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Green Bay sent quarterback Kyle McCord to Miami for a sixth-round selection in the 2028 NFL Draft. With Jordan Love established and other options competing behind him, the Packers turned surplus quarterback depth into a future asset rather than risk receiving nothing from a roster decision. The pick remains years from producing value, but Green Bay secured tangible compensation at a position where McCord was not needed to start.
Green Bay acquired running back Kaleb Johnson from Pittsburgh for a 2028 sixth-round pick on August 30, 2026, pending a physical. Johnson was the 83rd pick in the 2025 draft but had a limited rookie season, while Green Bay suddenly needed more backfield insurance. The Packers get a narrow current-read edge because they bought recent third-round pedigree and multiple years of team control for a future sixth.
Green Bay acquired tight end Mark Redman from the Rams for a 2028 seventh-round pick on August 30, 2026, pending a physical. Redman spent 2025 on Los Angeles’ practice squad and had not played a regular-season game, but Green Bay needed tight-end depth and liked his preseason. The Packers make a sensible low-cost roster bet; the Rams get the edge for turning likely surplus into a draft asset.
Green Bay moved to No. 216 and selected kicker Trey Smack. By the end of the 2026 preseason, Smack had won the Packers' kicking job, giving Green Bay an immediate roster return from the trade. Because the regular season had not yet begun, the grade remains deliberately restrained, but current roster value favors the Packers over Seattle's two later selections.
Tampa Bay traded down seven spots in the third round on April 24, 2026, sending No. 77 to Green Bay for Nos. 84 and 160. The Buccaneers used No. 84 on wide receiver Ted Hurst III and No. 160 on guard Billy Schrauth. Hurst opened his rookie season as a starter and had five catches for 63 yards through Tampa Bay's first two games, while Schrauth had not yet recorded a regular-season appearance on the club's official stat page.
Philadelphia acquired Dontayvion Wicks from Green Bay for a 2026 fifth-round pick, No. 153 overall, and a 2027 sixth-round pick. Wicks arrived after producing 108 catches, 1,328 yards and 11 touchdowns over three Packers seasons, giving the Eagles another proven receiving option. The price was modest enough to support a B for Philadelphia, while Green Bay receives a C+ for turning depth into two selections.
Dallas acquired edge rusher Rashan Gary from Green Bay for a 2027 fourth-round pick, a modest draft price for a veteran with 46.5 sacks over seven Packers seasons. Gary had 7.5 sacks and 20 quarterback hits in 2025 before the move. The Cowboys receive an A- for adding established pass-rush help without surrendering an early pick; Green Bay receives a C for accepting future mid-round value.
Green Bay acquired veteran linebacker Zaire Franklin from Indianapolis in a straight player-for-player exchange for defensive lineman Colby Wooden. Franklin arrived with 132 games, 82 starts, a 2024 second-team All-Pro selection, and a Pro Bowl appearance, giving the Packers a proven middle-of-the-defense option. Wooden is younger and had become a starter, so the long-term result remains open, but Green Bay received the stronger established résumé at the time of the trade.
Green Bay acquired Micah Parsons from Dallas in August 2025 for Kenny Clark and first-round picks in 2026 and 2027. Parsons immediately recorded 12.5 sacks in 14 games for the Packers, giving Green Bay elite production from the centerpiece it targeted. Dallas received substantial veteran and draft value, but one future first remains unresolved and the 2026 choice was later moved again.
Green Bay acquired Darian Kinnard from Philadelphia for a 2027 sixth-round pick and immediately received useful offensive-line depth. Kinnard played all 17 regular-season games for the Packers in 2025 and started four. Philadelphia’s compensation remains a legitimate future asset, but the sixth-round pick has not yet been exercised. The Packers therefore hold the stronger realized value today, with the final margin still capable of changing.
Pittsburgh acquired veteran edge rusher Preston Smith from Green Bay for a 2025 seventh-round pick. Smith recorded 13 tackles and two sacks in eight regular-season games while working behind T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith and Nick Herbig, then was released in February 2025. That useful but brief depth contribution gives the Steelers only a narrow advantage.
Green Bay acquired Malik Willis from Tennessee for a 2025 seventh-round pick, a modest cost that quickly paid off when Jordan Love was injured. Willis threw for 550 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions with a 124.8 passer rating in 2024, then remained an efficient backup in 2025. Tennessee turned the pick into later draft movement, but the Packers received meaningful quarterback insurance at one of the league’s most valuable positions.
Buffalo moved down five spots in the 2024 fifth round, sending No. 163 to Green Bay for Nos. 168 and 219. The Packers selected Jacob Monk, while Buffalo took edge rusher Javon Solomon and defensive back Daequan Hardy. Solomon has appeared in 31 games across his first two seasons and produced three sacks, giving the Bills the strongest realized return from the exchange.
Green Bay traded two later selections to the Jets to move up to No. 111 for safety Evan Williams. New York received Nos. 126 and 190, but Williams quickly became a substantial defensive contributor for the Packers, earning rookie recognition and continuing as a playmaking starter. The Jets gained extra chances, yet Green Bay converted the consolidated pick into the best realized player value.
New Orleans moved from No. 45 to No. 41 for Kool-Aid McKinstry, sending Green Bay additional selections at Nos. 168 and 190. McKinstry developed into a high-level Saints starter with 17 pass breakups and three interceptions in 2025. Green Bay selected Edgerrin Cooper at No. 45 and retained two extra draft opportunities, creating substantial value on both sides.
Buffalo acquired Rasul Douglas and a 2024 fifth-round pick from Green Bay for a 2024 third-round choice. Douglas made an immediate impact with four interceptions in nine regular-season games in 2023, then started 15 games in 2024 and helped another playoff run before leaving in free agency. Green Bay still received a useful young player in Ty'Ron Hopper, but Douglas gave Buffalo the stronger realized return.
Detroit moved up three spots for Brian Branch, who became one of the league's most productive young defensive backs. Green Bay moved down, added pick No. 159 for Dontayvion Wicks, then flipped No. 48 to Tampa Bay for the choices used on Jayden Reed and Karl Brooks. Branch is the best single player, but Green Bay created three productive contributors. Both sides earned an excellent return.
Tampa Bay moved up two spots in the second round on April 28, 2023, sending picks No. 50 and No. 179 to Green Bay for No. 48. The Buccaneers selected North Dakota State guard Cody Mauch, who immediately became a full-time starter and started all 34 regular-season games over his first two NFL seasons before an injury-shortened 2025. Tampa Bay obtained a legitimate starting lineman, but Green Bay turned the trade-down into two productive players.
The Jets acquired Aaron Rodgers plus 2023 first- and fifth-round picks, while Green Bay received picks that became Lukas Van Ness, Luke Musgrave, Anders Carlson and a 2024 second-rounder later moved for additional capital. Rodgers tore his Achilles four snaps into 2023, then went 5-12 in 2024 despite 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns. Green Bay received multiple young contributors and moved on cleanly to Jordan Love, making this an overwhelming Packers win.
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Green Bay moved back eight spots in the fifth round of the 2022 draft and added an extra seventh-rounder, turning the return into Kingsley Enagbare and Jonathan Ford. Denver used No. 171 on Luke Wattenberg. Wattenberg developed into a useful interior lineman, but Enagbare became a regular part of Green Bay's edge rotation and gives the Packers the stronger combined return from the two selections.
Green Bay sent picks 53 and 59 to Minnesota for No. 34 and selected Christian Watson. Watson has 133 catches for 2,264 yards and 20 receiving touchdowns through four seasons and signed another extension in 2026. Minnesota used No. 59 on Ed Ingram and later packaged No. 53 with other picks to move up for Andrew Booth Jr. Ingram supplied 41 starts, but Watson became the highest-impact player, giving Green Bay the win.
Las Vegas sent Green Bay first- and second-round picks for Davante Adams, then gave him a major extension. Adams produced 221 catches, 2,869 yards and 23 touchdowns for the Raiders before being traded to the Jets in 2024 for a third-round pick later used in the Geno Smith deal. Green Bay drafted Quay Walker at No. 22 and used No. 53 in the move for Christian Watson. Both sides gained value, but Green Bay built the stronger long-term return.
Green Bay acquired punter Corey Bojorquez and a 2023 seventh-round pick from the Rams for a 2023 sixth-round selection. Bojorquez gave the Packers useful punting for one season, and Green Bay eventually used pick No. 235 on running back Lew Nichols. The return had practical value, but the Rams received the stronger draft asset and preserved more flexibility with the sixth-rounder.
Green Bay Packers received 2022 7th round pick (228th overall, Tariq Carpenter). Green Bay used the seventh-round choice on Tariq Carpenter, who appeared in 14 games as a rookie and contributed on special teams. That result supports a C+ grade for Green Bay Packers. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Green Bay received Isaac Yiadom in the August 2021 cornerback swap and got the more useful short-term return. Yiadom appeared in all 16 games for the Packers and made a start, providing workable depth during the season. That is modest value rather than a major win, but it clearly exceeded what New York received, supporting a C+ grade for Green Bay.
Green Bay reacquired Randall Cobb from Houston for a 2022 sixth-round pick at Aaron Rodgers' urging. Cobb caught 28 passes for 375 yards and five touchdowns in 2021, then 34 for 417 yards in 2022, contributing to a 13-win season and another playoff appearance. Houston used pick No. 205 on tackle Austin Deculus, who became depth rather than a long-term starter. For a sixth-round cost, the Packers received two useful veteran seasons and won comfortably.
Green Bay sent picks No. 92 and No. 135 to Tennessee to move up seven spots for Amari Rodgers at No. 85. Rodgers appeared in 26 games with one start before the Packers released him in November 2022, and problems in the return game shortened his opportunity. The move-up therefore produced little lasting offensive or special-teams value for Green Bay.
Green Bay traded picks No. 30 and No. 136 to Miami for No. 26 and selected quarterback Jordan Love. Miami took cornerback Noah Igbinoghene at No. 30 and later moved the fourth-rounder. Love developed behind Aaron Rodgers, became Green Bay's starter in 2023, led a playoff run, and earned a major extension, while Igbinoghene never became a long-term Dolphins starter.
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Green Bay Packers traded Trevor Davis to the Raiders for the 2020 sixth-round pick that became No. 192, Jon Runyan. Davis lasted only part of the 2019 season in Oakland, while Runyan developed into a durable Green Bay guard and started 50 games from 2021 through 2023. Converting a fringe return specialist into a multi-year starter earns Green Bay an A-.
Green Bay Packers received B.J. Goodson, conditional 2020 7th round pick (not conveyed) from New York Giants in the 2019-09-02 trade. Green Bay acquired B.J. Goodson, who played 15 games and started nine for the 2019 Packers. New York Giants's return was conditional 2020 7th round pick (not conveyed). The conditional seventh-round picks on both sides were not conveyed, leaving New York without a realized draft asset from the swap. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
Cleveland Browns received Justin McCray and 2020 7th round pick (244th overall subsequently traded, Nate Stanley) from Green Bay Packers, sending 2020 7th round pick (236th overall, Vernon Scott) the other way. Cleveland received useful 2019 starts, while Green Bay drafted Vernon Scott. That outcome supports a B- grade for Cleveland Browns, and the overall verdict is Cleveland Browns Win.
Green Bay received the 2020 sixth-round pick at No. 208 and selected Jake Hanson. Green Bay turned the compensation into the 208th pick in the 2020 draft and selected Jake Hanson. Hanson gave the Packers only limited playing time, so the choice never became a meaningful long-term return. A sixth-round pick still carried useful optionality, but the realized football value remained modest. In hindsight, that result supports a C grade for Green Bay Packers in a deal ultimately judged as Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans Win.
Seattle traded the 21st pick in 2019 to Green Bay for Nos. 30, 114 and 118. Green Bay selected Darnell Savage, who started 69 regular-season games over five seasons and intercepted nine passes. Seattle repeatedly moved the acquired selections, and two branches of the deal ultimately combined to acquire the pick used on DK Metcalf, who produced 6,324 receiving yards and 48 touchdowns in six Seahawks seasons. Seattle's asset tree became far more valuable.
Baltimore Ravens received Ty Montgomery. Baltimore received Ty Montgomery, whose Ravens tenure was brief and did not create a lasting role. That result supports a C- for Baltimore Ravens. The overall comparison favors Green Bay Packers, leaving Baltimore Ravens on the weaker side of the exchange. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.
