TradeVerdicts connects Duane Thomas to 5 exact
public NFL transactions involving Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Chargers, Washington Commanders, and Tennessee Titans.
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Chronological Timeline
5 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 5
Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots
Dallas Cowboys Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Dallas and New England initially announced a larger 1971 deal involving Duane Thomas, Carl Garrett and a Patriots first-round pick, but that structure did not stand. The final transaction left Thomas in Dallas and Garrett in New England. The Patriots kept Halvor Hagen and Honor Jackson, while Dallas received New England's 1972 second- and third-round choices, used on Robert Newhouse and Mike Keller.
Dallas Cowboys received Duane Thomas and undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1972 #35-Robert Newhouse) from New England Patriots for Carl Garrett and 1972 first round pick (#10-Jeff Siemon). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Duane Thomas from Dallas Cowboys for Billy Parks and (James) Mike Montgomery. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
The Chargers moved running back Duane Thomas to Washington and received a 1975 first-round pick plus a 1976 second-round pick. The first-rounder became Mike Williams at No. 22 in 1975. Thomas had already been a prominent but volatile back, so San Diego converted a short-term asset into two future chances to replenish the roster.
Washington received rights to Steve Manstedt and Steve Manstedt from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for rights to Duane Thomas and draft pick (undisclosed). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
