Champ Bailey

Denver traded Clinton Portis to Washington for Champ Bailey and a second-round pick, turning a star running back into a Hall of Fame cornerback and extra draft capital. This is one of the defining player-for-player wins of the modern NFL. Portis remained productive in Washington, but Bailey became a Hall of Fame cornerback, perennial Pro Bowler, and the centerpiece of Denver's secondary for a decade. The trade also reflected smart roster economics: Denver moved a running back seeking a major payday for a premium defensive player at a harder-to-find position.