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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 2
Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans
Houston Texans Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Cleveland's trade for Deshaun Watson became one of the most damaging modern blockbuster deals. The Browns surrendered a massive pick package and handed Watson a fully guaranteed contract, while Houston escaped the situation and rebuilt with premium assets. The Texans won decisively because Cleveland absorbed nearly all of the risk. It is one of the clearest modern examples of a team paying franchise-quarterback prices without receiving franchise-quarterback stability.
Philadelphia Eagles Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Philadelphia sent picks 15, 124, 162 and 166 to Houston to move up two spots for Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis at No. 13. Houston selected guard Kenyon Green at No. 15 and moved the later picks in additional draft-day deals. Davis developed into a durable starting piece on Philadelphia's defensive front, while Green's early career was less stable, giving the Eagles the stronger directly attributable return.
