Trade 1
August 1, 1985
Los Angeles Chargers received Vernon Maxwell.
NFL Trade History
Vernon Maxwell NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Vernon Maxwell to one exact public NFL transaction involving Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1985 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Vernon Maxwell Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the August 1, 1985 transaction between Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers. The card below shows exactly where Vernon Maxwell 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 Los Angeles Chargers
Indianapolis traded linebacker Vernon Maxwell to San Diego on August 1, 1985 for a 1986 fifth-round pick. The Colts later used that selection, No. 124 overall, on center Gary Walker. Walker never became a contributor for Indianapolis, but the Colts at least converted an expendable player into meaningful draft capital. That matters because Maxwell did not survive San Diego’s final preseason cuts.
Assets Received
Indianapolis Colts
- Pick 1986 fifth-round pick (No. 124 overall - Gary Walker)
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Vernon Maxwell