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Chronological Timeline
2 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 2
Detroit Lions and New England Patriots
New England Patriots Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Detroit moved up 10 spots in the third round for defensive back Ryan Stewart, sending New England the 86th, 119th and 195th picks. Stewart played 41 NFL games with only two starts. The Patriots used No. 86 on Tedy Bruschi, who became a franchise cornerstone, three-time Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler. New England also received two additional picks, making this one of the clearest wins in the wave.
New England Patriots Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
Oakland reacquired the 57th pick from New England and used it on pass rusher Lance Johnstone, who became a productive Raider and eventually recorded 72 career sacks. The Patriots received picks 76, 124 and 149. New England later turned No. 76 into a package that included the selection used on Tedy Bruschi, while the other picks added depth. Johnstone was a real hit, but New England extracted the broader and more consequential return.
