Trade 1
May 23, 1969
Dallas Cowboys received 1970 third round pick (#73-Steve Kiner).
NFL Trade History
Steve Kiner NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Steve Kiner to 4 exact public NFL transactions involving Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans.
4 Recorded trades
5 Teams represented
1969–1974 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Cleveland Browns Dallas Cowboys New England Patriots Miami Dolphins Tennessee Titans
Player Transaction Context
Why Steve Kiner Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Steve Kiner across 4 recorded transactions from May 23, 1969 through January 30, 1974. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
July 23, 1971
New England Patriots received Steve Kiner.
Trade 3
August 4, 1972
Miami Dolphins received Steve Kiner.
Trade 4
January 30, 1974
Tennessee Titans received Steve Kiner.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Dallas Cowboys Win; New England Patriots Win; Even Trade; Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans Win. The timeline spans 1969–1974 and 5 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
4 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 4
Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys
Dallas traded quarterback Jerry Rhome to Cleveland for a 1970 third-round pick that became Steve Kiner and a conditional third-rounder that became Charlie Waters. The condition was triggered when Cleveland moved Rhome before the draft. Waters developed into a three-time Pro Bowler, two-time Super Bowl champion and 41-interception defensive back, giving Dallas the overwhelming long-term return.
Assets Received
Dallas Cowboys
- Pick 1970 third round pick (#73-Steve Kiner)
- Pick 1970 conditional third round pick (if Rhome is traded from Browns before 1970 draft) (#66-Charlie Waters)
Cleveland Browns
- Player Jerry Rhome
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 4
Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots
Dallas Cowboys received 1972 fourth round pick (#90-Robert West) in the exchange with New England Patriots. Dallas used the fourth-round selection on No. 90 Robert West, but West did not create regular-season value comparable to Kiner's immediate contribution in New England. Against New England Patriots' return of Steve Kiner, that result supports a D+ grade. The transaction is judged as New England Patriots Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Assets Received
Dallas Cowboys
- Pick 1972 fourth round pick (#90-Robert West)
New England Patriots
- Player Steve Kiner
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 4
Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots
Miami acquired linebacker Steve Kiner from New England on August 4, 1972 for offensive tackle Bill Griffin. The historical record supports one Griffin in the exchange, not two separate players. Kiner was waived by Miami before the regular season, while Griffin never produced regular-season NFL value for New England. With neither side realizing meaningful on-field return, this belongs as an even trade.
Assets Received
Miami Dolphins
- Player Steve Kiner
New England Patriots
- Player Bill Griffin
Team Grades
Trade 4 of 4
New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans
New England traded linebacker Steve Kiner to the Houston Oilers on January 30, 1974 for Houston's ninth-round pick, No. 209. The Patriots used the selection on Ed McCartney, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Kiner became a five-year Houston starter, playing 72 games with 71 starts from 1974 through 1978 and contributing to the Oilers' rise into an AFC contender.
Assets Received
New England Patriots
- Pick 1974 ninth-round pick (#209-Ed McCartney)
Tennessee Titans
- Player Steve Kiner