Trade 1
October 8, 1980
Buffalo Bills received Bill Simpson.
NFL Trade History
Bill Simpson NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Bill Simpson to one exact public NFL transaction involving Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1980 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Bill Simpson Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the October 8, 1980 transaction between Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams. The card below shows exactly where Bill Simpson 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
Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams
Buffalo Bills received Bill Simpson in the exchange with Los Angeles Rams. Simpson became an immediate and productive Buffalo safety. The Bills credited him with 113 tackles and four interceptions in 1981, giving the club substantial defensive value after the trade. The A- grade reflects the direct value Buffalo Bills realized from the deal, while the Even Trade call weighs actual regular-season service and clearly connected draft value rather than name recognition alone.
Assets Received
Buffalo Bills
- Player Bill Simpson
Los Angeles Rams
- Pick 1983 sixth round pick (#153-Kevin Belcher)