Green Bay Packers received 2019 4th round pick (118th overall subsequently traded, Hjalte Froholdt) in the deal with Washington Commanders. Green Bay later included pick 118 with pick 30 and another fourth-rounder to move up for Darnell Savage. The acquired pick therefore preserved meaningful draft-day leverage for the Packers. That outcome supports a B+ for Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Packers Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
Green Bay traded backup quarterback Brett Hundley to Seattle for a 2019 sixth-round pick that became No. 194 and Dexter Williams. Williams produced only a small rushing role for the Packers, but Green Bay still converted a quarterback it no longer needed into a draft asset. Seattle carried Hundley as veteran insurance without receiving regular-season quarterback production, leaving the realized value nearly even.
Green Bay acquired linebacker Antonio Morrison from Indianapolis for cornerback Lenzy Pipkins just before the 2018 season. Morrison played all 16 games for the Packers, recorded 47 tackles and added a sack, giving Green Bay immediate defensive and special-teams utility. Pipkins did not establish a comparable Colts role, so the Packers received the more meaningful original-team return from the straight player swap.
Carolina sent pick No. 88 to Green Bay for Nos. 101 and 147. The Panthers selected tight end Ian Thomas at No. 101 and later used No. 147 in another trade that helped them reach No. 136 for edge rusher Marquis Haynes. Thomas and Haynes both supplied multi-year Carolina roles, giving the Panthers broader realized value than Green Bay received from Oren Burks.
New Orleans paid picks No. 27 and 147 plus its 2019 first-rounder to jump to No. 14 for Marcus Davenport. Davenport flashed high-end ability and totaled 21.5 sacks in five Saints seasons, including nine in 2021, but injuries repeatedly limited his availability. Green Bay used the return as flexible capital in moves that helped produce Jaire Alexander in 2018 and Darnell Savage in 2019, giving the Packers the stronger long-term value.
Seattle traded pick No. 18 and a seventh-rounder to Green Bay for Nos. 27, 76 and 186. The Seahawks selected Rashaad Penny at 27, later turned No. 76 into Rasheem Green and another pick, and used No. 186 on Jacob Martin, who became part of the Jadeveon Clowney trade. Green Bay used No. 18 on Jaire Alexander, an All-Pro cornerback, giving the Packers the best individual player from a deal that still produced several useful Seattle assets.
Cleveland Browns received Damarious Randall plus the lower fourth- and fifth-round selections, while sending DeShone Kizer and the higher corresponding picks to Green Bay. Cleveland also turned No. 150 into Genard Avery, giving the Browns a stronger mix of immediate secondary help and draft value. That return supports a B grade. The final verdict is Cleveland Browns Win.
Denver Broncos received 2017 5th round pick (172nd overall, Isaiah McKenzie) from Green Bay Packers, sending 2017 5th round pick (175th overall, DeAngelo Yancey) and 2017 7th round pick (238th overall, Devante Mays) the other way. Judging only the original clubs, Denver receives a narrow low-end win. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Denver Broncos, and the overall verdict is Denver Broncos Win.
Cleveland moved up for David Njoku and landed the best player in the transaction. Njoku developed into a long-term Browns starter, a Pro Bowl tight end, and one of the club's most dependable offensive pieces. His sustained receiving production, red-zone value, and years of starting service gave Cleveland exactly the kind of payoff teams seek when sacrificing multiple selections to climb into the first round.
Green Bay acquired Knile Davis for a conditional 2018 pick, but the experiment lasted only two games. Davis carried five times for five yards and caught two passes for four yards before the Packers waived him on October 31. The compensation conditions were not met, so Kansas City received no draft choice. Green Bay therefore gained nine yards of offense at no draft-capital cost, a narrow win rather than the stronger result implied by the old generic copy.
Buffalo Bills received Lerentee McCray from Green Bay Packers. Buffalo received Lerentee McCray and used him for one season in reserve and special-teams work. The Bills received immediate roster depth but only a short tenure. That outcome supports a C grade for Buffalo Bills. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the football value the club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange.
Green Bay sent Nos. 57, 125 and 248 to Indianapolis to move up nine spots for tackle Jason Spriggs at No. 48. Spriggs made nine starts in three Packers seasons. The Colts selected T.J. Green, Antonio Morrison and Austin Blythe; Green and Morrison contributed starts, while Blythe's best NFL work came after Indianapolis waived him. Neither club found the lasting impact needed to claim a clear win.
Green Bay traded picks No. 166 and 247 to New England to move up to No. 147 for quarterback Brett Hundley. Hundley eventually started nine games during Aaron Rodgers' 2017 injury but went 3-6 and never became a long-term Packers answer. New England used No. 166 on long snapper Joe Cardona, who became a decade-long specialist and part of two Super Bowl championship teams. That longevity gives the Patriots the win.
Green Bay sent Jerel Worthy to New England in August 2014 for a conditional 2015 draft choice. Worthy did not make the Patriots' opening roster, and the pick did not convey. The Packers moved on from a former second-round selection but received no draft compensation, leaving little realized value to reward in this particular exchange.
Denver traded the 125th pick in the 2013 draft to Green Bay and received Nos. 146 and 173. The Broncos used those selections on Quanterus Smith and Vinston Painter, while the Packers used No. 125 on Johnathan Franklin. Denver turned one fourth-round slot into two later opportunities, and the added volume gives the Broncos the stronger overall value profile.
Miami moved up for cornerback Will Davis, while Green Bay traded down and used the first pick in its return on David Bakhtiari. Bakhtiari became the Packers’ long-term left tackle, earning multiple All-Pro honors and Pro Bowl recognition while protecting Aaron Rodgers for a decade. Davis never established himself as a Dolphins starter. The Packers also received two additional late-round picks, making the value gap enormous.
San Francisco acquired the 55th pick in the 2013 draft from Green Bay for picks 61 and 173. The 49ers selected tight end Vance McDonald, while the Packers selected running back Eddie Lacy at 61 and later moved the 173rd pick. McDonald built a useful career, but Lacy's immediate impact, including a 1,000-yard rookie season and major offensive role, gives Green Bay the stronger return.
Green Bay sent three late-round picks to New England to move up for linebacker Terrell Manning at No. 163 in 2012. Manning barely contributed for the Packers, while the Patriots turned the return into Nate Ebner, Alfonzo Dennard and Jeremy Ebert. Ebner became a long-tenured special teams player and Dennard supplied useful defensive snaps. New England extracted substantially more value from the late-round bundle and wins the trade.
Green Bay traded picks No. 90 and No. 163 to New England for No. 62 and selected Casey Hayward. Hayward intercepted six passes as a rookie and became a high-level Packers defensive back before later earning Pro Bowls elsewhere. New England selected Jake Bequette and then flipped No. 163 for Nate Ebner, Alfonzo Dennard and Jeremy Ebert. The Patriots recovered useful depth, but Hayward was the best direct outcome.
Green Bay moved up eight spots for defensive tackle Jerel Worthy, sending Philadelphia picks No. 59 and No. 123. The Eagles used those selections on Vinny Curry and Brandon Boykin. Curry became a long-term Philadelphia defensive lineman and later contributed to the franchise's Super Bowl LII championship, while Boykin supplied useful nickel-corner play. Worthy's Packers tenure was shortened by injuries, leaving Philadelphia with the stronger realized return.
Green Bay traded fullback Quinn Johnson to Tennessee on September 3, 2011 for a conditional 2012 draft choice. The condition was not met, so Green Bay received no draft asset from the deal.
Green Bay received a future seventh-round selection, identified as the 2012 No. 224 pick, and later moved that asset. The Packers preserved modest draft value but did not turn it into a clear long-term advantage attributable to this exchange. That outcome supports a C grade for Green Bay Packers within the final Even Trade verdict.
Denver traded picks No. 141 and No. 186 to Green Bay for selections No. 129 and No. 204, then drafted tight ends Julius Thomas and Virgil Green. Thomas became a two-time Pro Bowler and major red-zone target during Peyton Manning's record-setting Denver years, while Green supplied years of blocking and depth. Green Bay's D.J. Williams and D.J. Smith provided much less lasting value.
Miami moved up five spots in the sixth round and received No. 174 plus No. 231, selecting Charles Clay and Frank Kearse. Clay developed into a versatile four-year Dolphins starter and productive receiving weapon before continuing a long NFL career. Green Bay selected Caleb Schlauderaff and Ryan Taylor with Miami's outgoing picks, but neither matched Clay's sustained Miami impact.
Green Bay Packers received 2011 6th round pick (174th overall; subsequently traded by Green Bay) and 2011 7th round pick (231st overall; subsequently traded by Green Bay) in the 2011-04-30 exchange with San Francisco 49ers. Green Bay moved both acquired selections again, so later players tied to those pick numbers belong to later transactions. The direct package, rather than later movement of any acquired asset, is the basis for the hindsight judgment. Against what Green Bay Packers surrendered, the result supports San Francisco 49ers Win.
Green Bay acquired safety Anthony Smith from Jacksonville on October 18, 2010 for a conditional 2011 seventh-round pick. Contemporary reports identify the round, and the condition was never met, so no selection was conveyed. Smith appeared in only four games for the Packers before his stint ended. Green Bay obtained short-term injury depth while Jacksonville lost a player it was prepared to move but received no compensation. The deal grades evenly at C/C.
Green Bay traded picks No. 86 and No. 122 to Philadelphia for No. 71 and selected safety Morgan Burnett. Burnett became a long-term Packers starter, played 121 career games, intercepted 10 passes and was part of Green Bay’s Super Bowl XLV championship season. Philadelphia selected Daniel Te’o-Nesheim and Mike Kafka, neither of whom developed into a meaningful Eagles contributor. Green Bay decisively won the move-up.
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Green Bay acquired defensive back Derrick Martin from Baltimore for offensive lineman Tony Moll just before the 2009 season. Both players supplied depth for their new clubs, but neither became a high-impact long-term starter or created a meaningful secondary asset trail. The teams addressed different roster needs without producing a clear value gap, making an even C/C result appropriate.
Green Bay traded picks No. 41, 73 and 83 to New England for No. 26 and No. 162, then selected Clay Matthews and Jamon Meredith. Matthews became a six-time Pro Bowler, first-team All-Pro and one of the defining defenders of the Packers' Super Bowl XLV era. New England received Darius Butler, Brandon Tate and valuable maneuvering room from No. 73, but nothing in the return matched Matthews.
Carolina Panthers received J.J. Jansen from Green Bay Packers, sending 2011 conditional 7th round pick (204th overall subsequently traded, Virgil Green) the other way. Jansen became a long-tenured Panther and Pro Bowler, making Carolina the clear winner. That outcome supports a A grade for Carolina Panthers, and the overall verdict is Carolina Panthers Win.
Green Bay sent Brett Favre to the Jets for conditional 2009 draft compensation that became a third-round pick, No. 83, after Favre met the playing-time trigger. The Packers later used that extra third-round asset in the trade-up package for Clay Matthews. New York received one season of Favre, but Green Bay converted the deal into a far more durable roster-building benefit.
Green Bay moved from pick 113 to 102 in the 2008 draft for defensive end Jeremy Thompson, giving the Jets pick 162 as the price of the climb. Thompson's Packers career was cut short after a serious neck injury and he appeared in 15 games. New York used the return on Dwight Lowery and Erik Ainge, with Lowery becoming a durable NFL defensive back and clear value driver.
Green Bay traded pick No. 128 to St. Louis for Nos. 137 and 217. The Rams selected receiver Keenan Burton, who produced 425 yards in two seasons. Green Bay turned No. 137 into picks No. 150 and No. 209, selecting Breno Giacomini and Matt Flynn, and used No. 217 on Brett Swain. Flynn became a valuable Packers backup and Super Bowl champion, giving Green Bay the superior return.
Minnesota traded up in the fifth round of the 2008 draft to select USC quarterback John David Booty at No. 137. Green Bay received the picks that became tackle Breno Giacomini at No. 150 and quarterback Matt Flynn at No. 209. Booty never became an NFL regular, while both Packers selections produced substantially longer careers.
New Orleans acquired pick No. 237 from Green Bay in 2008 and selected wide receiver Adrian Arrington, sending the Packers a 2009 sixth-round choice that became No. 187. Arrington appeared in only five regular-season games for the Saints and caught nine passes for 110 yards. Green Bay used the future pick on defensive back Brandon Underwood, who also had a limited NFL impact, but he gave the Packers more usable roster time than Arrington gave New Orleans.
