Atlanta Falcons–Green Bay Packers Trade History

Atlanta Falcons received Steve Duich, while Green Bay Packers received Wade Traynham. Steve Duich eventually appeared in NFL games as an offensive lineman after Atlanta acquired him. That gave the Falcons at least some realized player value from the swap. In hindsight, that direct return supports a C+ grade for Atlanta Falcons. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.

Atlanta received Bob Long and Doug Goodwin. Long immediately started nine games for the Falcons and produced 484 receiving yards with four touchdowns, creating a substantial first-season return and making Atlanta's side clearly more productive in hindsight. The A- grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is Atlanta Falcons Win.

Atlanta acquired tight end Ron Jones from Green Bay for cash on September 2, 1970. Jones had played six games for Green Bay in 1969 but never appeared in a regular-season game for Atlanta. In hindsight, the grades are D+ for Atlanta Falcons and C+ for Green Bay Packers, producing a Green Bay Packers Win verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.

Atlanta Falcons received Fran Winkler. The locked Wave 209 research supports the D grade after comparing the direct production and draft value attributable to this transaction. The evaluation excludes unrelated later moves and unsupported assumptions. Against Green Bay Packers, that documented return supports the final verdict of Even Trade.

Atlanta Falcons received Dave Hampton, while Green Bay Packers received Malcolm Snider. Dave Hampton immediately became Atlanta's feature back, rushed for 995 yards in 1972, and led the NFL in all-purpose yardage. That was substantial, immediate production from a player acquired in a straight veteran-for-veteran swap. In hindsight, that direct return supports a B+ grade for Atlanta Falcons. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.

Atlanta Falcons received Steve Luke and draft choice (round and selection not identified) from Green Bay Packers in the 1981-07-22 exchange. Steve Luke and Frank Reed were cut before the 1981 season, while the Dewey McClain-for-pick component was later voided after McClain was released, leaving effectively no realized value. Measured by what Atlanta Falcons actually realized after the deal, the return supports a D grade and represents roughly even direct value. The overall judgment is Even Trade.

Atlanta moved up ten spots in the second round of the 1987 draft and selected running back Kenny Flowers at No. 31. Flowers played only 16 NFL games and rushed for 85 yards. Green Bay received No. 41 and No. 69, using the earlier choice on linebacker Johnny Holland. Holland became a seven-year Packers regular and a major defensive contributor, giving Green Bay a decisive return from the trade-down.

Atlanta moved defensive back Dennis Woodberry to Green Bay in August 1987 and received cash in return. Woodberry did not become a regular-season contributor for the Packers after the deal, leaving Green Bay without meaningful on-field value from the acquisition. Atlanta at least converted a player it was willing to move into immediate consideration, giving the Falcons a modest hindsight edge.

Green Bay traded kicker Brad Daluiso to Atlanta on August 26, 1991 for a future undisclosed draft choice, described contemporaneously as a 1992 selection. Daluiso appeared in only two games for the Falcons before being waived, while Green Bay at least converted a surplus specialist into future draft capital. The exact downstream pick remains unidentified, but the Packers earn a modest C+ to Atlanta's C-.

Green Bay sent the 17th pick in the 1992 draft to Atlanta for Brett Favre, an unproven second-year quarterback who had barely played as a rookie. Favre became a three-time MVP, Super Bowl champion, and franchise icon. Atlanta later moved the No. 17 pick in a separate draft-day trade. Whatever value the Falcons extracted from that asset chain never approached the quarterback Green Bay received.

Atlanta acquired cornerback Vinnie Clark from Green Bay for a 1993 fourth-round pick, No. 94, used on Derrick Lassic. Draft records date the agreement to April 1, while the NFL transaction list shows Clark's move on April 2. The Falcons gained immediate secondary help, but Green Bay secured meaningful mid-round capital and holds the stronger value side of the exchange.

Atlanta acquired defensive lineman Lester Archambeau from Green Bay for receiver James Milling in June 1993. Archambeau became a long-term Falcons fixture, appearing in 108 games over seven seasons and recording 31 sacks, including 10 during Atlanta's 1998 Super Bowl season. Milling's NFL statistical record contains only earlier Atlanta appearances and no Green Bay games after the trade. The Falcons turned a player who provided no Packers production into years of starting-caliber defensive value.

Atlanta sent punter Tim Kalal to Green Bay on August 30, 1993 for a conditional draft choice that was not exercised. The Packers acquired a late-camp specialist but did not receive meaningful lasting regular-season value, while Atlanta never realized the conditional pick. Because neither side converted the transaction into durable football or draft value, the deal is best graded as an even C/C exchange.

Atlanta and Green Bay agreed to a deadline exchange involving Eric Dickerson, Bruce Pickens, John Stephens and a conditional 1994 pick, but Dickerson failed the Packers physical and his rights returned to Atlanta. The surviving value was much smaller: Green Bay kept Pickens, while Atlanta kept Stephens and the conditional pick. Neither side created enough lasting value to earn more than an even C/C result.

Atlanta moved up from No. 47 to No. 37 in the 2006 draft and also received pick 139, selecting Jimmy Williams and Quinn Ojinnaka. Green Bay received picks 47, 93 and 148; No. 47 became Daryn Colledge, a five-year starter who helped the Packers win Super Bowl XLV. That sustained line value gave Green Bay the stronger return.