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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions Win Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Cleveland Browns acquired 2021 5th round pick (153rd overall, Tony Fields) and 2022 4th round pick (107th overall subsequently traded, Dameon Pierce) from Detroit Lions for 2021 4th round pick (113th overall, Derrick Barnes) and 2021 7th round pick (257th overall, Jermar Jefferson). The stronger recorded return sits with Detroit Lions, matching the Detroit Lions Win verdict.
Cleveland's trade for Deshaun Watson became one of the most damaging modern blockbuster deals. The Browns surrendered a massive pick package and handed Watson a fully guaranteed contract, while Houston escaped the situation and rebuilt with premium assets. The Texans won decisively because Cleveland absorbed nearly all of the risk. It is one of the clearest modern examples of a team paying franchise-quarterback prices without receiving franchise-quarterback stability.