The Jets traded picks No. 36 and No. 113 to Green Bay for No. 30 and selected tight end Dustin Keller. Keller became a productive five-year Jet with 241 catches, 2,876 yards and 17 touchdowns. Green Bay selected Jordy Nelson at No. 36 and later reused No. 113. Nelson became a franchise-level receiver, Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler, making the Packers the decisive winner.
Cleveland Browns acquired defensive lineman Corey Williams from Green Bay for the No. 56 pick in the 2008 draft. Williams played all 32 regular-season games across two Browns seasons and started 18, giving Cleveland steady direct value from the deal. Green Bay used the pick on Brian Brohm, who never became a meaningful Packers quarterback, so Cleveland earns a B- and the win.
Green Bay acquired running back Ryan Grant from the Giants for a 2008 sixth-round pick and quickly found a featured runner. Grant rushed for 956 yards and eight touchdowns in 2007 despite joining the lineup during the season, then remained a major part of the Packers offense. New York later used the pick as trade currency rather than keeping it.
Pittsburgh traded picks No. 119 and No. 192 to Green Bay for No. 112 and selected punter Daniel Sepulveda. Green Bay used No. 119 on Allen Barbre and No. 192 on linebacker Desmond Bishop. Sepulveda contributed when healthy, while Bishop developed into a championship-era starter, giving the Packers the stronger long-term football return.
The Jets jumped from No. 63 to No. 47 in the 2007 draft and selected linebacker David Harris, also receiving No. 235, while Green Bay collected Nos. 63, 89 and 191. Harris became a decade-long defensive leader for New York, starting 147 games and topping 1,000 career tackles. Green Bay found useful contributors in Brandon Jackson, Aaron Rouse and Korey Hall, but none matched Harris's sustained impact.
Green Bay swapped Samkon Gado for Vernand Morency after deciding Morency's one-cut style better fit its zone-running system. Morency rewarded the Packers with 421 rushing yards at 4.6 yards per carry in 2006 and remained part of the backfield in 2007. Gado gave Houston useful depth but only 263 rushing yards across two seasons, leaving Green Bay with the better direct return.
Cleveland received one regular-season appearance from Therrian Fontenot after the late-preseason swap. The contribution was minimal, but it still exceeded the game-day value Green Bay received from Carlton Brewster. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.
Philadelphia sent picks 115 and 185 to Green Bay for pick 109, then selected wide receiver Jason Avant. The Packers used the incoming choices on Will Blackmon and Tyrone Culver. Green Bay did receive useful play from Blackmon, but Avant's longevity and consistent role made the single player Philadelphia targeted the best return in the exchange.
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.
Denver acquired wide receiver Javon Walker for pick 37. Green Bay immediately packaged that choice with pick 139 to Atlanta for picks 47, 93 and 148, then continued moving pieces of that return. Denver received a high-impact short-term season, but Green Bay transformed the premium choice into several roster pieces and years of starting offensive-line value, giving the Packers the stronger long-term outcome.
Green Bay traded the 36th pick in the 2006 draft to New England for Nos. 52 and 75, then selected Greg Jennings and Jason Spitz. Jennings became a Pro Bowl-caliber receiver and key part of the Packers' championship offense, while Spitz started 45 games for Green Bay. New England used No. 36 on Chad Jackson, whose Patriots tenure was brief and limited.
Green Bay sent the 93rd pick in the 2006 draft to the Rams for Nos. 109 and 183. The Packers later traded No. 109 to Philadelphia for Nos. 115 and 185, while No. 183 became defensive lineman Johnny Jolly, a 47-game starter for Green Bay. The Rams used No. 93 on Dominique Byrd, whose NFL production was limited.
Green Bay received linebacker Robert Thomas at the 2005 roster deadline and got a useful partial season from him. Thomas gave the Packers defensive depth and real game participation, so the return was not a miss. However, the Rams received both defensive snaps and substantial kickoff-return production from Chris Johnson, leaving Green Bay with the lesser side and a C+.
Green Bay traded Steve Morley to the Jets for a future draft choice that was ultimately identified as 2007 seventh-round pick No. 235, not a 2005 selection. Morley appeared in seven games with no starts for New York in 2005. Green Bay later used No. 235 as part of a larger draft-day exchange with the Jets. Because the pick retained tradable value beyond Morley's limited playing role, the Packers hold a modest hindsight edge after correcting the package.
Green Bay sent pick 175 to New England for picks 195 and 246, selecting Craig Bragg and Will Whitticker. Whitticker started as a rookie but did not develop into a lasting starter, while Bragg made little impact. New England immediately flipped pick 175 to Oakland for pick 230, used on Matt Cassel, plus a 2006 fifth-rounder, creating far greater downstream value.
Philadelphia moved three late-round picks to Green Bay for pick 126 and selected offensive lineman Todd Herremans. Herremans became a long-term Eagles starter, appearing in 127 games with 124 starts over a decade and playing multiple line positions. Green Bay's return produced only limited direct value, while one pick was moved again, making Philadelphia's consolidation of draft capital an emphatic win.
Carolina moved up from the fourth round to pick 89 and selected defensive tackle Atiyyah Ellison, sending Green Bay picks 115 and 126. Ellison never played a regular-season game for the Panthers. Green Bay selected Marviel Underwood with one pick and traded the other for three later selections, producing limited but still clearly greater value than Carolina received from its failed trade-up.
Green Bay acquired quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan and New Orleans' 2005 second-round pick, which became safety Nick Collins at No. 51, for cornerback Mike McKenzie and a conditional 2006 sixth-round choice that became Josh Lay. Collins developed into a three-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion, giving Green Bay the best long-term asset in an otherwise productive exchange.
Green Bay acquired defensive end R-Kal Truluck from Kansas City before the 2004 season for 2005 fifth- and sixth-round picks. Truluck played 14 games for the Packers and recorded 2.5 sacks. Kansas City used the sixth-rounder on Khari Long, who appeared in one game, while the fifth-rounder later became part of the Patrick Surtain trade. Neither side received enough standalone value to create a decisive winner.
Green Bay Packers received Brad Bedell from Miami Dolphins, sending 2006 conditional 7th round pick (212th overall, Fred Evans) the other way. Bedell appeared in only four games for Green Bay, and Evans had minimal Miami value before a longer career elsewhere, leaving the exchange approximately even. That outcome supports a C grade for Green Bay Packers, and the overall verdict is Even Trade.
Green Bay Packers received 2005 5th round pick (143rd overall, Junius Coston) and 2005 6th round pick (180th overall, Mike Montgomery) while Las Vegas Raiders received Marques Anderson. Green Bay received both Oakland's 2005 fifth- and sixth-round choices, not merely the fifth. Those selections became Junius Coston at No. 143 and Mike Montgomery at No. 180, giving the Packers two chances to turn one safety into roster value. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Green Bay Packers in this trade.
San Francisco moved down nine spots in the sixth round of the 2004 draft and received pick No. 188, used on punter Andy Lee, plus No. 226. Green Bay used No. 179 on defensive lineman Corey Williams. Lee became a three-time first-team All-Pro and longtime 49ers punter; Williams became a productive Packers starter and was later traded for a second-round pick. Both clubs created exceptional value from late selections.
Jacksonville traded picks 70 and 102 in the 2004 draft to Green Bay for pick 55, then selected Greg Jones. The fullback and running back became a durable Jaguars contributor, spending nine seasons with the franchise and starting regularly. Green Bay selected Joey Thomas at 70 and later moved the 102nd pick, but the Packers did not receive comparable sustained value from this specific package. Jacksonville wins the documented exchange.
Green Bay moved up to No. 87 in the 2004 draft for punter B.J. Sander, sending Miami picks No. 102 and No. 153. Sander lasted only one regular season with the Packers. Miami selected Will Poole at No. 102 and later moved No. 153 in the deal that produced Tony Bua and Derrick Pope. Pope became a four-year contributor, giving Miami the clearly stronger aggregate return.
On 2003-09-30, Dallas Cowboys received a conditional 2004 pick (not conveyed), while Green Bay Packers received Reggie Swinton. The hindsight verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, with Dallas Cowboys graded C+ and Green Bay Packers graded B. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Green Bay acquired safety Scott McGarrahan from Miami on August 25, 2003 for a conditional 2006 seventh-round pick that was never conveyed. The Packers therefore received the player without ultimately surrendering draft capital, while Miami's contingent return disappeared when the condition was not met. The acquisition itself was modest, but Green Bay realized the only tangible value from the agreement.
Philadelphia traded the 166th overall pick in the 2003 draft to Green Bay for selections 185 and 244. The Packers used No. 166 on linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer, while the Eagles selected Jeremy Bridges and Norman LeJeune. Hillenmeyer did not become a Packers contributor after leaving for Chicago, and Philadelphia gained two chances from one late pick. The Eagles receive the slight edge, though the overall stakes remained modest.
Seattle sent the 147th pick in the 2003 draft to Green Bay for selections 165 and 203. The Seahawks used No. 165 on Chris Davis and later moved No. 203 to New Orleans, while Green Bay used No. 147 on James Lee. Neither team produced a notable long-term player directly from the exchange, and Seattle's later movement of No. 203 did not create a decisive advantage, leaving the original trade essentially even.
Green Bay moved from pick 94 to 79 in the 2003 third round for defensive lineman Kenny Peterson, sending Buffalo the 94th and 127th selections. Peterson never became a major Packers contributor. Buffalo used the picks on linebacker Angelo Crowell and receiver Sam Aiken. Crowell developed into a multi-year defensive starter, while Aiken supplied depth and special-teams value. Landing two useful players gives Buffalo a decisive win.
Green Bay acquired defensive back Derek Combs from Kansas City in April 2003 for a future seventh-round pick. Kansas City eventually used the 238th overall selection in 2005 on tackle Jeremy Parquet, while Combs did not become a major Packers contributor. The Chiefs received draft capital and Green Bay received a low-cost veteran roster option.
Washington traded guard David Brandt to Green Bay for a conditional 2004 seventh-round pick that would convey only if Brandt made the Packers' roster. Green Bay waived Brandt before the 2003 regular season, and the pick was not exercised. Washington therefore received no draft asset, while Green Bay received no regular-season contribution. The realized result was effectively zero value on both sides.
Green Bay acquired cornerback Al Harris and a 2003 fourth-round pick from Philadelphia for the Eagles' second-round selection. Harris immediately became a full-time Packers starter, recorded three interceptions in 2003, and remained a major piece of Green Bay's secondary for years. Philadelphia later used the acquired pick in its move up for Jerome McDougle, but Harris' sustained production makes Green Bay the decisive winner.
Dallas Cowboys received Terry Glenn in the deal with Green Bay Packers. Glenn gave Dallas four highly productive healthy seasons, including consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns in 2005 and 2006. The Cowboys obtained major offensive value for a late-round selection. That outcome supports a A for Dallas Cowboys. The Even Trade verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
Green Bay moved from No. 28 to No. 20 in the 2002 draft, sending Seattle picks 28 and 60 while receiving No. 20 and No. 156. The Packers selected Javon Walker and Aaron Kampman; Seattle chose Jerramy Stevens and Anton Palepoi. Walker became a Pro Bowl receiver and Kampman a Pro Bowl pass rusher, giving Green Bay two high-level contributors from a package Seattle could not match.
Green Bay acquired wide receiver Terry Glenn from New England in March 2002 for a 2002 fourth-round pick plus a conditional 2003 selection that ultimately conveyed as another fourth-rounder. Glenn gave the Packers one productive season with 56 catches for 817 yards and two touchdowns. New England turned the first pick into Jarvis Green and later used the conditional pick in the trade-up that produced Asante Samuel, creating greater long-term value.
Tennessee Titans received 2002 7th round pick (240th overall, Carlos Hall). Tennessee received the 2002 seventh-round pick used on Carlos Hall, who recorded eight sacks as a rookie and contributed for three seasons. That result supports an A- for Tennessee Titans. The overall comparison favors Tennessee Titans, which produced the stronger realized return. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.
Buffalo acquired defensive lineman David Bowens from Green Bay for tight end Bobby Collins in August 2001. Bowens did not record a regular-season appearance for the Bills and soon continued his career elsewhere. Collins at least appeared in four games for Green Bay and caught one pass for three yards. The production was negligible, but it was still more direct value than Buffalo received, giving the Packers a very modest hindsight win.
Green Bay Packers received three higher selections in the 2001 draft in the 2001-04-21 exchange involving San Francisco 49ers. Green Bay used its return on Robert Ferguson, Bhawoh Jue and Bill Ferrario. Ferguson and Jue supplied useful NFL snaps, so the Packers received a meaningful package rather than a poor outcome. That realized return supports a B- grade for Green Bay Packers. The overall verdict is San Francisco 49ers Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.
