Mike Williams NFL Trade History

The Chargers moved running back Duane Thomas to Washington and received a 1975 first-round pick plus a 1976 second-round pick. The first-rounder became Mike Williams at No. 22 in 1975. Thomas had already been a prominent but volatile back, so San Diego converted a short-term asset into two future chances to replenish the roster.

Buffalo acquired veteran cornerback Lemar Parrish from Washington for a fifth-round pick. Parrish arrived with an accomplished career and gave the Bills an experienced secondary option, but the transaction came late in his playing years. The approved hindsight evaluation gives Buffalo a C+ grade, recognizing real veteran value without treating the acquisition as more durable than the draft asset sent away.

Jacksonville Jaguars received Pete Mitchell. Jacksonville received Pete Mitchell, who became a productive multi-season receiving tight end and supplied meaningful offensive value for the young franchise. Its B grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Miami Dolphins received. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

The then-Oakland Raiders acquired Josh McCown and former first-round receiver Mike Williams from Detroit for the 105th pick in the 2007 draft. McCown started nine games and threw 10 touchdowns for Oakland, while Williams was waived during the season. Detroit used the fourth-rounder on A.J. Davis and did not gain enough from the pick to overcome McCown's short-term value.

Buffalo acquired wide receiver Mike Williams from Tampa Bay for a single 2014 sixth-round pick, No. 185. Williams offered a familiar target with local ties but did not make a lasting impact for the Bills, limiting the practical value of the acquisition. Tampa Bay's draft return also produced little, so Buffalo's side fits a C grade rather than a directional win.

Pittsburgh acquired Mike Williams from the Jets for a 2025 fifth-round pick, hoping a veteran deep threat could strengthen a playoff-bound offense. Williams caught nine passes for 132 yards and one touchdown in nine regular-season games, then added one 37-yard playoff catch. New York used the pick on linebacker Francisco Mauigoa, who started eight games as a rookie. The continuing rookie-contract value now gives the Jets the stronger return.