office believes this team can make a push this season, but it also put them out of the quarterback market in this upcoming draft. That’s as big a stamp of approval as you’ll see from the front office with Tagovailoa outside of a contract extension. In a similar vein, the Bears seem to be rewarding Justin Fields’ strong play of late by giving him a much-needed weapon to catch passes to Chase Claypool. The fact that they were willing to give up their own second-round pick — arguably a high price — is a sign that they believe in what the young quarterback is doing. So we have two quarterbacks that we questioned coming into the year if they were indeed going to be “franchise guys” their teams making moves that directly or indirectly indicate their long-term support. To relive everything that happened as it happened, check out our live blog below. Also, check out how CBS Sports graded each trade.
title: “2022 Nfl Trade Deadline All The Biggest Deals One Surprising Move More Than A Record Day " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-11” author: “Martha Burnett”
Here’s a quick rundown of some of the more notable deals that took place:
The most amazing trade
I don’t think it’s much of a stretch to say that sending Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars is the most surprising deal of the day. Was anyone thinking about the last Falcons wide receiver? After all, Ridley is suspended for the entire season after being caught betting on NFL games during his absence from football. He can file for reinstatement in February, and that’s a pretty complicated deal because of his uncertain status. If Ridley is reportedly reinstated by a certain date, the Falcons will receive a fifth-round pick for 2023. If he is not reinstated by the date, it is a 2023 sixth-round pick. After that, Atlanta receives a 2024 pick which could escalate to the second round if certain milestones are reached. Aside from just being an exciting trade logistically, it also has the potential to be a game-changer for Jacksonville’s offense as early as 2023. Ridley was considered one of the smart, young players in the NFL and now has the potential to become Trevor Lawrence’s weapon.
Great story story
Two of the most notable trades of the day were Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins and Chase Claypool to the Bears. One thing these two trades have in common is the stamp of approval they give their respective quarterbacks, Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields. With Tagovailoa, the Dolphins traded their 2023 first-round pick (among other things) to get Chubb. That pick (from the 49ers) was their only first-round pick the following spring after theirs was forfeited as a result of the Tom Brady tampering investigation. Not only is this willingness to give up a first round pick a sign that the front office believes this team can make a push this season, but it also put them out of the quarterback market in this upcoming draft. That’s as big a stamp of approval as you’ll see from the front office with Tagovailoa outside of a contract extension. In a similar vein, the Bears appear to be rewarding Justin Fields’ strong play of late by giving him a much-needed weapon to catch passes to Chase Claypool. The fact that they were willing to give up their own second-round pick — arguably a high price — is a sign that they believe in what the young quarterback is doing. So we have two quarterbacks that we questioned coming into the year if they were indeed going to be “franchise guys” their teams making moves that directly or indirectly indicate their long-term support. To relive everything that happened as it happened, check out our live blog below. Also, check out how CBS Sports graded each trade.
