Trade 1
September 17, 1981
Los Angeles Chargers received Chargers option to swap 1982 first round picks with Packers (#13) [later traded with Aundra Thompson and 1982 third round pick (#76-John Krimm) to New Orleans Saints for Wes Chandler].
NFL Trade History
Wes Chandler NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Wes Chandler to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Green Bay Packers, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, and San Francisco 49ers.
3 Recorded trades
4 Teams represented
1981–1988 Trade-history span
Teams in this profile: Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Chargers New Orleans Saints San Francisco 49ers
Player Transaction Context
Why Wes Chandler Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Wes Chandler across 3 recorded transactions from September 17, 1981 through June 2, 1988. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
September 29, 1981
Los Angeles Chargers received Wes Chandler.
Trade 3
June 2, 1988
San Francisco 49ers received Wes Chandler.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Los Angeles Chargers Win; Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers Win; San Francisco 49ers Win. The timeline spans 1981–1988 and 4 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
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Chargers
San Diego sent star receiver John Jefferson to Green Bay in 1981 and received Aundra Thompson, a favorable first-round positioning arrangement, additional first- and second-round selections and another future second. The Chargers repeatedly reused those assets in later transactions, including the package that brought Wes Chandler. Jefferson remained productive for Green Bay, but San Diego created the broader and more durable roster-building return.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Aundra Thompson
- Pick Chargers option to swap 1982 first round picks with Packers (#13) [later traded with Aundra Thompson and 1982 third round pick (#76-John Krimm) to New Orleans Saints for Wes Chandler]
- Pick 1983 first round pick (#20-Gary Anderson (Allan))
- Pick 1982 second round pick (#40) [later traded with 1983 third round pick (#80-Steve Moore (a)) to New England Patriots for Tim Fox]
- Pick 1984 second round pick (#39) [later traded to New York Jets for Abdul Salaam / Larry Faulk and Kenny Neil]
Green Bay Packers
- Player John Jefferson
- Pick Chargers option to swap 1982 first round picks with Packers (#22-Ron Hallstrom)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans Saints
San Diego quickly used part of the John Jefferson return to acquire Wes Chandler from New Orleans, sending Aundra Thompson plus 1982 first- and third-round picks. Chandler became a premier Chargers receiver and a central piece of the Air Coryell offense. New Orleans did not receive comparable production from the package, giving San Diego a clear and lasting win.
Assets Received
Los Angeles Chargers
- Player Wes Chandler
New Orleans Saints
- Player Aundra Thompson
- Pick 1982 first round pick (#13-Lindsay Scott)
- Pick 1982 third round pick (#76-John Krimm)
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers
San Diego sent Wes Chandler to San Francisco with Fred Quillan initially heading the other way. When Quillan did not remain with the Chargers, the protected terms produced 1989 and 1990 seventh-round selections instead. Those picks became Terrance Jones and Keith Collins and did not match Chandler's remaining contribution. The conditional structure protected San Diego from receiving nothing, but San Francisco still secured the stronger practical return.
Assets Received
San Francisco 49ers
- Player Wes Chandler
Los Angeles Chargers
- Pick 1989 7th round pick (195th overall, Terrance Jones; replacement consideration after Fred Quillan did not remain with San Diego)
- Pick 1990 7th round pick (193rd overall, Keith Collins; draft protection tied to the Fred Quillan condition)