Indianapolis acquired linebackers Moise Fokou and Greg Lloyd…
Indianapolis acquired linebackers Moise Fokou and Greg Lloyd from Philadelphia for cornerback Kevin Thomas and a conditional 2013 seventh-round pick that was not conveyed. Fokou became the only side of the exchange to provide meaningful regular-season value for his new club, appearing throughout the Colts' 2012 season. Thomas was waived by Philadelphia before the regular season, and the conditional pick never materialized.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- player Moise Fokou
- player Greg Lloyd
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Kevin Thomas
- pick Conditional 2013 7th round pick (not conveyed)
Trade Analysis
Why the Teams Made the Swap
Indianapolis and Philadelphia exchanged depth players during 2012 training camp. The Colts received linebackers Moise Fokou and Greg Lloyd, while the Eagles acquired cornerback Kevin Thomas and a conditional seventh-round selection in the 2013 draft. Philadelphia had linebacker depth to spare, and Indianapolis was reshaping its defense under a new coaching staff.
What Indianapolis Actually Received
Fokou became the most useful player in the transaction. He appeared regularly for the Colts in 2012 and supplied veteran snaps at linebacker. Lloyd did not become a significant piece, so Indianapolis did not land a major long-term building block. Still, the Colts received tangible regular-season help from a trade that cost them a player they were prepared to move.
How Philadelphia's Return Disappeared
Thomas did not survive the Eagles' final roster reduction. Philadelphia released him before the regular season, ending the player portion of the return almost immediately. The conditional seventh-round pick was also never conveyed. That distinction matters because contemporary Eagles and NFL accounts identify the choice as a conditional 2013 seventh-rounder, not a guaranteed selection. In hindsight, Philadelphia ended up with no lasting asset from the transaction.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This was a small roster-management deal, so the grade gap should remain restrained. Indianapolis did not uncover a star, and Fokou's tenure was brief. The difference is that one side received usable football snaps while the other side's entire return vanished before creating value.
Final Verdict
Indianapolis Colts Win. Fokou's one season of meaningful participation earns the Colts a C+. Philadelphia gets a D because Thomas was released before the season and the conditional 2013 seventh-round pick was not conveyed, leaving the Eagles without a realized return.