Trade 1
May 11, 1978
Miami Dolphins received 1980 eighth round pick (#214-David Woodley).
NFL Trade History
David Woodley NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects David Woodley to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Miami Dolphins, Washington Commanders, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1978–1984 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why David Woodley Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows David Woodley across 2 recorded transactions from May 11, 1978 through February 21, 1984. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
February 21, 1984
Pittsburgh Steelers received David Woodley.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Miami Dolphins Win; Even Trade. The timeline spans 1978–1984 and 3 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders
Miami traded tight end Jim Mandich to Washington and received two eighth-round selections, including the 1980 pick used on quarterback David Woodley. Woodley became a multi-year Dolphins starter and started Super Bowl XVII, creating exceptional value from a very late selection. Washington did not receive comparable regular-season production from Mandich after the transaction, leaving Miami with the much stronger realized return.
Assets Received
Miami Dolphins
- Pick 1979 eighth round pick (#206-Jeff Groth)
- Pick 1980 eighth round pick (#214-David Woodley)
Washington Commanders
- Player Jim Mandich
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers
Miami traded quarterback David Woodley to Pittsburgh on February 21, 1984 for a 1984 third-round pick, No. 79 overall. Woodley started 13 games across 1984 and 1985 for the Steelers and provided useful quarterback depth. Miami later used No. 79 as part of its move up for Jackie Shipp. Both clubs turned the transaction into meaningful, though not franchise-defining, value.
Assets Received
Miami Dolphins
- Pick 1984 third round pick (#79-Sean McNanie)
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Player David Woodley