Kyle Van Noy Shares Experience of Midseason NFL Trade

Curious about what being traded midseason in the NFL is like? Kyle Van Noy, Super Bowl champion and Minnesota Vikings player, shared his insights on social media. Van Noy, 35, was traded in 2016 from the Detroit Lions to the New England Patriots.

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“I got a call from the Lions GM saying I was traded,” Van Noy reported on X. “He forgot to mention where until the end of the call. The team that traded for you contacts you soon after.”

Van Noy explained that the acquiring team aims to bring a player in quickly to complete a physical examination. He referenced the case of Maxx Crosby, noting the Baltimore Ravens pulled out of a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders due to concerns about Crosby’s physical during the offseason.

Teams provide assistance for players in moving and living arrangements following a trade. Van Noy shared, “The team covered moving costs. Teams offer a certain amount for movers and shipping your car. Additionally, they pay for a hotel room for about 10 days or two weeks until you find your own place.”

Regarding previous residences, players are responsible for managing their own arrangements. Van Noy stated, “Whether selling a house through a realtor or covering rent, players manage previous property situations themselves.”

Van Noy, in his 13th NFL season and first with the Vikings, hasn’t faced a midseason trade since 2016, but he believes the process remains similar over the years.

During his career, Van Noy has played for six different teams. Starting with the Lions for two and a half seasons, he was then traded to the Patriots, where he remained for three and a half seasons. He also played a season with the Miami Dolphins, returned to the Patriots, joined the Los Angeles Chargers for one season, and played three consecutive seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. In the current season with the Vikings, Van Noy has recorded 15 tackles and 1.5 sacks in eight games.

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