TradeVerdicts connects T.J. Yates to 3 exact
public NFL transactions involving Indianapolis Colts, Washington Commanders, Houston Texans, and Atlanta Falcons.
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3 Recorded Trades
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Trade 1 of 3
Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders
Washington Commanders Win Tier: standard
Confidence: high
Indianapolis moved up four spots for offensive lineman Ben Ijalana, sending Washington picks No. 53 and No. 152. Injuries prevented Ijalana from becoming a meaningful Colts contributor. Washington repeatedly recycled both acquired choices, turning them into portions of a broader 2011 draft-day chain that produced Leonard Hankerson, DeJon Gomes, Maurice Hurt, Roy Helu and Aldrick Robinson. The volume of usable downstream value clearly exceeded Indianapolis' return.
Washington sent picks No. 127, No. 144 and No. 152 to Houston for No. 105 and No. 178. Washington selected Roy Helu and Aldrick Robinson, receiving productive offensive seasons from both. Houston used its three picks on Roc Carmichael, Shiloh Keo and T.J. Yates. Yates' emergency quarterback work, including a playoff win as a rookie, gave the Texans meaningful value. Both sides built useful depth from the exchange.
Houston Texans come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Atlanta Falcons C+, Houston Texans B) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.
