John Henry Johnson

Summary: Pittsburgh reacquired fullback John Henry Johnson from Detroit for two draft picks. Johnson went on to make the Pro Bowl three times with Pittsburgh and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid two mid-round picks (both uncertain in round/identity) to reclaim a player who became one of the best fullbacks of the era. John Henry Johnson was a three-time Pro Bowler in Pittsburgh and a Hall of Famer. The "Even Trade" verdict greatly undersells this acquisition. This is a Pittsburgh win. Upgraded to B+.

Summary: Pittsburgh sent fullback John Henry Johnson to San Francisco for Ed Pullerton. Johnson later returned to Pittsburgh (1960) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Analysis: John Henry Johnson was a bruising, multi-faceted fullback who would go on to rush for over 6,000 yards and earn four Pro Bowl selections in his career, ultimately enshrined in Canton. Ed Pullerton was a fringe contributor. Pittsburgh received virtually nothing for a player who was already showing HOF-caliber ability. The grade of Even Trade in the original is wildly inaccurate. This is a clear Pittsburgh loss. Downgraded to D.