Trade 1
January 23, 1971
New Orleans Saints received Tom Roussel.
NFL Trade History
Tom Roussel NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Tom Roussel to one exact public NFL transaction involving New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1971 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Tom Roussel Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the January 23, 1971 transaction between New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders. The card below shows exactly where Tom Roussel appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
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Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
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New Orleans Saints and Washington Commanders
Washington acquired quarterback Billy Kilmer from New Orleans in January 1971 for linebacker Tom Roussel plus 1971 picks No. 88 Richard 'Wimpy' Winther and No. 194 James Elder. Kilmer became a central starter, led Washington to consecutive playoff appearances and started the franchise's first Super Bowl. That impact overwhelms the Saints' three-asset return and makes this a clear Washington win.
Assets Received
Washington Commanders
- Player Billy Kilmer
New Orleans Saints
- Player Tom Roussel
- Pick 1971 fourth round pick (#88-Richard 'Wimpy' Winther)
- Pick 1971 eighth round pick (#194-James Elder)