Trade 1
August 2, 1985
Indianapolis Colts received Tim Golden.
NFL Trade History
Tim Golden NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Tim Golden to one exact public NFL transaction involving Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1985 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Tim Golden Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the August 2, 1985 transaction between Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots. The card below shows exactly where Tim Golden appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots
Indianapolis acquired linebacker Tim Golden from New England on August 2, 1985 for a conditional 1986 tenth-round pick. Golden did not appear in a Colts regular-season game and was waived before the season, after which Philadelphia claimed him. The conditional pick was not exercised, leaving both franchises with no realized regular-season or draft value from the exchange.
Assets Received
Indianapolis Colts
- Player Tim Golden
New England Patriots
- Pick 1986 conditional tenth-round pick (not exercised)