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
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 2
Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots
New England Patriots Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Baltimore sent defensive back and returner Ron Gardin to New England for the fifth-round choice that became No. 115 in the 1972 draft, where the Colts selected Don Croft. Gardin supplied the Patriots with immediate 1971 playing time, while Croft never produced regular-season value for Baltimore. That modest but real contribution gives New England the better side of a small trade.
New England Patriots Win Tier: minor
Confidence: high
Pittsburgh Steelers received Ron Gardin from New England Patriots for 1973 sixth round pick (undisclosed overall/player). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.
