NFL Trade History

Michael Onwenu NFL Trade History

TradeVerdicts connects Michael Onwenu to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and New England Patriots.

2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
2020 Trade-history span

Player Transaction Context

Why Michael Onwenu Appears in the Trade Database

2 direct asset mentions

This profile follows Michael Onwenu across 2 recorded transactions from April 24, 2020 through April 25, 2020. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.

Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Even Trade; New England Patriots Win. The timeline spans 2020 and 3 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

2 Recorded Trades

Oldest to newest

Trade 1 of 2

Detroit Lions and Indianapolis Colts

Even Trade Tier: standard Confidence: high

Indianapolis moved down from No. 75 to No. 85 in the 2020 draft and received picks No. 149 and No. 182. The Colts selected Julian Blackmon and Danny Pinter before later trading No. 182. Detroit used No. 75 on Jonah Jackson and No. 197 on John Penisini. Jackson became a high-level starting guard, while Blackmon developed into a multi-year starting safety.

Assets Received

Indianapolis Colts
  • Pick 2020 3rd round pick (85th overall, Julian Blackmon)
  • Pick 2020 5th round pick (149th overall, Danny Pinter)
  • Pick 2020 6th round pick (182nd overall subsequently traded, Michael Onwenu)
Detroit Lions
  • Pick 2020 3rd round pick (75th overall, Jonah Jackson)
  • Pick 2020 6th round pick (197th overall, John Penisini)

Team Grades

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Trade 2 of 2

Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots

New England Patriots Win Tier: standard Confidence: high

Indianapolis traded the 182nd pick to New England for selections 212 and 213, using them on Dezmon Patmon and Jordan Glasgow. The Patriots selected Michael Onwenu at No. 182. Patmon and Glasgow filled limited roles, while Onwenu became one of New England's best offensive linemen, starting at guard and tackle and eventually earning a multi-year contract to remain with the Patriots. New England won decisively.

Assets Received

Indianapolis Colts
  • Pick 2020 6th round pick (212th overall, Dezmon Patmon)
  • Pick 2020 6th round pick (213th overall, Jordan Glasgow)
New England Patriots
  • Pick 2020 6th round pick (182nd overall, Michael Onwenu)

Team Grades

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