Trade 1
August 23, 1990
Pittsburgh Steelers received 1991 fourth round pick (#103-Adrian Cooper).
NFL Trade History
Adrian Cooper NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Adrian Cooper to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Washington Commanders, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Minnesota Vikings.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1990–1994 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Adrian Cooper Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Adrian Cooper across 2 recorded transactions from August 23, 1990 through March 21, 1994. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
March 21, 1994
Minnesota Vikings received Adrian Cooper.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Washington Commanders Win; Pittsburgh Steelers Win. The timeline spans 1990–1994 and 3 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers
Washington Commanders received Tim Johnson. Washington acquired defensive lineman Tim Johnson. He spent six seasons with the club, started 67 games, and recorded 20.5 sacks, creating a durable defensive return from the transaction. Both clubs received contributors, but Johnson's six seasons and 67 starts produced substantially more value for Washington than Cooper produced for Pittsburgh. That outcome supports an A- grade for Washington Commanders.
Assets Received
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pick 1991 fourth round pick (#103-Adrian Cooper)
Washington Commanders
- Player Tim Johnson
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers
Minnesota acquired tight end Adrian Cooper from Pittsburgh for third- and sixth-round picks in 1994. Cooper contributed for one season, but Pittsburgh used the third-rounder on Jason Gildon, who became a three-time Pro Bowler, first-team All-Pro and one of the most prolific pass rushers in Steelers history. That long-term defensive return gives Pittsburgh a decisive edge.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Player Adrian Cooper
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Pick 1994 3rd round pick (88th overall, Jason Gildon)
- Pick 1994 6th round pick (180th overall, Eric Ravotti)