TradeVerdicts connects Jimmie Giles to 4 exact
public NFL transactions involving Los Angeles Chargers, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles.
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relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring
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Chronological Timeline
4 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 4
Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins
Even Trade Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Eugene Morris / Mercury Morris from Miami Dolphins for 1977 fourth round pick (#98) [later traded with 1977 third round pick (#70-Jimmie Giles) to Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Ken Ellis]. The recorded outcome is even.
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Miami acquired veteran cornerback Ken Ellis from Houston during the 1976 season and received a short-term defensive contributor. Ellis appeared in 12 games with five starts for the Dolphins. The cost became much more significant when Houston used Miami's 1977 third-round choice on Jimmie Giles and also held a fourth-round selection, giving the Oilers the stronger return.
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans Win Tier: landmark
Confidence: high
Houston acquired the 1978 first overall pick from Tampa Bay and used it on Earl Campbell, landing a Hall of Fame running back and instant franchise centerpiece. Tampa Bay received Jimmie Giles and multiple picks, so the Buccaneers did get real value from the move. But Houston got the defining player, the larger historical legacy, and the cleaner hindsight win.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Jimmie Giles from Detroit Lions for 1988 ninth round pick (#234-Todd Irvin). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
