Norm Snead NFL Trade History

Dallas acquired the rights to veteran quarterback Eddie LeBaron from Washington for its 1961 first- and sixth-round picks. The first became No. 2 overall quarterback Norm Snead, while the sixth became Joe Krakoski. LeBaron gave the expansion Cowboys needed stability and a 1962 Pro Bowl season, but Washington received premium draft capital and a long-term starting quarterback, producing the stronger overall return.

Washington acquired quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and defensive back Jimmy Carr from Philadelphia for quarterback Norm Snead and defensive back Claude Crabb on March 31, 1964. Jurgensen became one of Washington's defining quarterbacks, repeatedly led the league in major passing categories and ultimately entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His star-level longevity created the largest individual return from a trade that also sent Philadelphia a legitimate long-term starter.

Minnesota acquired veteran quarterback Norm Snead from Philadelphia for tackle Steve Smith and three draft choices: a 1971 second, 1971 sixth and 1972 third. Snead started only two games for the Vikings before becoming part of the package that brought Fran Tarkenton back to Minnesota. Philadelphia received several years of Smith plus multiple selections, giving the Eagles the stronger direct return despite Minnesota later recycling Snead productively.

Minnesota reacquired Fran Tarkenton from the Giants for Norm Snead, Bob Grim, Vince Clements, a 1972 first-round pick, and a 1973 second-round pick that became Brad Van Pelt. New York received a real package, including a future five-time Pro Bowler. But Tarkenton stabilized Minnesota's offense and became the quarterback of the Vikings' Super Bowl-window years. That timing controlled the verdict.

San Francisco acquired veteran quarterback Norm Snead from New York on October 22, 1974 for the 49ers' 1975 third-round and 1976 fourth-round draft choices. Snead gave San Francisco 12 games and eight starts across the rest of 1974 and 1975, throwing for 1,705 yards with 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. The return was useful short-term quarterback service, though not a long-term solution.