It will be the first time in his career that the quarterback has played for a team other than Detroit.
The Detroit Lions and the quarterback Matthew Stafford They have mutually agreed to part their paths, so the organization will hear trade offers for its former first concept choice in 2009 – the first overall choice – sources told Adam Schefter from ESPN Saturday.
With new general manager Brad Holmes and new head coach Dan Campbell now in their post, the Lions will soon begin trade talks that will likely result in a new quarterback heavily influenced by who the Lions would get in exchange for Stafford, the sources said.
The Lions are expected to receive at least one first-round pick, insiders said.
Stafford, the best choice at the time but hasn’t had a playoff win in his 12 years with the Lions, is expected to make a good trade for several reasons. He will turn 33 in March, has a two-year friendly contract with the team that will pay him a total of $ 43 million (20 this year and 23 next year), and he is still one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league.
He will be the last in a long line of quarterbacks expected to be available off-season.
In addition to having Stafford on the trading bloc, Houston could be forced into the same situation as Deshaun Watson, and Philadelphia could let Carson Wentz go.
Indianapolis is to replace recently retired Philip Rivers, and New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington could face Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger and Alex Smith respectively.
Carolina will explore her options on the position, and there are still questions about quarterbacks with teams like Denver and San Francisco.
The free agent class may include quarterbacks Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, Mitchell Trubisky, Jameis Winston, Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jacoby Brissett, Colt McCoy, and Nate Sudfeld.