Verified NFL Trade Profile

Kool-Aid McKinstry

TradeVerdicts connects Kool-Aid McKinstry to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Green Bay Packers, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints.

2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
2023–2024 Trade-history span

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Trade History Overview

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Chronological Timeline

2 Recorded Trades

Oldest to newest

Trade 1 of 2

Green Bay Packers and New York Jets

Green Bay Packers Win Tier: major Confidence: high

The Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers plus 2023 first- and fifth-round picks, while Green Bay received picks that became Lukas Van Ness, Luke Musgrave, Anders Carlson and a 2024 second-rounder later moved for additional capital. Rodgers tore his Achilles four snaps into 2023, then went 5-12 in 2024 despite 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns. Green Bay received multiple young contributors and moved on cleanly to Jordan Love, making this an overwhelming Packers win.

Assets Received

New York Jets
  • Pick Aaron Rodgers, 2023 1st round pick (15th overall, Will McDonald) and 2023 5th round pick (170th overall subsequently traded, Christopher Smith)
Green Bay Packers
  • Pick 2023 1st round pick (13th overall, Lukas Van Ness), 2023 2nd round pick (42nd overall, Luke Musgrave), 2023 6th round pick (207th overall, Anders Carlson) and 2024 2nd round pick (41st overall subsequently traded, Kool-Aid McKinstry)

Team Grades

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Trade 2 of 2

Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints

Green Bay Packers Win Tier: standard Confidence: high

New Orleans moved up from No. 45 to No. 41 for Kool-Aid McKinstry, sending Green Bay additional picks at Nos. 168 and 190. McKinstry developed into a high-level starter with 17 pass breakups and three interceptions in 2025, while the Packers landed Edgerrin Cooper at No. 45 plus two extra assets. Both teams found substantial value, but Green Bay's larger return earns the narrow win.

Assets Received

New Orleans Saints
  • Pick 2024 2nd round pick (41st overall, Kool-Aid McKinstry)
Green Bay Packers
  • Pick 2024 2nd round pick (45th overall, Edgerrin Cooper), 2024 5th round pick (168th overall subsequently traded, Javon Solomon) and 2024 6th round pick (190th overall subsequently traded, Dylan McMahon)

Team Grades

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