Duane Thomas

Washington acquired the rights to Steve Manstedt from the Houston Oilers for the rights to Duane Thomas. The available record does not show enough durable separation to force a win-loss label, leaving the transaction as an even trade.

The Chargers acquired 1975 first round pick (#22-Mike Williams (Herman)); 1976 second round pick (probably #46-David Hill) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Duane Thomas. The trade grades in the Chargers' favor because the incoming side carried stronger long-term value, better draft leverage, or more useful roster impact than the outgoing package.

The Chargers acquired unspecified consideration; Duane Thomas from Dallas Cowboys for unspecified consideration; Billy Parks; (James) Mike Montgomery. The record is too incomplete or too marginal to separate the sides with confidence, so this remains a true even.

Dallas acquired Duane Thomas; undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1972 #35-Robert Newhouse); undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1972 #64-Mike Keller) from New England Patriots for Carl Garrett; 1972 first round pick (#10-Jeff Siemon). The deal strongly favors New England Patriots because Dallas surrendered far more durable value than it received.

Dallas acquired Carl Garrett; 1972 first round pick (#10-Jeff Siemon) from New England Patriots for Duane Thomas; Halvor Hagen; Honor Jackson. The deal strongly favors Dallas because the incoming value became a major roster, draft, or franchise-building advantage compared with the outgoing package.