INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts had a glimmer of hope that they’d be getting the No. 1 overall draft pick for the 2023 season by trading with the Chicago Bears.
However, that possibility has been taken away by none other than ex-head coach, Frank Reich, who is now the head coach of the Carolina Panthers.
According to the NFL, the Bears sent the first pick in the 2023 draft to the Panthers in exchange for two first-round picks, two second-round picks and wide receiver D.J. Moore.
The full details of the @Panthers and @ChicagoBears blockbuster deal. pic.twitter.com/qjEJMyD07L
— NFL (@NFL) March 11, 2023
The Panthers originally had the No. 9 pick. The colts currently hold the No. 4 pick.
The news was first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and later confirmed by Adam Schefter of ESPN.
A wide receiver was one of the biggest needs of the Bears’ for this season, and Moore has proven himself to be quite the star player.
According to the Carolina Panthers official website, Moore is the only NFL wide receiver with at least 1,200 scrimmage yards in each of the last three seasons. He is tied for the most receptions of 50+ yards since 2018.
The Colts could have offered the same number of picks, along with wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. According to the Colts’ official website, he caught 88 passes for 1,082 yards and six touchdowns last season.
According to multiple media outlets, Moore was a determining factor of the deal, leaving the colts in a scary situation.
Both the Panthers and Colts are searching for a quarterback this season, so without the No. 1 draft pick, the Colts are potentially left with less options.
The hope now for Shane Steichen and team is that their first choice is still available four picks down the line. It’s hard telling how this will pan out for the Indianapolis Colts, but the silver lining is that there are many talented quarterbacks in the draft to choose from.
-
Hitting the road for the holiday? Prices at the pump could fluctuate
AAA predicts record Thanksgiving travel this year. If you're here in Indy, you may have noticed changing prices at the pump.
Local youth sports league gives back to community with free turkeys, haircuts
Next Level Sports Youth League's mission is to mentor kids through sports and education by providing safe and positive environments for them to thrive.
Foods your dog can and can't eat this Thanksgiving holiday
It may come as no surprise that many Americans consider their pets to be members of their family. And with Thanksgiving nearly upon us, it's important to know what food scraps dogs can and can't have.
Indiana Department of Health announces first flu death of 2024-2025 season
Officials say the person who died was over the age of 65. Flu season typically runs from October through May. There is still “low flu activity” throughout the state overall.
