It will be the first time in his career that the quarterback would play for a team other than Detroit
the Detroit Lions and the field marshal Matthew Stafford have mutually agreed to part ways, so the organization will hear exchange offers for its former first draft pick in 2009 – first overall pick – sources told Adam Schefter of ESPN on Saturday.
With new general manager Brad Holmes and new head coach Dan Campbell now in their positions, the Lions will soon begin exchange talks that are likely to result in a new quarterback, heavily influenced by who would receive the Lions in return. by Stafford, sources have pointed out.
The Lions are expected to receive at least one first-round pick, informants said.
Stafford, the first overall team at the time but who has not had a playoff win in his 12 years with the Lions, is expected to leave a good change for multiple reasons. He will turn 33 in March, has two years left on a friendly contract with the team that will pay him $ 43 million combined (20 this year and 23 next) and he is still one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league.
It will become the last of a long list of quarterbacks expected to be available this offseason.
In addition to Stafford being on the exchange block, Houston could be forced into the same situation with DeShaun Watson, and Philadelphia could drop Carson Wentz.
Indianapolis needs to replace recently retired Philip Rivers, and New Orleans, Pittsburgh and Washington could face similar situations with Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger and Alex Smith, respectively.
Carolina will explore her options in the position, and there are lingering questions about quarterbacks with teams like Denver and San Francisco.
The free agent class could include Marshals Dak Prescott, Andy Dalton, Cam Newton, Mitchell Trubisky, Jameis Winston, Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Jacoby Brissett, Colt McCoy and Nate Südfeld.