Super Bowl Champion Kyle Van Noy Reveals the Intricate Process of an NFL Midseason Trade

For many sports enthusiasts, the intricacies of a midseason NFL player trade remain largely unknown. However, Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy, currently with the Minnesota Vikings, recently pulled back the curtain, offering a detailed look into the process from a player's perspective.

Van Noy, 35, recounted his own experience from 2016 when he was traded from the Detroit Lions to the New England Patriots. He took to social media to outline the rapid sequence of events that follows such a pivotal career move.

The Immediate Aftermath of a Trade

According to Van Noy, the initial notification comes from the general manager of the player's current team. He humorously recalled that in his instance, the GM forgot to specify the acquiring team until the conversation was almost over. Following this, the player receives a call from the new team, which promptly arranges travel.

"I got a call from the Lions GM at the time saying I was traded (he forgot to tell me until the end of the call where I was traded to). You then get a call from the team that traded for you (patriots). They set a flight up with you as fast as possible," Van Noy explained.

The urgency stems from the acquiring team's need for the player to complete a physical examination as quickly as possible. This rapid assessment is crucial to prevent situations like the one involving Maxx Crosby during the offseason, where the Baltimore Ravens withdrew from a trade agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders due to physical concerns.

Navigating Logistics and Personal Responsibilities

Upon arrival, teams typically provide support for relocation. Van Noy clarified that this assistance covers specific aspects.

"The only thing when I was traded the team took care of was moving. Teams give you a certain amount of money for movers and shipping your car. Lastly, team takes care of about 10 days or 2 weeks paid for a hotel room until you can find your own living," Van Noy stated.

However, players bear the responsibility for handling their previous living arrangements. Whether owning a home or renting, the player must manage the sale through a realtor or continue paying rent even after relocating.

"You can sell the house with a realtor if you bought one in the city you play in or renting you gotta pay the rest of the rent even if you are not living in it," he added.

While Van Noy's most recent midseason trade was in 2016, he believes the core process remains largely consistent despite the passage of time.

Kyle Van Noy's Extensive NFL Journey

Now in his 13th NFL season, Van Noy is playing his first year with the Minnesota Vikings. His career has seen him don the uniforms of six different franchises.

• He began his career with the Detroit Lions, playing for two and a half seasons.
• Following his trade to the New England Patriots, he spent three and a half seasons there.
• He then played one season with the Miami Dolphins before returning to the Patriots.
• Subsequently, Van Noy signed with the Los Angeles Chargers for one season.
• Before joining the Vikings, he spent three seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.

In his debut season with the Vikings, Van Noy has contributed significantly, recording 15 total tackles and 1.5 sacks across eight games.