Trade 1
April 26, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs received 2008 3rd round pick (76th overall, Brad Cottam).
NFL Trade History
Brad Cottam NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Brad Cottam to one exact public NFL transaction involving Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
2008 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Brad Cottam Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the April 26, 2008 transaction between Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs. The card below shows exactly where Brad Cottam 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
Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City moved from No. 17 to No. 15 in 2008 and also received pick 76, selecting tackle Branden Albert and tight end Brad Cottam. Albert became a six-year Chiefs starter and Pro Bowler before Kansas City later traded him to Miami. Detroit took tackle Gosder Cherilus at No. 17 and also received later selections, producing solid value on both sides but leaving Kansas City with the best player in the exchange.
Assets Received
Kansas City Chiefs
- Pick 2008 1st round pick (15th overall, Branden Albert)
- Pick 2008 3rd round pick (76th overall, Brad Cottam)
Detroit Lions
- Pick 2008 1st round pick (17th overall, Gosder Cherilus), 2008 3rd round pick (66th overall subsequently traded, Kendall Langford) and 2008 5th round pick (136th overall, Kenny Moore)