Trade 1
June 6, 1964
Chicago Bears received 1965 first round pick (#6-Steve DeLong).
NFL Trade History
Steve DeLong NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Steve DeLong to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Chicago Bears, Washington Commanders, Los Angeles Chargers, and Arizona Cardinals.
3 Recorded trades
4 Teams represented
1964–1972 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Steve DeLong Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Steve DeLong across 3 recorded transactions from June 6, 1964 through August 8, 1972. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
July 26, 1972
Chicago Bears received Steve DeLong.
Trade 3
August 8, 1972
Chicago Bears received 1973 fourth round pick (#84, later sent to San Diego in the Steve DeLong transaction; Chargers selected Jim Thaxton).
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Washington Redskins Win; Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers Win; Chicago Bears Win. The timeline spans 1964–1972 and 4 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
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders
Washington acquired receiver Angelo Coia and defensive tackle Fred Williams from Chicago for its 1965 first-round pick, which became No. 6 overall Steve DeLong. Coia immediately started 13 games and posted 500 receiving yards with five touchdowns in 1964, while Williams joined the defensive rotation. DeLong signed with the rival AFL Chargers and did not play for Chicago until 1972. Washington therefore realized the stronger immediate and team-specific return.
Assets Received
Washington Commanders
- Player Angelo Coia
- Player Fred Williams
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1965 first round pick (#6-Steve DeLong)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers
Chicago acquired veteran defensive lineman Steve DeLong, but his Bears tenure came at the end of his NFL career and produced limited lasting value. The C grade reflects a legitimate veteran acquisition without a substantial long-term payoff. San Diego's eventual use of the fourth-round selection on Jim Thaxton produced the stronger realized return and supports the Chargers Win verdict.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Chargers
- Pick 1973 fourth round pick (#84-Jim Thaxton)
Chicago Bears
- Player Steve DeLong
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Arizona Cardinals and Chicago Bears
St. Louis acquired Steve Wright and John Hoffman from Chicago for a 1973 fourth-round choice that became pick No. 84. Wright appeared in five games with four starts for the Cardinals, while Hoffman played only two games with one start. Chicago used the draft value in the Steve DeLong transaction, and DeLong started all 14 Bears games in 1972.
Assets Received
Arizona Cardinals
- Player Steve Wright (T.)
- Player John Hoffman (Frederick)
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1973 fourth round pick (#84, later sent to San Diego in the Steve DeLong transaction; Chargers selected Jim Thaxton)