John Wilbur NFL Trade History

St. Louis acquired John Wilbur from Dallas for a 1971 third-round pick. Wilbur did not provide the Cardinals with the intended on-field return, leaving St. Louis with little realized value from the player side of the deal. Dallas used the incoming selection on Sam Scarber, who was not a major contributor, but the Cowboys still converted Wilbur into a defined third-round asset.

Arizona Cardinals received Mike LaHood, while Los Angeles Rams received John Wilbur. Mike LaHood also provided modest value after arriving in St. Louis. The Cardinals did not receive a return strong enough to create clear separation from the Rams. In hindsight, that direct return supports a C+ grade for Arizona Cardinals. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.

George Allen’s first major Washington move sent Marlin McKeever and seven premium-to-midround selections to Los Angeles for six veteran players and a fifth-round pick. Washington immediately gained experienced starters and became a playoff team, but the Rams converted the package into Isiah Robertson, Dave Elmendorf and additional draft assets. The long-term star power favors Los Angeles, though Washington’s immediate return was genuinely valuable.