Trade 1
September 6, 1973
Washington Commanders received 1974 third round pick (#62) [later traded to Chicago Bears for Willie Holman and 1975 fifth round pick (#108-Mike Thomas)].
NFL Trade History
Mike Thomas NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Mike Thomas to 6 exact public NFL transactions involving New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, and Los Angeles Rams.
6 Recorded trades
8 Teams represented
1973–2016 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Mike Thomas Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Mike Thomas across 6 recorded transactions from September 6, 1973 through April 30, 2016. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
October 23, 1973
Washington Commanders received 1975 fifth round pick (#108-Mike Thomas).
Trade 3
May 18, 1979
Los Angeles Chargers received Mike Thomas.
Trade 4
October 30, 2012
Detroit Lions received Mike Thomas.
Trade 5
September 28, 2015
Chicago Bears received 2016 6th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Mike Thomas).
Trade 6
April 30, 2016
Los Angeles Rams received 2016 6th round pick (206th overall, Mike Thomas).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Washington Commanders Win; Los Angeles Chargers Win; Jacksonville Jaguars Win; Carolina Panthers Win; Chicago Bears Win. The timeline spans 1973–2016 and 8 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
6 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 6
New England Patriots and Washington Commanders
Washington acquired linebacker Brad Dusek and a 1974 third-round pick from New England for Donnel Smith and a 1974 seventh-round pick. Dusek became an eight-season Washington fixture, while the third-round choice retained additional trade value. New England's seventh-rounder became Maury Damkroger, whose Patriots career lasted 13 games, creating a clear Washington advantage.
Assets Received
Washington Commanders
- Player Brad Dusek
- Pick 1974 third round pick (#62) [later traded to Chicago Bears for Willie Holman and 1975 fifth round pick (#108-Mike Thomas)]
New England Patriots
- Player Donnel Smith
- Pick 1974 seventh round pick (#178-Maury Damkroger)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 6
Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders
Washington acquired Willie Holman plus Chicago's 1975 fifth-round pick while sending the Bears a 1974 third-rounder. That fifth-round choice became running back Mike Thomas, the 1975 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and a 1976 Pro Bowler who rushed for more than 4,000 career yards. Chicago's pick became Cliff Taylor, whose NFL impact was minimal, making Washington the decisive winner.
Assets Received
Washington Commanders
- Player Willie Holman
- Pick 1975 fifth round pick (#108-Mike Thomas)
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1974 third round pick (#62-Cliff Taylor)
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 6
Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders
Los Angeles Chargers received Mike Thomas in the exchange with Washington Commanders. Thomas played 24 Chargers games with 14 starts over two seasons, producing 837 rushing yards, 606 receiving yards and four rushing touchdowns. San Diego received substantial offensive production from the veteran. The B+ grade reflects the direct value Los Angeles Chargers realized from the deal, while the Los Angeles Chargers Win call weighs actual regular-season service and clearly connected draft value rather than name recognition alone.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Mike Thomas
Washington Commanders
- Pick 1980 fifth round pick (#136-Laval Short)
Team Grades
Trade 4 of 6
Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars
Detroit Lions received Mike Thomas from Jacksonville Jaguars, giving up 2014 5th round pick (150th overall subsequently traded, Aaron Lynch). The supported trade date is October 30, 2012, one day earlier than the stored date. The return supports a D+ grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Jacksonville Jaguars Win.
Assets Received
Jacksonville Jaguars
- Pick 2014 5th round pick (150th overall subsequently traded, Aaron Lynch)
Detroit Lions
- Player Mike Thomas
Team Grades
Trade 5 of 6
Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears
Carolina acquired veteran pass rusher Jared Allen from Chicago in September 2015 for a conditional 2016 sixth-round pick. Allen's Panthers stint was brief, but he supplied experienced edge depth to a defense that helped Carolina finish 15-1 and reach Super Bowl 50. Chicago was beginning a transition and recovered a late pick. For a contender paying a small price for useful veteran help, the Panthers got the better result.
Assets Received
Carolina Panthers
- Player Jared Allen
Chicago Bears
- Pick 2016 6th round pick (206th overall subsequently traded, Mike Thomas)
Team Grades
Trade 6 of 6
Los Angeles Rams and Chicago Bears
the Rams received 2016 4th round pick (117th overall, Pharoh Cooper), 2016 6th round pick (206th overall, Mike Thomas), while Chicago received 2016 4th round pick (113th overall, Nick Kwiatkoski). The hindsight grades are C for the Rams and B for Chicago. The verdict is grounded in the actual starts, production, tenure and downstream draft results produced by those assets.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Rams
- Pick 2016 4th round pick (117th overall, Pharoh Cooper)
- Pick 2016 6th round pick (206th overall, Mike Thomas)
Chicago Bears
- Pick 2016 4th round pick (113th overall, Nick Kwiatkoski)