Trade 1
September 6, 1973
Washington Commanders received 1974 third round pick (#62) [later traded to Chicago Bears for Willie Holman and 1975 fifth round pick (#108-Mike Thomas)].
NFL Trade History
Willie Holman NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Willie Holman to 2 exact public NFL transactions involving New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, and Chicago Bears.
2 Recorded trades
3 Teams represented
1973 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Willie Holman Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Willie Holman across 2 recorded transactions from September 6, 1973 through October 23, 1973. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
October 23, 1973
Washington Commanders received Willie Holman.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Washington Commanders Win. The timeline spans 1973 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
New England Patriots and Washington Commanders
Washington acquired linebacker Brad Dusek and a 1974 third-round pick from New England for Donnel Smith and a 1974 seventh-round pick. Dusek became an eight-season Washington fixture, while the third-round choice retained additional trade value. New England's seventh-rounder became Maury Damkroger, whose Patriots career lasted 13 games, creating a clear Washington advantage.
Assets Received
Washington Commanders
- Player Brad Dusek
- Pick 1974 third round pick (#62) [later traded to Chicago Bears for Willie Holman and 1975 fifth round pick (#108-Mike Thomas)]
New England Patriots
- Player Donnel Smith
- Pick 1974 seventh round pick (#178-Maury Damkroger)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 2
Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders
Washington acquired Willie Holman plus Chicago's 1975 fifth-round pick while sending the Bears a 1974 third-rounder. That fifth-round choice became running back Mike Thomas, the 1975 AP Offensive Rookie of the Year and a 1976 Pro Bowler who rushed for more than 4,000 career yards. Chicago's pick became Cliff Taylor, whose NFL impact was minimal, making Washington the decisive winner.
Assets Received
Washington Commanders
- Player Willie Holman
- Pick 1975 fifth round pick (#108-Mike Thomas)
Chicago Bears
- Pick 1974 third round pick (#62-Cliff Taylor)