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2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas Raiders Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Oakland acquired tackle Lincoln Kennedy from Atlanta in May 1996 for a 1997 fifth-round pick. Kennedy became a cornerstone of the Raiders’ offensive line, starting 119 games for the franchise, earning three Pro Bowl selections and first-team All-Pro honors in 2002, and helping Oakland reach Super Bowl XXXVII. Atlanta received only a late-round asset that never approached that value. Getting an elite long-term starter for a fifth-round pick makes this an overwhelming Raiders win.
Atlanta Falcons acquired 1997 5th round pick (140th overall, Keith Thibodeaux) to Redskins. Dolphins sent 1997 5th round pick (145th overall, Raymond Austin) to Jets. Jets sent James Brown to Dolphins. Redskins sent 1997 6th round pick (180th overall, Calvin Collins); 1997 7th round pick (222nd overall, Chris Bayne); 1997 6th round pick (180th overall, Calvin Collins) and 1997 7th round pick (222nd overall, Chris Bayne) from Washington Commanders for 1997 5th round pick (140th overall, Keith Thibodeaux); Multi-team return package / see raw text. Atlanta Falcons received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Atlanta Falcons Win verdict.
Pick 1997 5th round pick (140th overall, Keith Thibodeaux) to Redskins. Dolphins sent 1997 5th round pick (145th overall, Raymond Austin) to Jets. Jets sent James Brown to Dolphins. Redskins sent 1997 6th round pick (180th overall, Calvin Collins)
Pick 1997 7th round pick (222nd overall, Chris Bayne)
