TradeVerdicts connects Eric Allen to 4 exact
public NFL transactions involving Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Chargers, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Las Vegas Raiders.
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade
relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring
matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict.
Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing
context. Grading standards are explained in the
TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
4 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 4
Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
New Orleans sent offensive lineman Don Talbert to Dallas for running back Doug Mooers and a 1972 fourth-round pick, No. 104. The Saints later moved that pick onward, so Eric Allen should be treated as the eventual player tied to the selection rather than a New Orleans draftee. Mooers became a 14-game Saints starter in 1972, while Talbert had a smaller Dallas role, giving New Orleans the edge.
Indianapolis Colts Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received 1972 fourth round pick (#104-Eric Allen (B.)), 1972 eighth round pick (#191-Al Qualls), 1973 fourth round pick (#85-Ollie Smith), consolidated pick package and conflicting sources list combinations including 1972 fourth-round, 1972 eighth-round, 1973 fourth-round, and 1973 eighth-round compensation from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for George Wright. The recorded outcome favors Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts.
Philadelphia Eagles Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Philadelphia moved from No. 39 to No. 30 in the second round and selected cornerback Eric Allen, sending Tampa Bay the 39th and 83rd choices. Allen became a six-time Pro Bowler, first-team All-Pro and eventual Pro Football Hall of Famer, starting 110 games for the Eagles and intercepting 34 passes for Philadelphia. The move up produced a franchise-level defensive star.
Oakland Raiders Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Oakland acquired veteran cornerback Eric Allen from New Orleans for the 97th pick in the 1998 draft. Allen intercepted 15 passes in four Raiders seasons and later entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame, giving Oakland a high-impact veteran secondary piece. New Orleans used the fourth-rounder on Fred Weary, who became a useful defensive back, so the Saints still received legitimate value.
