TradeVerdicts connects Dez Bryant to 4 exact
public NFL transactions involving Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Philadelphia Eagles.
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
4 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 4
Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots
Even Trade Tier: landmark
Confidence: high
Dallas moved from No. 27 to No. 24 and drafted Dez Bryant, who became the franchise's career leader in receiving touchdowns. New England moved down and selected Devin McCourty, a long-term captain and centerpiece of three Super Bowl champions, while also receiving a third-round pick. Both teams converted the exchange into a franchise-defining player.
Denver Broncos Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
San Francisco moved from No. 13 to No. 11 for tackle Anthony Davis, sending Denver an additional fourth-round pick. Davis became a 71-game starter and helped the 49ers reach Super Bowl XLVII, so San Francisco received real value. Denver's two incoming picks fueled a larger draft chain that produced Demaryius Thomas, Eric Decker and capital used in the Tim Tebow move, creating the stronger overall return.
Philadelphia Eagles Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Denver Broncos received 2010 1st round pick (24th overall subsequently traded, Dez Bryant), 2010 3rd round pick (70th overall subsequently traded, Ed Dickson) and 2010 3rd round pick (87th overall, Eric Decker). Philadelphia Eagles received 2010 1st round pick (13th overall, Brandon Graham). The final review favors Philadelphia Eagles because that return produced stronger practical football value.
Denver moved from No. 24 to No. 22 and selected Demaryius Thomas, who became a five-time Pro Bowler and a central player on a Super Bowl champion. New England received No. 24 and No. 113, using the latter on Aaron Hernandez and the former in the next trade-down that helped produce Devin McCourty. Both teams created cornerstone value.
