Kyle Van Noy details what really happens when a player gets traded at the deadline, from super bowl champion’s experience

A sudden trade call

Van Noy, now with Minnesota, shared his experience of being traded at the deadline on social media. The 35-year-old was sent from Detroit to New England in 2016.

He said the Lions’ general manager told him he had been traded but did not reveal the destination until the call was nearly over. The Patriots then contacted him and arranged a flight as quickly as possible.

Physicals and trade concerns

Van Noy said the team receiving a player wants to bring him in quickly to complete a physical. He pointed to the failed Maxx Crosby trade as an example of why teams pay attention to that process. The Baltimore Ravens withdrew from their agreement with the Las Vegas Raiders days after agreeing to acquire Crosby during the offseason, citing concerns about his physical.

Help after the move

Van Noy also said teams provide some assistance with moving and living arrangements after a trade. His account offered a look at the practical demands players face when changing teams midseason.