TradeVerdicts connects Jim Mitchell to 3 exact
public NFL transactions involving Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots.
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3 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 3
Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Atlanta acquired Hall of Fame receiver Tommy McDonald from Los Angeles in September 1967 for a future fourth-round choice. McDonald immediately started 10 games and caught 33 passes for 436 yards and four touchdowns for the Falcons. The surrendered choice ultimately became No. 81 in the 1969 draft, and the Rams later moved that pick back to Atlanta for additional assets, giving Los Angeles a slight value edge.
Atlanta Falcons Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Atlanta sent Dick Absher and a 1969 sixth-round pick to the Rams for the fourth-round selection used on tight end Jim Mitchell. Mitchell became one of the best early players in Falcons history, starting all 155 games of his 11-year Atlanta career, catching 305 passes for 4,358 yards and 28 touchdowns, and earning two Pro Bowl selections. The return dwarfed what Los Angeles received, making this an overwhelming Falcons win.
Detroit Lions acquired Bob McKay from New England Patriots for Jim Mitchell. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