Seattle acquired quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and moved from No. 10 to No. 17, where it selected Hall of Fame guard Steve Hutchinson. Green Bay used No. 10 on Jamal Reynolds and No. 72 on Torrance Marshall. Hasselbeck became a three-time Pro Bowler and longtime Seahawks starter, while Hutchinson became a Hall of Famer. Reynolds produced only 18 career games and three sacks, making this one of Seattle’s most lopsided wins.
Green Bay Packers received Chuck Osborne from Oakland Raiders, giving up an undisclosed 2002 draft pick. The future-pick return is established even though the exact 2002 selection remains unidentified. The return supports a C grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Even Trade.
Green Bay Packers received Allen Rossum while Philadelphia Eagles received 2001 5th round pick (147th overall, Tony Stewart). Green Bay received Allen Rossum, who quickly became a dangerous return specialist. He produced both kickoff- and punt-return touchdowns during his Packers tenure and gave the club immediate field-position and scoring value that exceeded the cost of a future fifth-round pick. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Green Bay Packers in this trade.
Green Bay acquired linebacker Nate Wayne from Denver for a 2001 fourth-round pick. Wayne became a three-year Packers starter, appearing in 44 games for Green Bay and starting 40. Denver used the 113th pick on guard-center Ben Hamilton, who started 110 career games and became a long-term Broncos lineman. Both teams received real value, but Hamilton’s decade of line play gives Denver the stronger return.
New Orleans sent K.D. Williams and a 2001 third-round pick to Green Bay for Lamont Hall and quarterback Aaron Brooks. Brooks became the centerpiece, starting late in 2000 and helping deliver the first playoff victory in Saints history. He ultimately threw for 20,261 career yards and 123 touchdowns. Green Bay’s return never approached that franchise-level impact, making this an overwhelming Saints win.
Green Bay Packers received 2000 4th round pick (98th overall, Na'il Diggs) in the 2000-04-16 exchange with San Francisco 49ers. Na'il Diggs became a six-year Packers starter and eventually played 170 NFL games. His sustained linebacker production gave Green Bay a clear return from moving up. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Green Bay Packers surrendered, the result supports Green Bay Packers Win and a A- grade for Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay acquired Ahman Green and Seattle's fifth-round pick for cornerback Fred Vinson and a sixth-rounder. Green became the Packers' all-time leading rusher, made four consecutive Pro Bowls and produced more than 8,000 rushing yards for the franchise. Vinson never played a regular-season game for Seattle, while the exchanged picks yielded only marginal value. This became one of Green Bay's best veteran acquisitions.
Green Bay acquired Kaseem Sinceno but did not receive a regular-season game from him. The lack of direct production makes the Packers' return difficult to defend in hindsight. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.
Denver Broncos received 2001 7th round pick (219th overall subsequently traded, Kynan Forney) while Green Bay Packers received David Bowens. Denver received Green Bay's 2001 seventh-round choice. The Broncos later moved that selection in a separate draft-day transaction, so the value credited here should stop with the pick itself rather than treating a later multi-pick move as if it came entirely from this exchange. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Denver Broncos in this trade.
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Green Bay Packers received 2000 5th round pick (132nd overall subsequently traded, Paul Smith) in the deal with San Francisco 49ers. Green Bay later used the fifth-round asset as part of a move from pick 108 to 98, where the Packers selected linebacker Na'il Diggs. Diggs played 84 Packers games with 40 starts, giving Green Bay a durable downstream return. That outcome supports a A- for Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Packers Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
Philadelphia acquired tackle John Michels from Green Bay for defensive end Jon Harris on September 1, 1999. The name is John Michels, despite secondary listings that render it as Michaels. Neither player generated meaningful regular-season value for the acquiring club. Philadelphia released Michels within weeks, while Green Bay released Harris, later re-signed him and kept him inactive. With essentially no on-field payoff on either side, the deal grades as a low-value draw.
Seattle acquired Derrick Mayes from Green Bay for a 2000 seventh-round pick. Mayes immediately started 15 games in 1999 and caught 62 passes for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns, giving the Seahawks a major return for minimal draft cost. Green Bay used the pick on defensive tackle Ron Moore, who played only one career NFL game. The production gap makes Seattle the clear winner.
Green Bay Packers received 2000 6th round pick (185th overall subsequently traded, Tim Watson) in the deal with New York Jets. Green Bay later included the acquired sixth-round asset with Fred Vinson in the trade for Ahman Green. Green became a franchise-level Packers running back and one of the most productive players tied to this batch. That outcome supports a A for Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Packers Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
On 1999-08-13, Green Bay Packers received Aaron Laing, while Los Angeles Rams received undisclosed draft pick. The hindsight verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, with Green Bay Packers graded C+ and Los Angeles Rams graded C. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while treating conditional terms and later draft outcomes as context rather than as assets exchanged directly on trade day.
Carolina Panthers traded Jamie Wilson to Green Bay for an undisclosed draft choice in August 1999. Wilson was gone from the Packers within days and never generated regular-season value there, leaving Carolina as the only side that clearly extracted an asset from the completed transaction. The unidentified downstream pick limits the ceiling, but a C+ still gives Carolina a modest win.
Green Bay Packers received 2001 7th round pick while Los Angeles Rams received Mike Morton. Green Bay received a future seventh-round choice, but that slot was later moved in a separate multi-pick transaction. The Packers therefore gained modest draft flexibility without a clean, direct player outcome that can be credited solely to this deal. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Green Bay Packers in this trade.
Green Bay moved up twenty-five spots in the 1999 draft, acquiring No. 163 and selecting Craig Heimburger. Heimburger did not become a major NFL contributor, but he did reach regular-season action, giving the Packers some realized value from the move. Against Oakland's similarly limited outcome from No. 188, that modest advantage supports a B grade and the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Buffalo traded running back Darick Holmes to Green Bay for a 1999 fourth-round pick that became tight end Bobby Collins. Holmes immediately supplied 565 yards from scrimmage in 11 games for an injury-hit Packers backfield. Collins later played 26 games for Buffalo, catching 15 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Both returns were useful but limited, making the exchange essentially even.
Chicago acquired return specialist Glyn Milburn from Green Bay in August 1998 for a 1999 seventh-round pick. That future selection became No. 213, where the Packers drafted Donald Driver. Milburn gave the Bears short-term special-teams help, but Driver became Green Bay's longtime receiving leader and a Super Bowl champion, turning a routine late-round exchange into one of the Packers' best value trades.
Denver acquired veteran linebacker Seth Joyner from Green Bay on August 30, 1998 for past considerations. Joyner appeared in all 16 regular-season games for the Broncos, made one start, and stayed with the club through its Super Bowl XXXIII championship run. Because the surviving transaction records do not identify what Green Bay received beyond past considerations, the Broncos' verified on-field contribution is the clearest measurable return.
Green Bay and Kansas City exchanged defensive linemen Vaughn Booker and Darius Holland in May 1998. Booker became a useful two-year Packer, playing 30 games, starting 18 and recording 6.5 sacks. Holland lasted only six games with Kansas City before finishing the 1998 season in Detroit. The player-for-player swap produced substantially more direct value for Green Bay.
Detroit Lions received 1999 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Jermaine Haley) in the 1998-04-23 exchange with Green Bay Packers. The transaction occurred April 23, 1998, when Detroit sent Glyn Milburn to Green Bay for a future 1999 seventh-round choice. The supported outcome gives Detroit Lions a C grade. The overall verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the direct football and draft value actually realized after the trade.
Green Bay Packers received 1998 6th round pick (156th overall, Scott McGarrahan); 1999 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Daren Yancey) in the 1998-04-19 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Scott McGarrahan became a long-lived role and special-teams player, and Green Bay also retained a future sixth-round asset. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Green Bay Packers surrendered, the result supports Green Bay Packers Win and a B- grade for Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay moved from No. 29 to No. 19 in the 1998 draft by sending Miami the 29th pick and the 60th pick. The Packers used No. 19 on defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday, who played 214 career games and recorded 62.5 sacks. Miami selected John Avery at No. 29 and later traded No. 60 to Detroit; Avery lasted only 29 NFL games, giving Green Bay the clearly stronger direct outcome.
Green Bay Packers received 1999 7th round pick (212th overall, Chris Akins) from Los Angeles Rams. Green Bay received the 1999 seventh-round selection used on Chris Akins. Akins eventually appeared in Packers games, but only after spending time elsewhere, making the return modest and delayed. That outcome supports a C grade for Green Bay Packers when the trade is measured by the football value actually realized after the exchange.
Kansas City acquired linebacker Wayne Simmons during the 1997 season for a 1998 fifth-round pick. Simmons gave the Chiefs short-term defensive help and remained on the roster into 1998, but Green Bay used the pick on Corey Bradford. Bradford became a nine-year NFL receiver with 3,346 yards and 25 touchdowns, including productive seasons for the Packers. Green Bay converted a veteran departure into the stronger long-term asset.
Green Bay Packers received Paul Frase while Jacksonville Jaguars received 1998 6th round pick (182nd overall, Kevin McLeod). Green Bay received veteran defensive lineman Paul Frase, but his Packers stay was brief and produced very little lasting value. The club obtained an experienced player, yet the return did not become a meaningful part of the roster. That outcome supports a C- grade for Green Bay Packers in this trade.
Green Bay received Carl Greenwood in the June 1997 swap but did not obtain a return comparable to what Chris Hayes became for New York. Greenwood failed to create meaningful Packers value, while Hayes developed into a core special-teams contributor for the Jets. That imbalance leaves Green Bay at D+ in a transaction that clearly favored New York.
Green Bay received the 1997 seventh-round choice at No. 213 and selected Chris Miller. Miller did not produce NFL playing value, so the Packers received very little in comparison with Oakland's long-term return from Jackson. That outcome supports a D grade within the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict. The grade reflects realized football value rather than the size of the original package.
Green Bay Packers received Eugene Robinson. Green Bay received Eugene Robinson, who became a starter on the Super Bowl XXXI championship team and remained an important contributor. That result supports an A for Green Bay Packers. The overall comparison favors Green Bay Packers, which produced the stronger realized return. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.
Kansas City sent guard Lindsay Knapp to Green Bay in August 1995 for a 1996 fifth-round selection. The Chiefs later used that pick on wide receiver Joe Horn, who did not become a star until after leaving Kansas City but still represented a far more consequential asset than Knapp's brief Packers tenure. Green Bay received nine regular-season games and no starts from Knapp.
Green Bay Packers received Joe Sims while Philadelphia Eagles received 1996 6th round pick (197th overall, Tony Johnson). Green Bay received Joe Sims for a second stint and at least gained limited offensive-line depth. His impact was small, but he provided more direct Packers value than the player Philadelphia selected with the acquired draft choice. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Green Bay Packers in this trade.
Green Bay Packers received Mike Arthur from New England Patriots, giving up Bill Schroeder and Jeff Wilner. Schroeder and Wilner were separate incoming players and are treated as distinct assets. The return supports a C grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Even Trade.
Carolina moved from No. 32 to No. 22 in the first round of the 1995 draft and also received pick 188, sending Green Bay picks 32, 65 and 173. The Panthers selected cornerback Tyrone Poole, who had a long NFL career but spent only three seasons in Carolina. Green Bay used No. 32 on Craig Newsome, a starter on its Super Bowl XXXI championship team, and added two more picks. The Packers’ broader return earns the edge.
Cleveland moved up six spots in the third round of the 1995 draft for quarterback Eric Zeier, sending Green Bay picks 90 and 160. Zeier made 12 NFL starts and went 4-8. The Packers used No. 90 on Antonio Freeman, who became Brett Favre’s top receiver, caught 61 career touchdowns and starred on a Super Bowl champion. Green Bay also received the extra fifth-round pick, making the trade a major Packers win.
Jacksonville acquired quarterback Mark Brunell from Green Bay for third- and fifth-round picks in 1995. Brunell became the first great quarterback in Jaguars history, made three Pro Bowls and led Jacksonville to four playoff appearances and two AFC Championship Games. Green Bay received real value: the third-round pick became long-time fullback William Henderson, with Travis Jervey added in the fifth. The Packers did well, but the Jaguars found a franchise quarterback for mid-round capital.
