Trade 1
August 15, 1979
Tennessee Titans received Leon Gray.
NFL Trade History
Leon Gray NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Leon Gray to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, and New Orleans Saints.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1979–1982 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Leon Gray Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Leon Gray across 2 recorded transactions from August 15, 1979 through September 17, 1982. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
September 17, 1982
New Orleans Saints received Leon Gray.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Tennessee Titans Win; New Orleans Saints Win. The timeline spans 1979–1982 and 3 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans
New England traded All-Pro tackle Leon Gray to Houston for a 1980 first-round pick, a sixth-round pick and cash. The first-rounder became running back Vagas Ferguson, who started 21 games for the Patriots and rushed for 818 yards as a rookie. The return was usable, but it did not replace the elite line play New England surrendered.
Assets Received
New England Patriots
- Pick 1980 first round pick (#25-Vagas Ferguson)
- Pick 1980 sixth round pick (#160-Preston Brown (a))
- Other cash
Tennessee Titans
- Player Leon Gray
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans
New Orleans ended the Archie Manning era by sending its longtime quarterback to Houston for offensive tackle Leon Gray. Gray was already an accomplished offensive lineman and quickly gave the Saints a Pro Bowl season in 1983, while Manning's Oilers stay lasted only two games. The combination of immediate line quality and greater staying power makes New Orleans the clear winner.
Assets Received
New Orleans Saints
- Player Leon Gray
Tennessee Titans
- Player Archie Manning