Verified NFL Trade Profile

Jeff Rutledge

TradeVerdicts connects Jeff Rutledge to one exact public NFL transaction involving Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants.

1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1982 Trade-history span

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Trade History Overview

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Transaction Snapshot

Recorded Trade

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Los Angeles Rams and New York Giants

Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams Win Tier: standard Confidence: high

The Rams traded quarterback Jeff Rutledge to the Giants in September 1982 for the 1983 fourth-round pick that became safety Vince Newsome. Rutledge served as a long-term Giants backup and made four starts in 1983, but Newsome developed into a major Rams contributor. He played eight seasons for Los Angeles and started 69 games there, including 32 starts across 1989 and 1990.

Assets Received

Los Angeles Rams
  • Pick 1983 fourth round pick (#97-Vince Newsome)
New York Giants
  • Player Jeff Rutledge

Team Grades

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