Trade 1
August 29, 1965
Indianapolis Colts received 1966 fourth round pick (#54-Rod Sherman).
NFL Trade History
Rod Sherman NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Rod Sherman to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, Las Vegas Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings.
3 Recorded trades
5 Teams represented
1965–1973 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Dallas Cowboys Indianapolis Colts Denver Broncos Las Vegas Raiders Minnesota Vikings
Player Transaction Context
Why Rod Sherman Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Rod Sherman across 3 recorded transactions from August 29, 1965 through August 28, 1973. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
August 31, 1972
Denver Broncos received Rod Sherman.
Trade 3
August 28, 1973
Minnesota Vikings received Rod Sherman.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Dallas Cowboys Win; Denver Broncos Win. The timeline spans 1965–1973 and 5 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
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Dallas Cowboys and Indianapolis Colts
Baltimore traded Ralph Neely's NFL rights to Dallas on August 29, 1965 for Billy Lothridge and a 1966 fourth-round choice, No. 54. The Colts later used that pick on Rod Sherman. Dallas earns an A+ because Neely became one of the defining linemen of the franchise's rise. Baltimore received a player and a fourth-round pick, but the long-term disparity is too large to call the package competitive.
Assets Received
Indianapolis Colts
- Player Billy Lothridge
- Pick 1966 fourth round pick (#54-Rod Sherman)
Dallas Cowboys
- Player Ralph Neely
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Denver Broncos and Las Vegas Raiders
Denver acquired Rod Sherman from Oakland for cash before the 1972 season, and Sherman immediately became a major Broncos contributor. He started 13 games and caught 38 passes for 661 yards and three touchdowns that year. With the cash amount undisclosed, Oakland's return stays neutral, while Denver's immediate production earns a clear B+ win.
Assets Received
Las Vegas Raiders
- Other cash
Denver Broncos
- Player Rod Sherman
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Denver Broncos and Minnesota Vikings
Denver acquired wide receiver Gene Washington from Minnesota for Rod Sherman and the 1974 fifth-round pick used on Jim Ferguson. Washington played all 14 games for Denver in 1973 and scored three receiving touchdowns. Sherman did not play a regular-season game for Minnesota, and Ferguson never appeared in the NFL, giving the Broncos the better direct return.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Player Rod Sherman
- Pick 1974 fifth round pick (#120-Jim Ferguson)
Denver Broncos
- Player Gene Washington (b. 1944-01-25)