Miami sent Keith Jackson and the 117th pick to Green Bay for No. 53, then used that second-round selection on guard Andrew Greene. Greene played only six games and made one start for Miami. Jackson gave Green Bay veteran receiving production and later helped the Packers reach and win Super Bowl XXXI. Even with the extra fourth-round pick included, Green Bay received far more usable football value.
Green Bay sent Miami the 117th pick for veteran receiver Mark Ingram. Ingram started nine games for the Packers in 1995 and caught 39 passes for 469 yards and three touchdowns, giving Green Bay immediate offensive help. Miami held the fourth-rounder only briefly before sending the same selection back to Green Bay eight days later in the Keith Jackson trade. Green Bay received the clearer direct contribution.
Green Bay acquired Charles Jordan, who appeared in 16 Packers games across the 1994 and 1995 seasons. His clearest contribution came in 1995, when he caught seven passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns. That was a limited role, but it represented actual regular-season production and gave Green Bay a tangible return from a transaction that otherwise involved modest assets.
Green Bay moved down six spots in the 1994 fourth round, sending pick No. 120 to the Los Angeles Raiders for No. 126. The Raiders selected defensive tackle Austin Robbins, who played 80 NFL games with six sacks. Green Bay selected Gabe Wilkins, who played 84 games, recorded 13.5 sacks and contributed to the Packers' championship-era defense.
Green Bay moved from No. 20 to No. 16 in the 1994 first round, sending Miami pick No. 20 plus No. 89 to secure guard Aaron Taylor. Taylor became a 75-game starter and contributed to Green Bay's championship-era offensive line. Miami used No. 20 on Tim Bowens and later leveraged No. 89 in the move that produced long-term center Tim Ruddy.
Green Bay Packers received 1994 3rd round pick (84th overall, LeShon Johnson), 1994 5th round pick (149th overall, Dorsey Levens), and 1994 6th round pick (175th overall, Ruffin Hamilton) in the 1994-04-24 exchange with San Francisco 49ers. Dorsey Levens became a major Packers offensive contributor and long-tenured back, creating the decisive realized value in the exchange. That gives Green Bay Packers the stronger overall return.
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 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.
Denver received the 1994 seventh-round selection No. 212 and used it on Butler By'not'e. By'not'e played nine games for the Broncos and contributed most notably as a returner, but his limited tenure did not equal the line value Green Bay received from Doug Widell. That outcome supports a C- grade for Denver Broncos within the final Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
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.
New England acquired safety Adrian White from Green Bay in April 1993 for a conditional 1994 seventh-round pick. White played five games with four starts for the Patriots, providing short-term defensive help. The exact conditional pick cannot be tied safely to Butler By'not'e because Denver records trace No. 212 to a different Packers trade. With modest value on both sides, an even C/C is most defensible.
Seattle acquired safety Dave McCloughan from Green Bay for a sixth-round pick in April 1993. McCloughan contributed on defense and special teams during a brief Seahawks stint, giving Seattle inexpensive veteran depth. Green Bay used No. 141 on cornerback Doug Evans, who quickly became a starter and built a 163-game NFL career. The draft choice produced substantially more sustained value.
Dallas traded the 29th and 112th picks to Green Bay for Nos. 46, 54, 94 and 213 in the 1993 draft. The Cowboys used those selections on Kevin Williams, Darrin Smith, Derrick Lassic and Reggie Givens. Smith became a durable championship-era linebacker, and the four-player return gave Dallas more useful roster value than Green Bay received from George Teague and Al Fontenot.
Green Bay sent the 112th pick in the 1993 draft to Chicago for picks 119 and 156. The Packers selected linebacker James Willis and defensive back Tim Watson, while the Bears used No. 112 on defensive lineman Albert Fontenot. None became a major star, but Fontenot developed into the most useful long-term player connected to the exchange, giving Chicago a modest advantage despite surrendering two selections.
Green Bay acquired veteran quarterback Ken O'Brien from the Jets on April 5, 1993, for the 129th pick in that year's draft. O'Brien did not appear in a regular-season game for the Packers and was gone before the season, while New York used No. 129 on Kenny Shedd. Shedd's own career was modest, but any usable draft return outweighed Green Bay's zero regular-season quarterback value.
Green Bay moved down from No. 72 to No. 81 in the 1993 draft and added the sixth-round pick at No. 152. The Packers selected Earl Dotson and Paul Hutchins; Dotson played 120 games with 88 starts and contributed during Green Bay’s championship period. That long-term line value plus Hutchins’ depth outweighed the useful career James Trapp gave the Raiders.
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.
Green Bay acquired veteran running back John Stephens from New England for the 1993 fourth-round pick, No. 99. Stephens played only five games for the Packers, rushing for 173 yards before Green Bay moved on. New England later traded the No. 99 selection to San Diego for additional draft capital. The Packers received little from a former 1,000-yard runner, while the Patriots preserved and expanded the pick's value.
Green Bay acquired defensive back Dave McCloughan from Indianapolis on August 19, 1992, for a 1993 sixth-round pick that became No. 156. McCloughan appeared in only five games for the Packers. Indianapolis later used No. 156 as part of a draft-day move that helped obtain No. 92, where the Colts selected Derwin Gray. The Colts receive a narrow win based on that longer team-specific return.
Green Bay received the selections used on Chris Holder and Shazzon Bradley. Neither late-round choice developed into meaningful regular-season Packers production, so the extra draft volume did not translate into a durable football return. The Packers gained two chances instead of one, but the results remained too small to create any practical edge over the Raiders' similarly unproductive selection.
Green Bay turned picks Nos. 103, 130 and 157 into Edgar Bennett, Orlando McKay and Mark Chmura. Bennett became a productive multi-year back, while Chmura developed into a three-time Pro Bowl tight end and important part of Green Bay's championship-era offense. Those two hits created far more durable value than San Francisco realized from its return.
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.
Arizona Cardinals received 1992 sixth round pick (#146-Brian Brauninger) from Green Bay Packers. Phoenix received the 1992 sixth-round selection used on Brian Brauninger, but that choice did not create comparable Cardinals NFL value. That outcome supports a D grade for Arizona Cardinals when the trade is measured by the football value actually realized after the exchange.
San Francisco acquired pass rusher Tim Harris from Green Bay on September 30, 1991 for a 1992 second-round choice and a 1993 pick that became another second-rounder. Harris played 11 games in 1991, recorded 17 sacks in 1992, and later returned for a productive 1994 postseason. The 1992 selection also came back to San Francisco through compensation tied to Green Bay's hiring of Mike Holmgren.
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-.
Miami moved up from No. 135 to No. 121 in the 1991 draft, sending Green Bay No. 135 plus No. 164. The Dolphins selected Gene Williams, who at least reached the field for Miami. Green Bay chose Jeff Fite and Joe Garten, but neither produced meaningful Packers regular-season value. Williams' later career elsewhere is excluded, yet his limited Miami contribution still exceeds Green Bay's return.
The Jets moved up four spots in the third round of the 1991 draft, sending Green Bay Nos. 67 and 121 for No. 63. New York used the pick on linebacker Mo Lewis, who spent 13 seasons with the Jets, played 200 games, reached three Pro Bowls and earned first-team All-Pro recognition. That star-level longevity overwhelms Green Bay's return.
Philadelphia moved from No. 19 to No. 8 in the 1991 first round and selected offensive tackle Antone Davis, sending Green Bay pick No. 19 plus a 1992 first-round choice. Davis started 74 games during five Eagles seasons. Green Bay selected Vinnie Clark at No. 19 and later traded Philadelphia's future first-rounder to Atlanta for quarterback Brett Favre.
Green Bay moved up to No. 81 in the 1991 draft and selected running back Chuck Webb, who appeared in only two NFL games. San Francisco received picks No. 95 and No. 122, selecting Mitch Donahue and Merton Hanks. Hanks became a four-time Pro Bowler, first-team All-Pro and member of the 49ers' Super Bowl XXIX championship team.
Cleveland acquired former Pro Bowl running back Brent Fullwood from Green Bay in October 1990 for a 1991 seventh-round pick that became No. 169 Frank Blevins. Fullwood appeared in only one game for the Browns and recorded no rushing attempt, while Green Bay at least recovered a future selection. The pick produced little, but the Packers still got the better result.
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Cleveland acquired veteran offensive lineman Darryl Haley from Green Bay in August 1989 for a conditional draft choice. Available transaction histories indicate the condition probably was not triggered, and Haley did not develop into a regular-season contributor for the Browns. Green Bay moved a player who was at the end of his NFL run, while Cleveland paid little or nothing in realized draft capital. The exchange grades evenly at C/C.
Cleveland moved Herman Fontenot, picks 74 and 127, and its 1990 first-round selection to Green Bay for picks 31 and 114 in the 1989 draft. The Browns used those choices on Lawyer Tillman and Kyle Kramer. Green Bay's future first became Tony Bennett, while the Packers also received Anthony Dilweg and Vince Workman. The premium future first and deeper package produced a decisive Packers advantage.
Green Bay sent Washington the rights to quarterback Jeff Graham and received the rights to Erik Affholter, pick No. 124 and pick No. 206. Those selections became Jeff Query and Brian Shulman. Washington's acquisition did not develop into a major quarterback payoff, while Green Bay collected multiple assets and found some usable depth. The Packers therefore earned the better return from an otherwise modest rights-and-picks transaction.
Green Bay acquired defensive lineman Blaise Winter from the San Diego Chargers on April 28, 1988 for past considerations. The Packers' 1988 media guide confirms the transaction and the unspecified return. Winter then played all 16 games for Green Bay in both 1988 and 1989, recording five sacks in his first Packers season and two more in 1989 before remaining with the club through 1990.
Green Bay acquired veteran defensive back Dave Brown from Seattle on August 26, 1987, for an eleventh-round pick in the 1988 draft. Brown immediately became a Packers starter and opened 44 games across three seasons, intercepting 12 passes. Seattle's future selection became Rick McLeod at No. 284 and produced no comparable NFL value. Green Bay bought several years of starting secondary play for a minimal draft price.
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.
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.
The Raiders acquired James Lofton from Green Bay on April 13, 1987, for a 1987 third-round pick and a conditional 1988 selection that ultimately became a fourth-rounder. Green Bay used the picks on Frankie Neal and Rollin Putzier. Lofton supplied two seasons of veteran receiving value for the Raiders, while the Packers' return produced comparatively modest NFL impact.
The Giants reacquired wide receiver and returner Phil McConkey from Green Bay on September 30, 1986 for their 1987 twelfth-round pick. McConkey immediately became a useful role player for the eventual Super Bowl XXI champions, producing 279 receiving yards and 471 kick-return yards in 12 regular-season games after the trade.
Green Bay acquired veteran tight end Dan Ross from Seattle on August 19, 1986 for a 1987 twelfth-round pick. Ross immediately played 15 games with 10 starts for the Packers, catching 17 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown. Seattle used No. 312 on defensive end Wes Dove, who appeared in only two regular-season games, giving Green Bay the more substantial return from a low-cost deal.
Cincinnati traded defensive end Glen Collins to Green Bay on May 12, 1986 for a conditional future draft choice. The Bengals' official transaction history states that Collins did not make the Packers' regular-season roster, so no draft pick was transferred. Cincinnati therefore received no realized compensation, but also surrendered no subsequent regular-season production to Green Bay.
Cleveland Browns received John Jefferson. Cleveland acquired veteran receiver John Jefferson, but his Browns tenure lasted only seven games and produced three receptions for 30 yards. The return was real but far smaller than Jefferson's pre-trade reputation might imply. Neither club created much value, but Jefferson's limited Cleveland contribution still edges Green Bay's return, supporting only a modest Browns win. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Cleveland Browns.
The Chargers sent Green Bay the rights to defensive back Mossy Cade and received a 1986 first-round pick plus a conditional 1987 fifth-rounder. Green Bay got some starting production from Cade, but San Diego later used the No. 14 first-round choice as the central piece of a move up to No. 8 for Leslie O'Neal, creating far greater long-term value.
Cincinnati sent veteran lineman Mike Obrovac to Green Bay on September 4, 1985, for a future draft choice that became No. 294 in the 1986 draft. The Bengals used the eleventh-round selection on linebacker Tom Flaherty. Obrovac never played a regular-season game for Green Bay, while Flaherty appeared in only three NFL games, leaving little lasting separation.
Cincinnati traded former first-round receiver David Verser to Green Bay on August 26, 1985 for a conditional future draft choice. Bengals history states the choice depended on Verser making the Packers' regular-season roster. Green Bay released him on September 2, so the condition was not met and Cincinnati never received a pick from the deal.
