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Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 3
Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Rams
Even Trade Tier: minor
Confidence: medium
Los Angeles Rams received Joe Taffoni from Cleveland Browns for future player consideration (identity not specified in source record), two draft picks (selections not identified) and future player consideration (identity not specified in source record) or two undisclosed draft picks (selections not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Los Angeles acquired Joe Taffoni and Cleveland’s 1972 third-round pick, which became Lawrence McCutcheon, for Mitch Johnson and a 1972 fifth-rounder that became Greg Kucera. Taffoni was quickly moved again, but McCutcheon became a five-time Pro Bowl running back and one of the defining Rams skill players of the decade. Cleveland’s return never approached that level, creating a clear Rams victory.
Los Angeles Rams received Rich Buzin / Dick Buzin from New York Giants for Joe Taffoni. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
