Trade 1
August 15, 1962
New York Jets received Billy Atkins.
NFL Trade History
Billy Atkins NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Billy Atkins to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, and Denver Broncos.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1962–1964 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Billy Atkins Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Billy Atkins across 2 recorded transactions from August 15, 1962 through May 27, 1964. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
May 27, 1964
Denver Broncos received Billy Atkins.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are New York Jets Win; Denver Broncos Win. The timeline spans 1962–1964 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
Buffalo Bills and New York Jets
Buffalo Bills Buffalo received quarterback Al Dorow, but he started only four games for the Bills before his stay ended. That limited return keeps Buffalo's side below the value New York received. The supported hindsight grade is D. That mark weighs only value tied directly to this transaction and keeps the result proportional to the deal's cost. Against New York Jets, the final verdict is New York Jets Win.
Assets Received
Buffalo Bills
- Player Al Dorow
New York Jets
- Player Billy Atkins
- Player Johnny Green
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos
Denver acquired Marv Matuszak and Billy Atkins from Buffalo for center Walt Cudzik in May 1964. Matuszak became the decisive piece, appearing throughout the Broncos’ 1964 season and recording two interceptions, while Atkins added depth. Cudzik gave Buffalo an experienced center, but Denver received the broader package and the clearest on-field contribution, producing a narrow Broncos win rather than a lopsided result.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Marv Matuszak
- Player Billy Atkins
Buffalo Bills
- Player Walt Cudzik