Green Bay traded quarterback Scott Brunner to the Cardinals and received the 1986 sixth-round pick used on linebacker Burnell Dent. Dent became a meaningful NFL contributor after the selection, giving the Packers a durable return from a late-round asset. That outcome was stronger than the brief role Brunner filled for the Cardinals and supports a B grade for Green Bay.
Buffalo Bills received 1986 twelfth round pick (#321-Derek Christian) in the 1985-08-20 exchange with Green Bay Packers, giving up Preston Dennard. Buffalo received the 1986 twelfth-round selection used at No. 321 on Derek Christian. That return supports a C grade for Buffalo Bills. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the football value tied directly to the assets in this deal.
Green Bay moved from No. 14 to No. 7 in the 1985 draft, sending Buffalo the 14th pick and No. 42 while receiving a future fourth-rounder in addition to No. 7. The Packers selected long-term tackle Ken Ruettgers and later landed pass rusher Tim Harris with the future pick. Buffalo received Derrick Burroughs and Chris Burkett, but Green Bay's return proved substantially stronger.
Denver received the 1986 sixth-round selection No. 151 and used it on tight end Orson Mobley. Mobley became a multi-year Broncos contributor, giving Denver meaningful roster value from the draft asset and supporting a strong grade for its side. That outcome supports a B grade for Denver Broncos within the final Even Trade verdict.
Minnesota acquired Hall of Fame kicker Jan Stenerud from Green Bay on July 17, 1984 for a 1985 seventh-round pick. Stenerud immediately made 20 of 23 field-goal attempts in 1984 and handled the Vikings’ kicking job for two seasons. Green Bay used the seventh-round selection on Eric Wilson, who did not create comparable NFL value. Minnesota received the more useful realized return.
Green Bay acquired veteran tackle Charlie Getty from Kansas City for a 1984 ninth-round pick that became Colorado tight end Dave Hestera at No. 240. Getty immediately appeared in 15 games and started four for the Packers in 1983. Hestera was released by Kansas City late in 1984 training camp and never appeared in an NFL game.
Denver sent defensive end Greg Boyd to Green Bay and received the 1984 eighth-round selection used on Winford Hood. The Broncos preserved future value through a late draft choice, but the eventual return did not create a clear advantage. A C grade fits a transaction where Denver obtained a legitimate asset without turning it into a materially stronger outcome.
Green Bay Packers received 1984 twelfth round pick (#313-Lenny Taylor) in the exchange with Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers. Green Bay's twelfth-round choice became Lenny Taylor, whose receiving production was also limited and did not create a clear edge. The supported hindsight grade is C. That mark reflects realized value tied directly to this transaction, with the overall result recorded as Even Trade.
On 1983-06-28, Green Bay Packers received undisclosed draft pick, while Los Angeles Rams received John Thompson Jr.. The final verdict is Even Trade, with Green Bay Packers graded B- and Los Angeles Rams graded B-. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.
Green Bay Packers received 1983 tenth round pick (#253-Byron Williams). Green Bay received Houston's 1983 tenth-round choice, later No. 253 Byron Williams. Williams did not become a Packers regular-season contributor, so the acquired selection produced little direct football value. The late-round nature of the asset limits the downside, but Houston received at least some immediate service from Mark Koncar and therefore edges the exchange. That result supports a D+ grade for Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay traded a 1983 third-round pick to Houston in July 1982 for offensive tackle Angelo Fields. Fields did not appear in a regular-season game for the Packers. The third-round asset later moved again and ultimately became the No. 76 selection used by Miami on Charles Benson, so Houston should not be credited with Benson's career directly. Still, the Oilers preserved meaningful draft capital while Green Bay received no on-field return.
New Orleans acquired the NFL rights to defensive lineman Bruce Clark from Green Bay on June 10, 1982, giving up its 1983 first-round pick. Clark then spent seven seasons with the Saints, produced 39.5 sacks, and reached the 1984 Pro Bowl. That sustained defensive production gave New Orleans the stronger return from a costly but successful rights acquisition.
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.
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.
Green Bay received the fourth-round choice used on Richard Turner and the fifth-round choice used on Byron Braggs. The combined return produced more professional value, with Braggs in particular giving the Packers meaningful contribution after the draft. That result supports a B grade within the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
On 1980-09-01, Cleveland Browns received 1982 conditional fourth round pick (undisclosed), while Green Bay Packers received Mark Miller (b). The final verdict is Cleveland Browns Win, with Cleveland Browns graded B and Green Bay Packers graded C+. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.
Green Bay Packers received Randy Dean in the deal with New York Giants. Dean was released later in August 1980 and never appeared in a Packers regular-season game. Green Bay received no direct game value from the acquisition. That outcome supports a F for Green Bay Packers. The New York Giants Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.
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Green Bay acquired rookie center Mike Wellman from the Rams for a 1981 fifth-round pick. Wellman stayed two seasons but never started, appearing in 20 games before leaving the Packers. Los Angeles gave up a recent third-rounder, yet recovered a tradable future fifth. With Green Bay receiving only reserve-level service, the Rams hold the modest hindsight edge.
Green Bay traded Willie Buchanon to San Diego for a 1979 seventh-round pick and a 1980 first-round pick. The first-rounder became linebacker George Cumby, who spent six seasons with the Packers, while seventh-rounder Rich Wingo also contributed. The return gave Green Bay more years of team-controlled value, producing a narrow win rather than a landslide.
Green Bay acquired Rick Nuzum from the Rams in August 1978 for one 1980 fifth-round pick that became No. 116. Nuzum offered the Packers immediate roster depth but did not develop into a major long-term return. The Rams later moved No. 116 to Cleveland, which selected Elvis Franks, but that later transaction is downstream history. The direct exchange produced little separation.
Green Bay obtained tackle Tim Stokes from Washington for the 1979 fourth-round pick that became Don Warren. Stokes was a useful Packers starter, appearing in 63 games with 39 starts. Washington nevertheless landed the larger return: Warren played 14 seasons for the franchise, appearing in 193 games and starting 181. Both sides gained value, but Washington gained a cornerstone.
Green Bay acquired defensive tackle Carl Barzilauskas from the Jets and received two seasons of meaningful line play, including 21 starts. New York received fourth- and fifth-round selections in the 1979 draft and used them on Johnny Lynn and Stan Blinka. Lynn became a long-term Jets defensive back, while Blinka also supplied several seasons of service.
Green Bay Packers received 1979 eighth round pick (#193-Ron Cassidy) in the deal with San Francisco 49ers. The eighth-round choice became Ron Cassidy, who played 60 games for Green Bay over five seasons and caught 14 passes for 233 yards. That result supports a B for Green Bay Packers. The Green Bay Packers Win verdict weighs the documented service and usable draft value each side actually realized from the exchange.
Pittsburgh acquired Dave Pureifory from Green Bay for a 1978 fifth-round pick that became No. 128 Willie Wilder. Pureifory never played for Pittsburgh but was later flipped for a sixth-round pick; Wilder never became a Green Bay regular. In hindsight, the grades are C for Green Bay Packers and C+ for Pittsburgh Steelers, producing a Pittsburgh Steelers Win verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.
Green Bay sent defensive tackle Mike McCoy to Oakland for Herb McMath, a 1978 first-round pick and a 1979 fourth-round pick. The first-rounder became linebacker John Anderson, a decade-long Packers cornerstone, while the later fourth-rounder was eventually moved to Washington in the deal that brought tackle Tim Stokes to Green Bay.
Green Bay sent veteran defensive end Alden Roche to Baltimore on September 6, 1977 for a conditional 1978 seventh-round choice. Indianapolis' official Colts history marks that pick with an asterisk identifying a trade canceled by an unmet condition, so Green Bay never received the selection. Roche was released by Baltimore six days later, leaving the Packers without a realized return but also without surrendering meaningful future value.
The Cardinals received defensive back Perry Smith when they sent Terdell Middleton's rights to Green Bay. Smith gave St. Louis a veteran return, but his value did not approach Middleton's later production for the Packers, including a 1,116-yard rushing season. The Cardinals still received a legitimate NFL player, so a C grade reflects a usable but clearly inferior return.
Green Bay acquired linebacker Don Hansen from expansion Seattle for cash on September 21, 1976. Hansen quickly became a defensive regular, starting the final ten games of the season and recording 79 solo tackles plus 23 assists according to the Packers' next media guide. Seattle received financial consideration rather than a football asset. That immediate starting production makes Green Bay the clear winner.
Green Bay Packers received 1977 seventh round pick (#172-Derrel Gofourth), 1978 tenth round pick (#259-Mark Totten) in the 1976-09-06 exchange with New York Giants. Green Bay sent kicker Joe Danelo to the Giants on September 6, 1976 for 1977 and 1978 late-round choices. Packers transaction history and draft provenance support both picks. The documented result supports a C- grade for Green Bay Packers. The overall verdict is New York Giants Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.
Denver acquired offensive tackle Bill Bain from Green Bay for a 1977 third-round pick. Bain immediately became a starter, appearing in all 14 games and starting 13 for the Broncos in 1976. Green Bay used the No. 74 selection on Rick Scribner, who spent time on injured reserve and never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Denver clearly won.
Green Bay acquired wide receiver Ollie Smith from Oakland for a future twelfth-round selection. Smith gave the Packers two useful seasons, totaling 42 catches for 721 yards and a touchdown across 1976 and 1977. That was respectable value for such a late pick, but the selection became Rod Martin, whose long Raiders career transformed the hindsight comparison.
Green Bay Packers received Bob Barber in the exchange with Pittsburgh Steelers. Bob Barber supplied Green Bay useful defensive seasons, so the Packers did receive meaningful value. Against the other side's return of 1977 fourth round pick (#93-Ted Petersen), that outcome supports a B grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as Pittsburgh Steelers Win, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.
On 1976-06-11, Arizona Cardinals received draft pick (selection not identified), while Green Bay Packers received Earl Thomas (Lewis). The hindsight verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, with Arizona Cardinals graded C+ and Green Bay Packers graded B. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while keeping unverified downstream pick identities or conditional outcomes out of the final judgment.
Green Bay acquired quarterback Lynn Dickey from Houston for John Hadl, Ken Ellis, two draft choices and cash. The package was substantial, but Dickey became the Packers' primary quarterback for much of nine seasons and one of the franchise's most productive passers of his era. That sustained value makes Green Bay the winner despite the steep price.
Green Bay acquired veteran guard Pat Matson from Cincinnati for a 1976 seventh-round choice. Matson immediately played all 14 games for the Packers and started six, providing useful line depth in his final NFL season. Cincinnati used the pick on defensive back Pete Rome, who did not become an NFL regular-season contributor, giving Green Bay the clearer return.
Arizona Cardinals received conditional draft pick (selection not identified) from Green Bay Packers, while Green Bay Packers received Jim Germany in the 1975-09-09 deal. In hindsight, Arizona Cardinals's return did not separate far enough from Green Bay Packers to justify a higher grade. The final grades are C+ for Arizona Cardinals and C+ for Green Bay Packers, producing a verdict of Even Trade. The rating reflects the documented package, the certainty of the consideration, and the football value that can actually be assigned in hindsight.
Green Bay Packers received 1976 fourth round pick (#117-Steve Largent) from Philadelphia Eagles in the 1975-08-28 trade. Philadelphia acquired guard Bill Lueck, who played and started 11 games for the Eagles in 1975, giving Philadelphia immediate line help. Philadelphia Eagles's return was Bill Lueck. Green Bay used the fourth-round pick on Steve Largent, but Largent did not play a regular-season game for the Packers. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
New York traded linebacker Ron Hornsby to Green Bay on August 20, 1975 for a conditional draft choice. Green Bay waived Hornsby on September 1 before the regular season, and the conditional choice was never used. The Giants therefore realized no draft return, while the Packers received no regular-season games from Hornsby. The direct realized value was effectively zero on both sides.
Detroit Lions received conditional draft choice (selection not identified) from Green Bay Packers, while Green Bay Packers received Darryl White/Daryl White in the 1975-08-08 deal. In hindsight, Detroit Lions's return did not separate far enough from Green Bay Packers to justify a higher grade. The final grades are C for Detroit Lions and C for Green Bay Packers, producing a verdict of Even Trade. The rating reflects the documented package, the certainty of the consideration, and the football value that can actually be assigned in hindsight.
Green Bay Packers received Jerry Lawrence, while Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received cash. Green Bay bought Lawrence on August 4, 1975 and released him only a week later, without regular-season value. The hindsight grades are D+ for Green Bay Packers and B- for Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, producing a Tennessee Titans Win verdict.
