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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 2
Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings
Even Trade Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Detroit acquired Charlie West from Minnesota on September 10, 1974, for a 1975 third-round selection that ultimately became No. 63. West became a regular Lions starter through 1977. Minnesota later traded the No. 63 choice to New Orleans for Andy Maurer, so Elois Grooms' selection belongs to the Saints' later use of the pick rather than directly to the Vikings.
Denver Broncos received Charlie West and 1979 sixth round pick (#148-Jeff McIntyre) from Detroit Lions for Bill Gay and rights to two of the first five players waived by Denver by August 29 (outcomes not identified). The conditional roster rights are not fully traceable, and the documented returns remain too close to separate.
