Trade 1
April 9, 2020
Los Angeles Rams received 2020 2nd round pick (57th overall, Van Jefferson).
NFL Trade History
Van Jefferson NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Van Jefferson to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
2020–2023 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Van Jefferson Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Van Jefferson across 2 recorded transactions from April 9, 2020 through October 10, 2023. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
October 10, 2023
Atlanta Falcons received Van Jefferson.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Even Trade; Los Angeles Rams Win. The timeline spans 2020–2023 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
Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles sent Brandin Cooks and a 2022 fourth-round pick to Houston for the No. 57 selection in the 2020 draft, which became wide receiver Van Jefferson. Cooks gave the Texans two 1,000-yard seasons before another trade, while Jefferson became a regular contributor for the Rams and topped 800 yards during their Super Bowl LVI championship season. Both clubs realized meaningful value.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Rams
- Pick 2020 2nd round pick (57th overall, Van Jefferson)
Houston Texans
- Player Brandin Cooks
- Pick 2022 4th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Bailey Zappe)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Atlanta Falcons and Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles sent Van Jefferson and a 2025 seventh-round pick to Atlanta for a 2025 sixth-round selection. Jefferson caught only 12 passes for 101 yards in 12 games with the Falcons and left after the season. The Rams cleared a crowded receiver rotation and improved their future draft position by a round, making the modest transaction a clean win for Los Angeles in hindsight.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Rams
- Pick 2025 6th round pick (190th overall, subsequently traded)
Atlanta Falcons
- Player Van Jefferson
- Pick 2025 7th round pick (242nd overall, subsequently traded)