Trade 1
June 14, 1961
Chicago Bears received 1963 second round pick (#20-Steve Barnett).
NFL Trade History
Steve Barnett NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Steve Barnett to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Washington Commanders.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1961–1964 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Steve Barnett Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Steve Barnett across 2 recorded transactions from June 14, 1961 through September 11, 1964. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
September 11, 1964
Washington Commanders received Steve Barnett.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Dallas Cowboys Win; Washington Commanders Win. The timeline spans 1961–1964 and 3 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
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys
Dallas acquired Chuck Howley’s rights from Chicago on June 14, 1961, for second- and ninth-round picks in the 1963 draft. Howley became one of the defining linebackers in Cowboys history: 13 seasons with Dallas, six Pro Bowls, five first-team All-NFL selections, a Super Bowl VI championship, and Super Bowl V MVP honors. Chicago received No. 20 Steve Barnett and No. 118 Monte Day. Dallas won overwhelmingly.
Assets Received
Dallas Cowboys
- Player Chuck Howley
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1963 second round pick (#20-Steve Barnett)
- Pick 1963 ninth round pick (#118-Monte Day)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders
Chicago Bears received 1966 sixth round pick (#85-Dennis Brewster), while Washington Commanders received Steve Barnett. Washington received tackle Steve Barnett and Chicago received the 1966 sixth-round pick used on Dennis Brewster. Barnett gave Washington immediate line help in 1964, while the later draft selection did not generate a stronger documented professional return for Chicago. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Chicago Bears, a B- for Washington Commanders, and a Washington Commanders Win verdict.
Assets Received
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1966 sixth round pick (#85-Dennis Brewster)
Washington Commanders
- Player Steve Barnett