Sam Baker

Washington acquired an undisclosed 2008 draft pick, 2008 2nd round pick (34th overall, Devin Thomas) and 2008 4th round pick (103rd overall subsequently traded, William Hayes) from Atlanta Falcons for 2008 1st round pick (21st overall, Sam Baker), 2008 3rd round pick (84th overall, Harry Douglas) and 2008 5th round pick (154th overall, Kroy Biermann). The cost and downstream value favored the trade partner, leaving Washington on the weaker side of the exchange.

Dallas acquired Tommy McDonald from Philadelphia Eagles for Lynn Hoyem; John Meyers; Sam Baker (H.). The deal grades toward Philadelphia Eagles because Dallas gave up the stronger long-term value, cleaner draft conversion, or more useful roster asset.

Dallas acquired Sam Baker (H.) from Cleveland Browns for Tom Franckhouser / Tom Franckhauser. The exchange remains close enough to classify as even because the available record is thin, conditional, cash-based, administrative, or too marginal to show a durable advantage for either side.

Cleveland acquired Sam Baker (H.) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Francis O'Brien / Fran O'Brien (b); Bob Khayat. The available record points to a balanced exchange or low-stakes roster churn, not a clear historical win.

Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams acquired 1955 second round pick (#15-Ron Waller / Ronnie Waller) from Washington Redskins for Sam Baker (H.). Hindsight favors the Rams side because the acquired value, role, or draft outcome carried more weight than the outgoing package.