Verified NFL Trade Profile

Steve McLaughlin

TradeVerdicts connects Steve McLaughlin to one exact public NFL transaction involving Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams.

1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1995 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams

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Trade History Overview

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Transaction Snapshot

Recorded Trade

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Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams

Detroit Lions Win Tier: standard Confidence: high

Detroit moved from No. 82 to No. 70 for tight end David Sloan, giving the Rams Nos. 82 and 115. Sloan became a long-term Lions contributor, playing 110 NFL games, catching 192 passes and earning a Pro Bowl selection. The Rams selected kicker Steve McLaughlin and tight end Lovell Pinkney; each played only eight NFL games. Detroit turned a modest move up into the only durable player.

Assets Received

Detroit Lions
  • Pick 1995 3rd round pick (70th overall, David Sloan)
Los Angeles Rams
  • Pick 1995 3rd round pick (82nd overall, Steve McLaughlin)
  • Pick 1995 4th round pick (115th overall, Lovell Pinkney)

Team Grades

Detroit Lions A
Los Angeles Rams D
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