Earl Gros

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1971 fifth round pick (possibly #106-Larry Brown); 1971 eighth round pick (possibly #184-Larry Crowe) from New Orleans Saints for Earl Gros. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1970 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from New Orleans Saints provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Earl Gros; Bruce Van Dyke; 1967 third round pick (#73-Rockne Freitas / Rocky Freitas) from Philadelphia Eagles for Gary Ballman. Analysis: This 1967 transaction with Philadelphia Eagles registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.