Indianapolis traded cornerback Quincy Wilson to the Jets…
Indianapolis traded cornerback Quincy Wilson to the Jets during the 2020 draft for pick No. 211 and used the selection on Isaiah Rodgers. Wilson produced only a brief Jets tenure, while Rodgers developed into a multi-season contributor in Indianapolis before his later suspension and release. The Colts received substantially more usable football value from the transaction and earn a B- to D+ win.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2020 6th round pick (211th overall, Isaiah Rodgers )
New York Jets Received
- player Quincy Wilson
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The April 25, 2020 deal was completed during the final round of the draft. New York acquired Quincy Wilson from Indianapolis, and the Colts received pick No. 211. Indianapolis immediately used that choice on Massachusetts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers. Both clubs announced the transaction, and the pick-to-player chain is direct and unambiguous.
Indianapolis Colts Return
Indianapolis turned a player it was ready to move into a late-round selection and then found a contributor with that pick. Rodgers earned defensive snaps, return work and starts during his Colts tenure. His later suspension and release limit the ceiling of the grade, but several seasons of useful play from pick No. 211 is still a strong outcome.
New York Jets Return
New York took a chance on Wilson's pedigree, but the change of scenery did not produce a comparable return. He appeared only briefly for the Jets and did not become a lasting part of the secondary. A sixth-round pick is a modest price, yet spending it on a player who failed to stick leaves New York with a below-average result.
Value in Hindsight
The contrast in realized value is clear. Indianapolis recycled Wilson into a late pick and received multiple seasons from Rodgers; New York received only a short Wilson tenure. Rodgers' later issues prevent an A-range grade, but they do not erase the value he produced before leaving. A B- for the Colts and D+ for the Jets captures that imbalance without exaggerating a sixth-round deal.
Final Verdict
The final call is Indianapolis Colts Win. Indianapolis Colts receives a B- grade and New York Jets receives a D+ grade. The grades emphasize the assets that actually survived the transaction, the useful NFL production generated after the move, and the price each club paid. The result stays proportional to the size of the deal and does not turn a depth move or late-round asset into a franchise-changing event.