TradeVerdicts connects Steve Kiner to 4 exact
public NFL transactions involving Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Tennessee Titans.
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relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring
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Chronological Timeline
4 Recorded Trades
Oldest to newest
Trade 1 of 4
Cleveland Browns and Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys Win Tier: major
Confidence: high
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.
Dallas Cowboys received 1972 fourth round pick (#90-Robert West) from New England Patriots for Steve Kiner. The recorded outcome favors Dallas Cowboys.
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.
New England Patriots Win Tier: minor
Confidence: high
New England Patriots received 1974 ninth round pick (#209-Ed McCartney) and eighth round pick (selection not identified) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Steve Kiner. The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.
