Colts/Ravens swap Delone Carter and David Reed

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Ravens acquired RB Delone Carter from the Colts in exchange for WR David Reed.

 

A straight-line plodder, Carter had fallen out of favor in Indy. He won't be higher than third on the depth chart in Baltimore, though his acquisition could signal trouble for Anthony Allen. Carter has just 10 carries for 27 yards this preseason, while Allen has taken the rock 10 times for 38 yards. Carter has averaged just 3.8 yards over his first 133 career carries.

 

Source: Mike Chappell on Twitter

 

 

 

Colts acquired WR/KR David Reed from the Ravens in exchange for RB Delone Carter.

 

A 2010 fifth-round pick, Reed has just five career catches, but has averaged a solid 29.5 yards on 39 kick returns. Those return numbers were compiled before his 2011 ACL tear, however. Reed will likely be limited to special teams if he cracks Indy's roster.

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Another nothing for nothing trade, really. Surprised about this trade though, the Ravens don't need runningbacks and the Colts don't need wide receivers.

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This is such an exciting move I can hardly contain myself.

 

 

Grigson though sure is into WRs lately.

Edited August 21, 2013 by Jules

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I liked Carter. Was interested in kicking the tires if he got cut. Oh well.