TradeVerdicts connects Ed Flanagan to 3 exact
public NFL transactions involving Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, and Los Angeles Rams.
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Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 3
Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Detroit Lions received 1965 fifth round pick (#64-Ed Flanagan) and 1964 draft pick (selection not identified) from Minnesota Vikings for Tom Hall (Francis), Bruce Zellmer and Tom Hall (Francis)l. The recorded outcome favors Minnesota Vikings.
Los Angeles/San Diego acquired veteran center Ed Flanagan from Detroit on May 29, 1975, for a 1976 second-round pick that Detroit ultimately exercised at No. 46 on tight end David Hill. Flanagan immediately started 25 games across two Chargers seasons. Hill developed into a long-term Lions starter and two-time Pro Bowler, giving Detroit the larger realized return despite meaningful short-term value for the Chargers.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers Win Tier: minor
Confidence: high
San Diego sent Ed Flanagan to the Los Angeles Rams and received the 1978 fifth-round pick used on John Choma. The draft return gave the Chargers the better result.
