The Colts and Browns set the NFL world on fire Wednesday night with a blockbuster trade that moves running back Trent Richardson to Indianapolis and a first-round pick to Cleveland. While the first-round pick will likely be welcomed by the Browns' front office in a rebuilding effort, the same may not be said for the Cleveland's current players. Within just an hour of the deal going down, several of Richardson's now-former teammates reacted to the news.
Trent Richardson trade shocks Browns teammates
Trent Richardson’s former teammates are reacting to his move to Indianapolis on Twitter.
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Browns’ quarterback and fellow 2012 first-round pick with Richardson, Brandon Weeden, was extremely surprised by the move, as he texted NFL.com’s Jeff Darlington with his feelings on the trade:
Surprised by Trent Richardson trade? You are not alone. Quarterback Brandon Weeden just sent me a text: "Shocked man. That's all I can say."
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) September 18, 2013
The immediate reaction to the trade was not just displayed by offensive players, as defensive tackle Phil Taylor and safety T.J. Ward tweeted out their thoughts on the deal:
Didn't see that coming
— Phil Taylor (@PhilTaylor98) September 18, 2013
Wow!
— T.J. Ward (@BossWard43) September 18, 2013
Current Browns' running back Dion Lewis is still not sure this move is actually happening:
This real or fake
— Dion Lewis (@DionLewis28) September 18, 2013
Browns offensive lineman Jason Pinkston mentioned what a crazy business the NFL was, then added:
Happy hour here I come
— Jason Pinkston (@JasonPinkstonOL) September 18, 2013
The Browns travel to Minnesota in Week 3 to face the Vikings at 1 p.m. ET Sunday. The game will be televised on CBS.
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