Trade 1
September 2, 1985
Los Angeles Chargers received 1986 fifth round pick (#133-Matt Johnson).
NFL Trade History
Matt Johnson NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Matt Johnson to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, and Indianapolis Colts.
3 Recorded trades
5 Teams represented
1985–2000 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Los Angeles Chargers Los Angeles Rams Chicago Bears New Orleans Saints Indianapolis Colts
Player Transaction Context
Why Matt Johnson Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Matt Johnson across 3 recorded transactions from September 2, 1985 through April 16, 2000. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
February 22, 2000
New Orleans Saints received 2000 5th round pick (138th overall subsequently traded, Matt Johnson).
Trade 3
April 16, 2000
Indianapolis Colts received 2000 5th round pick (138th overall, Matt Johnson).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Los Angeles Rams Win; Chicago Bears Win; New Orleans Saints Win. The timeline spans 1985–2000 and 5 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Chargers received Gary Kowalski and 1986 fifth round pick (#133-Matt Johnson). San Diego received Gary Kowalski and the 1986 fifth-round choice used on Matt Johnson. The return produced limited direct value compared with what Duckworth gave the Rams immediately. Compared with Los Angeles Rams' return, the result supports a D+ grade and fits the Los Angeles Rams Win verdict.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Gary Kowalski
- Pick 1986 fifth round pick (#133-Matt Johnson)
Los Angeles Rams
- Player Bobby Duckworth
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints
Chicago acquired Eddie Kennison from New Orleans for the 138th pick in the 2000 draft. Kennison started 10 games for the Bears that season and caught 55 passes for 549 yards and two touchdowns. New Orleans later traded the pick to Indianapolis and turned it into two later choices, including Michael Hawthorne. The Saints recovered some value, but Chicago received the strongest immediate production from the original exchange.
Assets Received
New Orleans Saints
- Pick 2000 5th round pick (138th overall subsequently traded, Matt Johnson)
Chicago Bears
- Player Eddie Kennison
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints
Indianapolis moved up 20 spots in the fifth round for guard Matt Johnson, sending New Orleans picks No. 158 and No. 195. Johnson never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. The Saints used No. 158 on tight end Austin Wheatley and No. 195 on defensive back Michael Hawthorne; Hawthorne played 63 career games and made 19 starts. That usable sixth-round return gives New Orleans the win.
Assets Received
Indianapolis Colts
- Pick 2000 5th round pick (138th overall, Matt Johnson)
New Orleans Saints
- Pick 2000 5th round pick (158th overall, Austin Wheatley)
- Pick 2000 6th round pick (195th overall, Michael Hawthorne)