Verified NFL Trade Profile

Robert Mathis

TradeVerdicts connects Robert Mathis to one exact public NFL transaction involving Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.

1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
2003 Trade-history span

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Transaction Snapshot

Recorded Trade

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Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts Win Tier: major Confidence: high

Indianapolis acquired the 138th pick in the 2003 draft from Houston and used it on Robert Mathis, sending the Texans a 2004 fourth-rounder that became safety Glenn Earl at No. 122. Mathis developed into one of the greatest pass rushers in Colts history, finishing with 123 career sacks and 52 forced fumbles. Houston received a short-term starter, creating an enormous value gap.

Assets Received

Indianapolis Colts
  • Pick 2003 5th round pick (138th overall, Robert Mathis)
Houston Texans
  • Pick 2004 4th round pick (122nd overall, Glenn Earl)

Team Grades

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