Super Bowl champion Kyle Van Noy details what really happens when a player gets traded at the deadline

Kyle Van Noy has described the practical steps involved in an NFL midseason trade, drawing on his 2016 move from the Detroit Lions to the New England Patriots. He said the acquiring team arranges quick travel and a medical examination, while helping with some relocation costs.

Van Noy said teams may cover movers, car shipping and up to 10 days or two weeks in a hotel, but players remain responsible for existing housing costs, such as rent or selling a home. He cautioned that his experience dates from 2016 and the process may have changed. Now with Minnesota, the 35-year-old has played for six teams; this season he has 15 tackles and 1.5 sacks in eight games.