The New York Jets shook up the NFL draft Saturday by soaring three spots to No. 3 overall in a stunning swap with the Indianapolis Colts.
The Jets acquired the third pick in a strong sign that they intend to get one of the top quarterbacks available. They sent the Colts their first-rounder — No. 6 overall — along with two second-rounders this year and a second-rounder next year to complete the massive deal.
Colts General Manager Chris Ballard said the teams had been discussing a trade since early in the week.
"They had an interest to move up to three and kind of went back and forth for the last four or five days," Ballard said in a video posted on the Colts' website. "Talked to a couple other teams, but we still wanted to stay in position in that top 10 where we could still get a premium player. We feel like at No. 6, we'll still be able to get a premium player."
By moving up to No. 3, New York assures itself of getting one of the top-rated quarterbacks available. USC's Sam Darnold, UCLA's Josh Rosen, Wyoming's Josh Allen and Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield are all considered potential top-five selections.
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• Marshawn Lynch will receive his $1 million roster bonus, meaning the Raiders will welcome back the 31-year-old running back, who rushed for 891 yards (4.3-yard average) and seven touchdowns last year.
• Undersized running back Danny Woodhead retired after 10 NFL seasons. The 5-foot-8, 204-pound Woodhead had 2,238 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns, along with 300 catches for 2,698 yards and 17 scores while playing for the New York Jets, New England, San Diego and Baltimore.
• The Cowboys released 10-year veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick. The 31-year-old Scandrick was a fifth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2008 and had eight interceptions in 125 games.
