NFL Trade Verdict

Jacksonville Jaguars Win

Summary: Jacksonville traded QB Nick Foles to Chicago for a 4th-round pick (Shaquille Quarterman, 140th). Analysis: Foles had been a expensive, disappointing starter in Jacksonville. Getting a 4th-round pick for a failed starter while clearing cap space was a solid outcome. Quarterman played meaningful defensive snaps for Jacksonville. B grade is appropriate — Jacksonville cleaned up a roster mistake while recovering usable draft capital.

March 18, 2020 Jacksonville JaguarsChicago Bears Confidence: high Tier: standard

Jacksonville Jaguars Received

Chicago Bears Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville traded QB Nick Foles to Chicago for a 4th-round pick (Shaquille Quarterman, 140th). Analysis: Foles had been a expensive, disappointing starter in Jacksonville. Getting a 4th-round pick for a failed starter while clearing cap space was a solid outcome. Quarterman played meaningful defensive snaps for Jacksonville. B grade is appropriate — Jacksonville cleaned up a roster mistake while recovering usable draft capital.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville traded QB Nick Foles to Chicago for a 4th-round pick (Shaquille Quarterman, 140th). Analysis: Foles had been a expensive, disappointing starter in Jacksonville. Getting a 4th-round pick for a failed starter while clearing cap space was a solid outcome. Quarterman played meaningful defensive snaps for Jacksonville. B grade is appropriate — Jacksonville cleaned up a roster mistake while recovering usable draft capital. Chicago paid a 4th-round pick for Foles as a veteran bridge option; Foles was mediocre and was benched before the season ended. The Bears overpaid for a quarterback who failed to provide the expected upgrade. Grade: C-