Verified NFL Trade Profile

Frank Stams

TradeVerdicts connects Frank Stams to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, Los Angeles Rams, and Cleveland Browns.

2 Recorded trades
4 Teams represented
1987–1992 Trade-history span

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Trade History Overview

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Chronological Timeline

2 Recorded Trades

Oldest to newest

Trade 1 of 2

Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, and Los Angeles Rams

Indianapolis Colts Win Tier: landmark Confidence: high

In the three-team Eric Dickerson/Cornelius Bennett trade, Indianapolis received Eric Dickerson, Buffalo received rights to Cornelius Bennett, and Los Angeles received Greg Bell, Owen Gill, 1988 1st round pick from Bills, 14th overall, Gaston Green, 1988 2nd round pick from Colts, 47th overall, Fred Strickland, 1989 1st round pick from Bills, 26th overall, Cleveland Gary, and 1989 2nd round pick from Colts, 45th overall, Frank Stams. The existing Indianapolis Colts Win verdict and A/A-/D grades are preserved.

Assets Received

Indianapolis Colts
  • Player Eric Dickerson
Buffalo Bills
  • Other rights to Cornelius Bennett
Los Angeles Rams
  • Player Greg Bell
  • Player Owen Gill
  • Pick 1988 1st round pick from Bills, 14th overall, Gaston Green
  • Pick 1988 2nd round pick from Colts, 47th overall, Fred Strickland
  • Pick 1989 1st round pick from Bills, 26th overall, Cleveland Gary
  • Pick 1989 2nd round pick from Colts, 45th overall, Frank Stams

Team Grades

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Trade 2 of 2

Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams

Cleveland Browns Win Tier: minor Confidence: medium

Los Angeles Rams received 1993 eighth round pick (#209-Maa Tanuvasa / Ma'a Tanuvasa) from Cleveland Browns for Frank Stams. The recorded outcome favors Cleveland Browns.

Assets Received

Los Angeles Rams
  • Pick 1993 eighth round pick (#209-Maa Tanuvasa / Ma'a Tanuvasa)
Cleveland Browns
  • Player Frank Stams

Team Grades

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