Kansas City acquired veteran running back MacArthur Lane for a 1976 third-round pick and received four seasons, highlighted by a huge 1976 campaign with 1,228 yards from scrimmage and a league-leading 66 receptions. Green Bay used No. 72 on defensive back Mike McCoy, who became a seven-year full-time starter for the Packers. Both clubs won meaningful value, but McCoy's 97 starts give Green Bay the edge.
Green Bay traded a 1976 sixth-round choice to Houston for Paul Robinson's rights, then released Robinson before the 1975 regular season. The pick is traceable to No. 166, which Houston later sent to Kansas City with two other choices as free-agent compensation for Elmo Wright. Wright played only two Oilers games with no receptions. Both sides converted the deal into little realized value, supporting equal low grades.
Green Bay acquired veteran center Bill Curry for a conditional future draft choice, but Curry's injury problems led him to retire during the 1975 preseason without appearing in a Packers regular-season game that year. The Rams did not receive a usable pick because the condition was not triggered. With zero realized on-field return on either side, C grades for both teams and an Even Trade verdict fit the realized outcome.
Green Bay sent first-, second- and third-round choices in 1975 plus first- and second-round choices in 1976 to Los Angeles for 34-year-old quarterback John Hadl. Hadl went 7-12 as a Packers starter across 1974 and 1975 and threw nine touchdowns against 29 interceptions in his 22 Green Bay games. The Rams used or converted the haul into Mike Fanning, Monte Jackson, Geoff Reece, Ron Jessie and Pat Thomas, with Jackson and Thomas becoming Pro Bowl defensive backs. That balance of realized value gives the edge to Los Angeles Rams.
Kansas City traded quarterback Dean Carlson to Green Bay on September 10, 1974, for the Packers’ third-round selection in the 1976 draft. The Chiefs eventually used that pick at No. 74 on safety Gary Barbaro. Carlson’s Green Bay stay was brief, while Barbaro became a seven-year Chiefs starter-level fixture, earned three Pro Bowl selections, and intercepted 39 passes, making Kansas City the decisive winner.
Green Bay acquired veteran guard Bruce Van Dyke. Pittsburgh received the 1976 third-round selection that became Ron Coder at No. 70, preserving meaningful draft value from a veteran the Steelers were willing to move. Van Dyke gave Green Bay an experienced lineman, so the Packers received real utility. Pittsburgh's ability to recover a third-round choice while maintaining its championship core gives the Steelers the stronger long-term side.
Green Bay traded quarterback Jim Del Gaizo to New York on September 9, 1974, for the Giants' 1976 third-round pick at No. 74. The Packers immediately sent that selection to Kansas City for quarterback Dean Carlson. Del Gaizo made three starts for New York, while Carlson never produced regular-season service for Green Bay, leaving the Giants with a small but clearer realized return.
San Diego acquired defensive tackle Bob Brown from Green Bay on September 5, 1974 for a 1975 third-round selection. Green Bay used the acquired pick at No. 58 on running back Willard Harrell. Harrell played three seasons for the Packers, rushing for 934 yards while adding 656 receiving yards and serving in a substantial offensive role before continuing his career in St. Louis. That balance of realized value gives the edge to Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay acquired defensive back Dave Mason, who appeared in twelve games for the Packers in 1974. The conditional 1975 tenth-round payment was later voided because the trade conditions were not fulfilled, meaning Green Bay obtained Mason without ultimately conveying that selection. The B grade reflects useful short-term value at effectively no completed draft cost.
Green Bay acquired veteran center John Schmitt from the Jets for a future conditional draft choice, but the Packers’ 1975 media guide says the payment was later voided because the trade conditions were not fulfilled. Schmitt still played all 14 games for Green Bay in 1974 and started once. The Jets ultimately received no draft choice, so the corrected package produces a clear Green Bay advantage rather than crediting New York with an unidentified pick.
Green Bay received veteran tackle Harry Schuh late in the 1974 preseason and got immediate line help. Schuh appeared in all 14 regular-season games and started seven for the Packers, giving the club useful short-term value from a modest acquisition. That playing time comfortably exceeded the return generated by the late draft choice Green Bay surrendered, supporting a B grade for the Packers.
Baltimore sent Ted Hendricks and a 1975 second-round choice to Green Bay for linebacker Tom MacLeod and the 1975 eighth-round pick that became Mario Cage. Hendricks gave the Packers only one season before leaving for Oakland, but that season was exceptional: he earned first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Baltimore's return did not approach that peak value, leaving Green Bay ahead despite the short tenure.
Buffalo acquired quarterback Scott Hunter, but he appeared in only one game for the Bills. The limited return meant Buffalo did not extract much value from the exchange, especially compared with the multi-season defensive line contribution Green Bay received. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Buffalo Bills within the final Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Dallas Cowboys received 1975 fifth round pick (#113-Kyle Davis) in the exchange with Green Bay Packers. The fifth-round choice became Kyle Davis, who supplied Dallas modest roster and starting value. Against the other side's return of Jack Concannon, that outcome supports a C+ grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as Even Trade, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.
Green Bay Packers received John Mosier. John Mosier was released by Green Bay without appearing in a Packers regular-season game, leaving the club without direct on-field value from the exchange. That outcome supports a D grade because the return is measured by the direct football value Green Bay Packers actually received after the deal, compared with the asset sent the other way.
New Orleans acquired tight end Len Garrett from Green Bay for the 1974 eighth-round choice used on safety Ned Guillet. Garrett appeared in 27 Saints games across 1973 and 1974 and remained with the club into 1975, while Guillet never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. That clear difference in realized value gives New Orleans the win.
Miami traded reserve quarterback Jim Del Gaizo to Green Bay for second-round selections in 1974 and 1975. The Dolphins used those picks on Andre Tillman and Freddie Solomon, both of whom became multi-season contributors, while Del Gaizo went 2-6 in touchdown-to-interception ratio over eight Packers games. Miami converted a backup quarterback into two productive young players and won decisively.
Green Bay Packers received Bill DuLac. Bill DuLac was released before playing a Packers regular-season game, so Green Bay received no direct game value from its acquired player. That outcome supports a D grade because the return is measured by the direct football value Green Bay Packers actually received after the deal, compared with the asset sent the other way.
Green Bay Packers received Don Highsmith in the 1973-07-13 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Don Highsmith likewise provided limited Green Bay value, leaving the player-for-player exchange close. The direct package, rather than later movement of any acquired asset, is the basis for the hindsight judgment. Against what Green Bay Packers surrendered, the result supports Even Trade.
St. Louis Cardinals received Frank Patrick in the 1973-05-25 exchange with Green Bay Packers, giving up Rocky Wallace. St. Louis acquired Frank Patrick in exchange for linebacker Rocky Wallace. That return supports a C grade for St. Louis Cardinals. The final verdict is Even Trade, based on the football value tied directly to the assets in this deal.
Kansas City acquired tackle Francis Peay from Green Bay for defensive end Aaron Brown on January 30, 1973. Peay played 19 games for the Chiefs and started 10, including nine starts in 1973. Brown appeared in 10 games with three starts across two Packers seasons. Both teams received usable veteran depth, but Kansas City gained the stronger post-trade contribution.
Washington acquired Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Robinson from Green Bay for a 1975 second-round pick. Robinson started all 28 games across his two Washington seasons and intercepted six passes, including a touchdown. Green Bay used the pick on Bill Bain, who played one Packers season before being traded again. Both sides preserved value, but Washington received the stronger direct return.
Green Bay received Carleton Oats, who supplied the Packers with the only meaningful direct NFL contribution produced by the exchange. The return was not a major franchise-changing acquisition, but Oats gave Green Bay tangible value after the deal. That result supports a C+ grade within the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
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.
Green Bay acquired Pro Bowl punter Ron Widby and defensive back Ike Thomas from Dallas shortly before the 1972 season for a future second-round choice. Widby punted well for two Packers seasons, but Dallas used the 1973 pick, No. 46, on receiver Golden Richards, who became a productive multi-year Cowboy. Richards' longer direct value gives Dallas the stronger return.
Chicago acquired veteran quarterback Zeke Bratkowski from Green Bay on September 1, 1972 for a 1974 sixth-round selection later used on Don Woods. Bratkowski did not provide meaningful regular-season value for the Bears. Woods likewise failed to become a Packers regular-season contributor, leaving both clubs with very little realized football production from the exchange.
Green Bay acquired linebacker Doug Woodlief from Los Angeles on a conditional basis in June 1972. The condition mattered: Green Bay owed an undisclosed draft choice only if Woodlief made the 1972 roster. He was waived on July 22, and coach Dan Devine said the Packers therefore owed the Rams nothing. Neither side ultimately realized regular-season value from the transaction, supporting an even C/C result.
Green Bay received an undisclosed draft choice after assigning Willie Wood's negotiation rights to Oakland on May 19, 1972. The selection cannot be identified from the available record, so the Packers receive credit for obtaining draft consideration but not for a specific downstream player. With the return's realized value unresolved rather than demonstrably substantial, Green Bay remains at a C.
On 1972-04-18, Green Bay Packers received Jim Hill, while San Diego Chargers received Lionel Aldridge, 1974 third round draft choice. Green Bay's history dates the trade to April 18, 1972: the Packers sent veteran defensive end Lionel Aldridge and a 1974 third-round choice to San Diego for safety Jim Hill. Chargers histories list the transaction one day later, but the package itself is consistent. The historical outcome supports Los Angeles Chargers Win: Green Bay Packers C+, San Diego Chargers B.
Arizona Cardinals received Donny Anderson while Green Bay Packers received MacArthur Lane. The Cardinals received Donny Anderson, who delivered strong rushing, receiving, and touchdown production over multiple seasons after the swap. St. Louis obtained a versatile veteran back who became a meaningful part of its offense rather than a short-term stop. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Arizona Cardinals in this trade.
Green Bay Packers received Al Randolph from San Francisco 49ers in the 1971-09-08 trade. Green Bay acquired Al Randolph, whose Packers return was limited rather than a long-term role. San Francisco 49ers's return was 1974 fourth round pick (#90-Sammy Johnson (a)). San Francisco received the 1974 fourth-round pick and selected Sammy Johnson at No. 90. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.
Green Bay acquired veteran linebacker Tommy Crutcher from Los Angeles for a future fourth-round pick. Crutcher returned to the Packers for a second stint and provided useful short-term depth, but the Rams turned a player nearing the end of his career into a defined draft asset. Los Angeles later used the 1973 No. 99 selection on Terry Nelson, preserving longer-term roster value from the deal.
Green Bay acquired Richard Winther from New Orleans for the 1972 fifth-round pick later used on Bill Butler. Winther's Packers stay was brief and produced limited playing value. Butler, by contrast, spent three seasons with the Saints, appeared in 41 games, and started 21, giving New Orleans a much stronger realized return from a modest draft choice.
Green Bay kept defensive tackle Jim DeLisle after Baltimore withdrew its claim in exchange for a 1972 ninth-round selection, No. 215 overall. The Colts used that pick on Gary Hambell, but it did not produce meaningful Baltimore regular-season value. DeLisle appeared in nine games for the 1971 Packers, giving Green Bay the clearer return from an unusual waiver-rights transaction.
Green Bay acquired John Bramlett from New England in exchange for Rich Moore, also identified as Richie Moore in club records. Bramlett's stay with the Packers was brief and did not create a lasting advantage. Moore never became a Patriots regular-season contributor and was released the following year, so Green Bay's return was not meaningfully better than New England's.
San Diego acquired defensive lineman Kevin Hardy from Green Bay for its 1972 first-round choice, which the Packers used on quarterback Jerry Tagge at No. 11. Hardy started 10 games for the Chargers in 1971 and played again in 1972. Tagge lasted three Green Bay seasons, throwing three touchdowns and 17 interceptions. Neither side found a star, but San Diego received the stronger realized NFL contribution.
Green Bay Packers received Cal Withrow. Green Bay received Cal Withrow, who appeared in all 14 games in each of the 1971, 1972, and 1973 seasons for the Packers. Withrow's three full Packers seasons comfortably exceed the value created by the very late Chargers pick, producing a modest Green Bay win. That outcome supports a B- grade for Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay sent quarterback Don Horn and the 12th pick in the 1971 draft to Denver for defensive end Alden Roche and the ninth pick. The Packers used No. 9 on John Brockington, who won Offensive Rookie of the Year, earned three straight Pro Bowls and opened his career with three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. That star-level draft outcome makes Green Bay the decisive winner.
