TradeVerdicts connects David Howard (a) / Davie Howard to 2 exact
public NFL transactions involving Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and New England Patriots.
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade
relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring
matching is not used.
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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings
Dallas Cowboys Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
The Herschel Walker trade became the NFL's most famous franchise-altering deal. Minnesota acquired the star running back, but Dallas turned the return into the foundation of a dynasty. The Vikings chased immediate contention. The Cowboys collected the assets that helped reshape their future, making this the benchmark for every blockbuster trade that followed. The deal remains the gold standard for a franchise-altering trade win.
Dallas acquired the No. 1 pick before the 1991 draft and selected Russell Maryland, sending New England three veterans plus the 11th and 41st selections. Maryland became a Pro Bowl defensive lineman and part of three Cowboys Super Bowl champions. New England received substantial quantity, including long-term starter Pat Harlow, making this a productive deal for both sides.
