Player Trade Profile
Duke Dawson
Explore every recorded NFL trade involving Duke Dawson,
including the assets exchanged, team grades, final verdicts,
and TradeVerdicts analysis.
Trade Impact Summary
The TradeVerdicts database links Duke Dawson to 4 public trade records involving Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams.
Each record below shows what the teams received, how each side
was graded, and the analysis behind the verdict. Grades and
verdicts follow the
TradeVerdicts methodology
.
Transaction Record
Related Trades
4 records Even Trade
Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Denver acquired Duke Dawson and a future seventh-round pick for the future sixth-round pick tied to Justin Herron. The exchange remains close enough for an Even Trade grade.
Assets Received
- Player Duke Dawson
- Pick 2020 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Thakarius Keyes)
- Pick 2020 6th round pick (195th overall, Justin Herron)
Trade Analysis
This remains an Even Trade because neither side created enough durable separation from a minor player-and-pick exchange.
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→ Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win
Tier: major
Confidence: high
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired 2018 2nd round pick (63rd overall; Carlton Davis); Draft-pick compensation details unavailable from source data; 2018 2nd round pick (63rd overall, Carlton Davis) and 2018 4th round pick (117th overall, Jordan Whitehead) from New England Patriots for 2018 2nd round pick (56th overall; Duke Dawson); 2018 2nd round pick (56th overall, Duke Dawson). Tampa Bay Buccaneers received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win verdict.
Assets Received
- Pick 2018 2nd round pick (63rd overall
- Player Carlton Davis)
- Pick Draft-pick compensation
- Pick 2018 2nd round pick (63rd overall, Carlton Davis)
- Pick 2018 4th round pick (117th overall, Jordan Whitehead)
- Pick 2018 2nd round pick (56th overall, Duke Dawson)
- Player Duke Dawson)
Trade Analysis
The grade spread supports Tampa Bay Buccaneers: that side earned the higher mark because it produced the clearer recorded football value.
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→ Buffalo Bills Win
Tier: major
Confidence: high
Buffalo's trade up for Josh Allen became the move that ended the Bills' long quarterback search. The Buccaneers received a useful package and added real defensive talent, but Buffalo landed the franchise quarterback who turned the team into a perennial contender. That makes the Bills the clear winner. Tampa Bay got real value, but Buffalo got the quarterback who changed the franchise's ceiling.
Assets Received
- Pick 2018 1st round pick (7th overall, Josh Allen)
- Pick 2018 1st round pick (12th overall, Vita Vea)
- Pick 2018 2nd round pick (53rd overall, M.J. Stewart)
- Pick 2018 2nd round pick (56th overall subsequently traded, Duke Dawson)
Trade Analysis
Why the Bills Made the Trade
Buffalo made the trade because the franchise needed a quarterback with true star upside. Josh Allen was not a safe prospect. He had rare tools, a huge arm, mobility, and toughness, but he also required development.
That made the trade a bet on coaching, patience, and projection. The Bills believed they could build around Allen's traits and help him become more than a raw athlete. That belief changed the franchise.
What Tampa Bay Actually Received
Tampa Bay received draft value that helped the Buccaneers add players, including Vita Vea and other useful pieces through the pick chain. That return deserves respect. The Buccaneers did not give Buffalo a free path to Allen.
A B grade fits Tampa Bay because the package was real and produced contributors. The issue is not that Tampa Bay failed to get value. The issue is that Buffalo got the player who mattered most.
Why the Trade Still Favors Buffalo
The Bills won because Allen became their franchise quarterback. He gave Buffalo a weekly chance against any opponent, elevated the offense, and helped turn the team into a regular Super Bowl contender.
That is the kind of outcome teams dream about when they trade up. Buffalo did not merely draft a starter. It acquired one of the league's most physically gifted quarterbacks and developed him into the center of the franchise.
How Allen Changed Buffalo
Allen ended the quarterback carousel and gave the Bills a new identity. His arm strength opened the entire field, his rushing ability created red-zone stress, and his toughness matched the personality of the fan base.
The Bills became more aggressive because Allen allowed them to be. He expanded what the offense could call, what defenses had to defend, and how much margin for error Buffalo had in big games.
Why Tampa Bay Still Grades Well
Tampa Bay deserves a good grade because the return was not empty. The Buccaneers added legitimate talent, and the trade was not reckless from their side. Teams can make solid moves and still lose a deal when the other side lands a franchise quarterback.
That is exactly what happened here.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This trade still matters because it is one of the best examples of trusting traits at quarterback. Allen was not a finished product. Buffalo bet on the ceiling and built the environment to reach it.
When a team trades up for a raw quarterback and that quarterback becomes a superstar, the trade becomes franchise-defining.
Why This Trade Still Matters
This trade still matters because Josh Allen was not a finished product. Buffalo had to believe in the traits, build the right environment, and accept early volatility before the full payoff arrived.
That makes the trade more impressive. The Bills did not simply select the obvious safe quarterback. They identified the ceiling, developed the player, and turned one aggressive draft move into the foundation of a contender.
Final Verdict
Tampa Bay received useful value, but Buffalo acquired Josh Allen and changed the direction of the franchise. Bills grade: A+. Buccaneers grade: B.
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→ Los Angeles Rams Win
Tier: major
Confidence: high
Buffalo Bills acquired EJ Gaines and 2018 2nd round pick (56th overall subsequently traded, Duke Dawson) from Los Angeles Rams for Sammy Watkins and 2018 6th round pick (195th overall, Sebastian Joseph-Day). The overall result favors Los Angeles Rams over Buffalo Bills.
Assets Received
- Pick EJ Gaines and 2018 2nd round pick (56th overall subsequently traded, Duke Dawson)
- Player Sammy Watkins
- Pick 2018 6th round pick (195th overall, Sebastian Joseph-Day)
Trade Analysis
The grade spread supports Los Angeles Rams: that side earned the higher mark because it produced the clearer recorded football value.
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