Trade 1
September 1, 1971
Miami Dolphins received Bob Matheson.
NFL Trade History
Bob Matheson NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Bob Matheson to one exact public NFL transaction involving Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1971 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Bob Matheson Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the September 1, 1971 transaction between Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins. The card below shows exactly where Bob Matheson appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
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Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins
Miami acquired linebacker Bob Matheson from Cleveland for a 1972 second-round selection that became No. 51 overall and Lester Sims. Matheson remained with the Dolphins through the decade, playing a specialized role on championship defenses and becoming associated with Miami's famed 53 defense. Cleveland's draft return never produced comparable value. A second-rounder was a meaningful price, but Miami's sustained payoff makes this a clear Dolphins win.
Assets Received
Miami Dolphins
- Player Bob Matheson
Cleveland Browns
- Pick 1972 second round pick (#51-Lester Sims)