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LaDainian Tomlinson

TradeVerdicts connects LaDainian Tomlinson to one exact public NFL transaction involving Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers.

1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
2001 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Atlanta Falcons Los Angeles Chargers

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Trade History Overview

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Transaction Snapshot

Recorded Trade

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Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers Win Tier: major Confidence: high

Atlanta moved from No. 5 to No. 1 for Michael Vick, sending San Diego Tim Dwight, the fifth pick, a third-rounder and a 2002 second-rounder. Vick became a transformative Falcons star and led Atlanta to the 2004 NFC Championship Game. The Chargers used No. 5 on Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson and also gained useful supporting assets, giving San Diego the greater total return.

Assets Received

Atlanta Falcons
  • Pick 2001 1st round pick (1st overall, Michael Vick)
Los Angeles Chargers
  • Player Tim Dwight
  • Pick 2001 1st round pick (5th overall, LaDainian Tomlinson)
  • Pick 2001 3rd round pick (67th overall, Tay Cody)
  • Pick 2002 2nd round pick (48th overall, Reche Caldwell)

Team Grades

Los Angeles Chargers A+
Atlanta Falcons B+
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