Green Bay sent Nos. 57, 125 and 248 to Indianapolis to move…
Green Bay sent Nos. 57, 125 and 248 to Indianapolis to move up nine spots for tackle Jason Spriggs at No. 48. Spriggs made nine starts in three Packers seasons. The Colts selected T.J. Green, Antonio Morrison and Austin Blythe; Green and Morrison contributed starts, while Blythe's best NFL work came after Indianapolis waived him. Neither club found the lasting impact needed to claim a clear win.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2016 2nd round pick (48th overall, Jason Spriggs)
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2016 2nd round pick (57th overall, T.J. Green), 2016 4th round pick (125th overall, Antonio Morrison ) and 2016 7th round pick (248th overall, Austin Blythe)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Green Bay moved from No. 57 to No. 48 in the 2016 second round, sending Indianapolis No. 57, No. 125 and No. 248. The Packers selected Indiana tackle Jason Spriggs. The Colts used the three acquired picks on safety T.J. Green, linebacker Antonio Morrison and center Austin Blythe, giving Indianapolis three chances in exchange for the higher selection.
Why Neither Side Pulled Away
Spriggs never became the long-term tackle Green Bay was seeking. He played 36 regular-season games for the Packers and started nine across three seasons. Indianapolis received more individual players, but the results were also limited. Green started 11 games in two Colts seasons, Morrison started regularly at linebacker, and Blythe appeared only sparingly before Indianapolis waived him. Blythe later became a productive starter elsewhere, which is evidence of the player's ability but not value the Colts actually captured.
How the Return Aged
The deal is a useful reminder that accumulating selections does not guarantee a winning outcome. Indianapolis created three opportunities and got some defensive snaps, yet none became a durable core player for the Colts. Green Bay concentrated its capital on Spriggs and received backup and spot-starting work rather than a fixture. The Packers' playoff contention during that period did not turn Spriggs into a major success, and the Colts' volume did not produce a decisive advantage.
Final Verdict
Both teams earn a C. Indianapolis gained quantity and modest short-term contribution, while Green Bay received several seasons of reserve tackle work. Neither side converted substantial draft capital into enough lasting team value to deserve the edge. Even Trade.