Verified NFL Trade Profile

Bill Cappleman

TradeVerdicts connects Bill Cappleman to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Washington Commanders.

3 Recorded trades
4 Teams represented
1971–1974 Trade-history span

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Trade History Overview

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Chronological Timeline

3 Recorded Trades

Oldest to newest

Trade 1 of 3

Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles

Even Trade Tier: standard Confidence: moderate

Minnesota sent quarterback Bill Cappleman to Philadelphia for a 1973 fourth-round pick that became No. 80 overall and Mike Wells. The Eagles did not receive meaningful regular-season production from Cappleman, while Wells likewise failed to develop into a significant Vikings contributor. Minnesota obtained a useful draft chance, but the realized on-field return remained minimal on both sides, making an even C/C result more appropriate than strong grades.

Assets Received

Minnesota Vikings
  • Pick 1973 fourth round pick (#80-Mike Wells)
Philadelphia Eagles
  • Player Bill Cappleman

Team Grades

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