Trade 1
August 20, 1974
Denver Broncos received Al Barnes.
NFL Trade History
Al Barnes NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Al Barnes to one exact public NFL transaction involving Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1974 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Al Barnes Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the August 20, 1974 transaction between Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions. The card below shows exactly where Al Barnes appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions
Denver traded Jimmie Jones to Detroit for Al Barnes on August 20, 1974. Barnes was released by the Broncos before producing regular-season value, while Jones played all 14 games for the Lions and returned 38 kickoffs for 927 yards in addition to offensive work. That sharp post-trade difference makes Detroit the clear winner.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Al Barnes
Detroit Lions
- Player Jimmie Jones