Trade 1
March 4, 2004
Denver Broncos received 2004 2nd round pick (41st overall, Tatum Bell).
NFL Trade History
Tatum Bell NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Tatum Bell to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, and Detroit Lions.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
2004–2007 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Tatum Bell Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Tatum Bell across 2 recorded transactions from March 4, 2004 through March 2, 2007. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
March 2, 2007
Detroit Lions received Tatum Bell.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Denver Broncos Win. The timeline spans 2004–2007 and 3 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
2 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 2
Denver Broncos and Washington Commanders
Denver traded Clinton Portis to Washington and received Champ Bailey plus the 41st pick in the 2004 draft, which became Tatum Bell. Portis produced several excellent seasons in Washington, including three 1,200-yard campaigns, so the deal was not a failure for Washington. Bailey became a Hall of Fame cornerback and perennial Pro Bowler in Denver, however, while the Broncos also received meaningful draft capital.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Champ Bailey
- Pick 2004 2nd round pick (41st overall, Tatum Bell)
Washington Commanders
- Player Clinton Portis
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions
Denver Broncos received Dre' Bly and 2007 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, Rufus Alexander). Denver received Dre' Bly and a sixth-round pick. Bly supplied two seasons as a regular starter in the Broncos secondary, giving Denver the most substantial direct player contribution in the exchange. Bly's two starting seasons gave Denver the clearest realized value, so the existing Broncos win remains well supported after the bundled assets are separated. That outcome supports a B grade for Denver Broncos.
Assets Received
Denver Broncos
- Player Dre' Bly
- Pick 2007 6th round pick (176th overall subsequently traded, Rufus Alexander)
Detroit Lions
- Player Tatum Bell
- Player George Foster
- Pick 2007 5th round pick (158th overall, Johnny Baldwin)