Trade 1
May 29, 1984
Los Angeles Chargers received Pete Johnson.
NFL Trade History
Pete Johnson NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Pete Johnson to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Cincinnati Bengals, Los Angeles Chargers, and Miami Dolphins.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1984 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Pete Johnson Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Pete Johnson across 2 recorded transactions from May 29, 1984 through September 22, 1984. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
September 22, 1984
Miami Dolphins received Pete Johnson (b).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Cincinnati Bengals Win; Los Angeles Chargers Win. The timeline spans 1984 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
Trade 1 of 2
Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Chargers
Cincinnati acquired James Brooks from San Diego for Pete Johnson on May 29, 1984. Brooks became a four-time Pro Bowler and one of the most productive running backs in Bengals history, while Johnson appeared in only three games for the Chargers before finishing the season in Miami. The enormous difference in longevity and impact makes this a signature Bengals win.
Assets Received
Cincinnati Bengals
- Player James Brooks
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Pete Johnson
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Los Angeles Chargers and Miami Dolphins
Miami acquired Pete Johnson from San Diego on September 22, 1984, sending the rights to Dewey Forte and a 1985 second-round pick. Johnson gave the Dolphins immediate goal-line value with nine rushing touchdowns in 13 games during a Super Bowl season. San Diego used No. 55 on Jeffery Dale, who played 42 games and intercepted six passes. The Chargers gained the slightly stronger multi-year return.
Assets Received
Miami Dolphins
- Player Pete Johnson (b)
Los Angeles Chargers
- Other rights to Dewey Forte
- Pick 1985 second round pick (#55-Jeffery Dale / Jeff Dale)