Green Bay acquired linebacker Antonio Morrison from…
Green Bay acquired linebacker Antonio Morrison from Indianapolis for cornerback Lenzy Pipkins just before the 2018 season. Morrison played all 16 games for the Packers, recorded 47 tackles and added a sack, giving Green Bay immediate defensive and special-teams utility. Pipkins did not establish a comparable Colts role, so the Packers received the more meaningful original-team return from the straight player swap.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Antonio Morrison
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Lenzy Pipkins
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Green Bay and Indianapolis made a direct player-for-player trade late in the 2018 preseason. The Packers acquired linebacker Antonio Morrison, while the Colts received cornerback Lenzy Pipkins. Indianapolis had changed defensive schemes and was reshaping its linebacker depth chart. Green Bay needed help after injuries at linebacker and could use a defender with regular-season starting experience. No draft capital changed hands, making the comparison especially straightforward.
Why Green Bay Pulled Ahead
Morrison immediately gave the Packers usable snaps. He appeared in all 16 games in 2018, finished with 47 tackles and recorded a sack while contributing on defense and special teams. He was not a long-term starter or a major coverage piece, but he solved a real depth problem for one season. Pipkins did not establish the same kind of role in Indianapolis and did not provide a comparable volume of Colts game production.
How the Trade Aged
Both players were young enough that each club was betting a change of scenery might unlock a better fit. Green Bay received the clearest practical return because Morrison stayed available and produced throughout the season. Indianapolis' decision was understandable within a broader defensive transition, and moving a player who no longer fit the preferred profile was reasonable. But the incoming corner did not make enough of an impact to balance the swap in hindsight.
Final Verdict
Green Bay wins with a B-, while Indianapolis earns a C-. Morrison's 16-game contribution and 47 tackles were not spectacular, but they were meaningful and immediate. Pipkins did not create matching Colts value, giving the Packers a modest but clear win in a low-stakes exchange.