TradeVerdicts connects Darnell Washington to 2 exact
public NFL transactions involving Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring
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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
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Carolina Panthers and San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
San Francisco's trade for Christian McCaffrey became one of the clearest modern examples of a running back being worth the price. The 49ers paid a strong draft-pick package, but McCaffrey immediately became the engine of Kyle Shanahan's offense. Carolina received volume, yet San Francisco acquired the player who changed its ceiling. The deal worked because the player, coach, scheme, and roster timeline all matched.
Pittsburgh Steelers Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Pittsburgh moved down from No. 80 to No. 93 and added pick No. 132, selecting Darnell Washington and Nick Herbig. Washington became a regular tight end, while Herbig produced 16 sacks and nine forced fumbles through his first three seasons. Carolina used No. 80 on DJ Johnson, whose defensive impact was far smaller. Turning one third-round slot into two contributors makes Pittsburgh the clear winner.
