The Unsettling Logic of Quarterback Carousel Trades The Miami Dolphins' acquisition of Kyle McCord from the Green Bay Packers for a 2028 sixth round draft pick is the latest example of a curious trend in the NFL: quarterback carousel trades.
These deals appear to be routine swaps between teams looking to bolster their depth charts, but they often involve complex considerations about supply and demand that reflect the ever changing nature of the quarterback position.
One driver behind these trades is the inherent uncertainty in evaluating quarterback talent.