NFL Trade
Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints
New Orleans acquired Jeff Faine and the 2006 second-round pick that became Roman Harper from Cleveland for the pick that became D'Qwell Jackson. Jackson became a solid linebacker for the Browns, but the Saints added a starting center and a four-time Pro Bowl safety who helped their Super Bowl-era roster. New Orleans wins the trade.
Assets Received
New Orleans Saints
- Player Jeff Faine
- Pick 2006 2nd round pick (43rd overall, Roman Harper)
Cleveland Browns
- Pick 2006 2nd round pick (34th overall, D'Qwell Jackson)
Team Grades
Trade Analysis
Cleveland received real linebacker value from D'Qwell Jackson, so this was not a total miss for the Browns. New Orleans still captured the better overall outcome by adding Jeff Faine and Roman Harper while moving only slightly down the second round. Harper's long-term defensive value and Super Bowl-era role give the Saints the edge.