Trade 1
September 6, 1962
Chicago Bears received 1963 sixth round pick (#80-John Johnson (Howard)).
NFL Trade History
John Johnson NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects John Johnson to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, and Los Angeles Rams.
3 Recorded trades
5 Teams represented
1962–2017 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Chicago Bears Pittsburgh Steelers Buffalo Bills Kansas City Chiefs Los Angeles Rams
Player Transaction Context
Why John Johnson Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows John Johnson across 3 recorded transactions from September 6, 1962 through April 28, 2017. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
April 27, 2017
Buffalo Bills received 2017 1st round pick (27th overall, Tre'Davious White), 2017 3rd round pick (91st overall subsequently traded, John Johnson) and 2018 1st round pick (22nd overall subsequently traded, Rashaan Evans).
Trade 3
April 28, 2017
Los Angeles Rams received 2017 3rd round pick (91st overall, John Johnson III).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Chicago Bears Win; Kansas City Chiefs Win; Los Angeles Rams Win. The timeline spans 1962–2017 and 5 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Chicago Bears and Pittsburgh Steelers
Chicago Bears received 1963 sixth round pick (#80-John Johnson (Howard)) in the exchange with Pittsburgh Steelers. Chicago used the acquired sixth-rounder on John Johnson, who became a six-season Bears defensive lineman and supplied far more sustained value. Against Pittsburgh Steelers' return of Ken Kirk, that outcome supports a B+ grade. The transaction is judged as Chicago Bears Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Assets Received
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1963 sixth round pick (#80-John Johnson (Howard))
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Player Ken Kirk
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City's trade up for Patrick Mahomes became one of the most important draft moves in NFL history. The Chiefs paid a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a future first to move up for their quarterback. Buffalo received real assets, but Kansas City acquired the player who launched a dynasty. Buffalo received useful assets, but Kansas City acquired the defining quarterback of the era.
Assets Received
Buffalo Bills
- Pick 2017 1st round pick (27th overall, Tre'Davious White), 2017 3rd round pick (91st overall subsequently traded, John Johnson) and 2018 1st round pick (22nd overall subsequently traded, Rashaan Evans)
Kansas City Chiefs
- Pick 2017 1st round pick (10th overall, Patrick Mahomes)
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Rams
Buffalo moved up from No. 44 to No. 37 in the 2017 second round and selected receiver Zay Jones, also receiving pick No. 149. The Rams turned the return into tight end Gerald Everett at No. 44 and safety John Johnson III at No. 91. Jones had a productive 2018 season in Buffalo, but Los Angeles received two multi-year contributors from the trade and ultimately created the stronger direct return.
Assets Received
Buffalo Bills
- Pick 2017 2nd round pick (37th overall, Zay Jones)
- Pick 2017 5th round pick (149th overall, subsequently traded)
Los Angeles Rams
- Pick 2017 2nd round pick (44th overall, Gerald Everett)
- Pick 2017 3rd round pick (91st overall, John Johnson III)