TradeVerdicts connects Raghib Ismail to 3 exact
public NFL transactions involving New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas Raiders, and Carolina Panthers.
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3 Recorded Trades
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New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers
New England Patriots Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
On 1991-04-21, New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers completed a deal whose long-term value became clearer after the players and draft choices developed. Walker played only 18 games for Pittsburgh, with four starts, before finishing his career in Green Bay. The largest separation comes from Coates. The result is New England Patriots Win, with New England Patriots graded A and Pittsburgh Steelers graded D+.
New England Patriots Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
On 1991-04-21, Los Angeles Raiders and New England Patriots completed a deal whose long-term value became clearer after the players and draft choices developed. Los Angeles eventually did get Ismail into its lineup after his CFL stint. The 1992 fourth-rounder, No. The result is New England Patriots Win, with Los Angeles Raiders graded B- and New England Patriots graded A+.
Carolina Panthers Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Carolina acquired Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail from the Raiders for a 1997 fifth-round pick. Ismail became a productive multi-year Panthers receiver and peaked with 69 catches, 1,024 yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 1998. The Raiders received a future fifth-round selection that was later traded. Carolina turned a modest draft asset into a genuine starting offensive weapon, giving the Panthers the clear advantage.
