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Colts Trade for Carson Wentz Ended Up a Win for Everyone Involved

It isn't often a blockbuster trade works out as evenly as the Indianapolis Colts-Philadelphia Eagles swap involving Carson Wentz has so far.

When the Colts acquired Wentz from the Eagles last offseason, sending a 2021 third-round draft pick and a conditional 2022 second-round pick to the Eagles, the consensus reaction was essentially a shrug.

But with the 2021 regular season coming to a close, it's clear both franchises have emerged major winners from the move, especially within the confines of each's chosen direction and strategy.

Look at the Colts.

Coughing up what was essentially a first-round pick (the conditional became a first-rounder if Wentz played at least 75 percent of the snaps) stings in almost any scenario.