Green Bay reacquired the rights to quarterback Zeke Bratkowski from Minnesota in January 1971 and sent the Vikings a 1972 third-round pick, No. 59. Bratkowski returned for six games with the Packers in 1971, while Minnesota used the acquired choice on Bart Buetow. The pick carried more nominal value, but neither return became a major long-term prize, leaving the trade close to even.
Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Rams completed this trade on 1971-01-28. Williams lasted only one Rams season, but he supplied meaningful rushing, receiving and return production. Green Bay's acquired selections did not produce comparable Packers value, with Virgil Robinson's NFL service coming elsewhere. The post-trade results provide the clearest measure of what each club gained from the exchange. The historical return supports a Los Angeles Rams Win verdict, with Green Bay Packers graded C and Los Angeles Rams graded B.
Green Bay Packers received 1971 fifth round pick (#124-Jim Stillwagon) in the exchange with Washington Commanders. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring Washington Commanders. That result supports a D for Green Bay Packers. The grade reflects the less valuable realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.
San Francisco received Green Bay's 1971 second-round selection and used No. 37 overall on Washington guard Ernie Janet. Janet did not provide regular-season value to the 49ers before being traded to the Bears in 1972. Green Bay, meanwhile, got a full 14-game season from Kevin Hardy in 1970. The Packers therefore realized more immediate value despite surrendering the higher-upside draft asset.
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 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.
Dallas Cowboys received Herb Adderley from Green Bay Packers, sending Malcolm Walker and Clarence Williams (b. 1946-09-03) the other way. Clarence Williams is currently mistyped as a pick and must be corrected to a player before an even high-grade verdict. That outcome supports a A- grade for Dallas Cowboys, and the overall verdict is Even Trade.
On 1970-05-04, Buffalo Bills received undisclosed future draft choice (selection not identified), while Green Bay Packers received Joe Runk. The final verdict is Even Trade, with Buffalo Bills graded C and Green Bay Packers graded C. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.
Green Bay Packers received Jacque MacKinnon. Green Bay received Jacque MacKinnon, but his stay did not produce a comparable multi-year return for the Packers. Salter's multi-year starting role and interception production create a clear realized-value gap in favor of the Chargers. That outcome supports a D grade for Green Bay Packers.
Green Bay Packers received John Hilton, while Pittsburgh Steelers received John Rowser. John Hilton's stay in Green Bay was much shorter. The Packers received some value, but it did not approach the multi-season starting contribution Rowser delivered for Pittsburgh. In hindsight, that direct return supports a C grade for Green Bay Packers. The grade reflects realized football value from this exchange rather than reputation alone.
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On 1969-08-30, Green Bay Packers received 1970 tenth round pick (#251-Frank Patrick (b)), while Washington Commanders received Leo Carroll. The hindsight verdict is Washington Commanders Win, with Green Bay Packers graded D+ and Washington Commanders graded B-. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and traceable football value, while leaving unresolved downstream pick identities out of the judgment.
Green Bay traded longtime defensive tackle Ron Kostelnik to Baltimore for a 1970 fourth-round pick, No. 96 overall, later used on kicker Skip Butler. Kostelnik played only 10 games for the Colts before retiring in 1970, while the Packers converted a veteran nearing retirement into mid-round draft capital. Butler never became Green Bay’s kicker, but obtaining the selection still gave the Packers the better asset-management result.
Green Bay Packers received 1971 fifth round pick (#116-Donnell Smith), while Washington Commanders received Tom Brown. Green Bay sent Tom Brown to Washington for a fifth-round choice that became No. 116, Donnell Smith. Brown played only one additional game for Washington, giving Green Bay the stronger asset outcome even though the return was modest. Green Bay Packers earns a C+ grade, and the overall verdict is Green Bay Packers Win.
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.
Green Bay received the 1969 sixth-round pick used on Ron Jones after sending defensive back Dick Capp to Pittsburgh. The selection did not create comparable Packers value, while Capp at least supplied Pittsburgh with a full season of roster availability. The pick preserved some future flexibility for Green Bay, but its realized football return was limited, supporting a D+ grade for the Packers.
On 1968-08-16, Detroit Lions received Brendan McCarthy, while Green Bay Packers received undisclosed future draft pick (selection not identified). The final verdict is Detroit Lions Win, with Detroit Lions graded B and Green Bay Packers graded C+. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.
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.
New York traded tackle Francis Peay to Green Bay in April 1968 for linebacker Tommy Crutcher and tackle Steve Wright. Crutcher immediately became a full-time Giants starter, starting all 28 games in 1968-69, while Wright started 11 of 12 Giants games across those two seasons. The Giants received two useful short-term starters, but both were gone from New York by 1970.
Green Bay traded defensive back Dave Hathcock to the New York Giants on September 11, 1967 for New York's 1968 tenth-round draft choice. The Packers used that No. 260 selection on defensive lineman Rick Cash. Hathcock appeared in six games for the Giants and handled return work, while Cash never played a regular-season game for Green Bay, giving New York the stronger realized return from this small exchange.
Green Bay Packers received 1968 fourth round pick (#92-Brendan McCarthy), while Pittsburgh Steelers received Dick Arndt. Pittsburgh received Dick Arndt and Green Bay received the 1968 fourth-round choice used at No. 92 on Brendan McCarthy. Arndt played 34 games for Pittsburgh, while McCarthy did not deliver regular-season value for Green Bay, creating a clear Steelers edge. Green Bay Packers earns a D+ grade, and the overall verdict is Pittsburgh Steelers Win.
Green Bay sent quarterback Kent Nix to Pittsburgh and received the 1968 fifth-round choice that became No. 120 Steve Duich. The draft return did not create value comparable to Nix's three seasons of quarterback service for the Steelers. Green Bay still recovered a real draft asset, which keeps the result from being lopsided, but the Packers realized the smaller football return.
Green Bay acquired fullback Ben Wilson from Los Angeles for a 1968 second-round pick after Jim Taylor’s departure. Wilson immediately rushed for 453 yards and two touchdowns in 1967, added 88 receiving yards and helped the Packers win another championship, including 65 rushing yards in Super Bowl II. The Rams received a valuable No. 53 pick, but Green Bay’s immediate title-season payoff gives the Packers the edge.
Detroit acquired rookie defensive back Mike Bass from Green Bay for cash, but the Lions received only two regular-season appearances and no starts in 1967. Bass later became a long-term Washington starter, yet that success cannot be credited to Detroit. Green Bay's cash amount is not established, leaving no traceable football return on that side either. The deal grades as an even D.
St. Louis sent its 1968 third-round pick to Green Bay and received two fourth-round choices in the 1967 draft. The Cardinals gained two immediate selections and used them on Mike Barnes and Andy Bowling. Green Bay received the nominally higher future pick, but the player ultimately selected there, Billy Stevens, appeared in only three NFL games, keeping the practical returns on both sides modest.
New York acquired running back Allen Jacobs from Green Bay on September 6, 1966 for the Giants' 1967 seventh-round draft choice. Jacobs appeared in all 14 games for New York that season and carried 77 times for 273 yards and one touchdown while catching 10 passes for 69 yards. He added six games in 1967, giving the Giants 20 regular-season appearances and useful backfield depth for a seventh-round price.
Green Bay Packers received 1967 fifth round pick (#116-Dwight Hood) in the exchange with Pittsburgh Steelers. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring Pittsburgh Steelers. That result supports a D for Green Bay Packers. The grade reflects the less valuable realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.
Green Bay Packers received 1967 fourth round pick (#93-Travis Williams) in the exchange with Washington Commanders. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring Green Bay Packers. That result supports a A for Green Bay Packers. The grade reflects the stronger realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.
On 1966-08-15, Cleveland Browns received Ralph Wenzel (Richard), while Green Bay Packers received undisclosed draft choice. The hindsight verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, with Cleveland Browns graded D and Green Bay Packers graded C+. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and traceable football value, while leaving unresolved downstream pick identities out of the judgment.
St. Louis acquired defensive lineman Fred Heron from Green Bay in the 1966 deal and, after the related 1967 pick settlement, also received Green Bay’s fourth-round selection at No. 105. Heron became a seven-season Cardinal, playing 79 games with 56 starts. The Cardinals gave up the 1968 third-round pick that became Bill Stevens, making the veteran-quality player return the decisive piece.
Pittsburgh sent its 1967 first-round pick to Green Bay for defensive lineman Lloyd Voss and tight end Tony Jeter. The Packers used the ninth overall selection on center Bob Hyland, who played four seasons in Green Bay but never became a long-term fixture there. Voss developed into a multi-year starter for Pittsburgh, while Jeter contributed only briefly. Because Voss supplied the strongest sustained team-specific value, the Steelers win the exchange.
Dallas Cowboys received Hank Gremminger, while Green Bay Packers received 1967 fifth round pick (#130-Dick Tate). Dallas acquired Hank Gremminger and Green Bay received the 1967 fifth-round choice used at No. 130 on Dick Tate. Gremminger left Dallas during training camp and Tate never became an NFL contributor for Green Bay, leaving both direct returns empty. Dallas Cowboys earns a D grade, and the overall verdict is Even Trade.
Green Bay sent veteran running back Tom Moore to Los Angeles for quarterback Ron Smith, the rights to tackle Dick Arndt, and a 1967 second-round pick used on Dave Dunaway. Moore immediately caught 60 passes for the Rams in 1966 but lasted only one season there. Green Bay's three incoming assets also failed to become long-term Packers contributors. Both clubs received short-lived value without a lasting cornerstone, making the exchange essentially even.
Green Bay acquired Bill Anderson from Washington for the 1966 sixth-round selection that became No. 94 Earl Yates. Anderson played 24 regular-season games for the Packers across the 1965 and 1966 championship seasons, giving Green Bay useful depth and experience during a title run. Yates never recorded an NFL regular-season appearance, so the Packers received substantially more realized value.
Green Bay acquired receiver Carroll Dale from Los Angeles in a straight-up exchange for linebacker Dan Currie. Dale became a premier Packers deep threat, earned three Pro Bowl selections and contributed to three consecutive championship teams. Currie brought an accomplished Green Bay career to Los Angeles but remained with the Rams for only two seasons, giving the Packers substantially more lasting value.
Green Bay acquired kicker-punter Don Chandler from New York in January 1965 through a linked third-round-pick exchange that left the Giants with the 1965 No. 33 selection used on Bob Timberlake. Chandler became a key specialist on three straight Packers championship teams. Timberlake made only one of 15 field-goal attempts for New York in 1965, creating a huge Green Bay advantage.
Dallas acquired veteran quarterback John Roach from Green Bay in September 1964 for its 1965 third-round selection, later No. 33. Roach provided four emergency starts but went 0-4 with one touchdown and six interceptions. Green Bay flipped the Dallas pick through New York and ultimately turned the Roach asset into championship kicker-punter Don Chandler.
Pittsburgh acquired defensive tackle Urban Henry from Green Bay on August 24, 1964 for a 1965 draft choice. Henry played 10 games with eight starts for the Steelers that season, producing two Approximate Value before his NFL career ended.
Green Bay traded linebacker Turnley Todd to New York on August 20, 1964, for the Giants' 1965 seventh-round selection. The Packers used No. 85 on Jerry Roberts. Todd did not develop into a meaningful Giants regular-season contributor, while Roberts signed with Green Bay but did not make the Packers' regular-season roster. With both realized returns ending before sustained NFL production, the transaction grades evenly.
Green Bay sent Jim Ringo and Earl Gros to Philadelphia on May 5, 1964, for linebacker Lee Roy Caffey and the first-round pick that became Donny Anderson. Ringo remained an elite center for four Eagles seasons and Gros became a useful starter, but Caffey and Anderson contributed to Green Bay championship teams. Both sides gained real value, with the Packers winning the long-term comparison.
Green Bay sent center Ken Iman to Los Angeles in early February 1964 without receiving new consideration that day. Packers historical research says the transfer fulfilled the future value Los Angeles expected after allowing quarterback Zeke Bratkowski to reach Green Bay on waivers in October 1963, although Rams president Dan Reeves declined to confirm that linkage. Iman later started 140 consecutive regular-season games for the Rams.
Dallas sent the 1964 sixth-round choice that became No. 83 Jimmy Evans to Green Bay for Jerry Norton. Evans never made the Cowboys' regular-season roster, so Dallas received no playing value from the selection it retained through the transaction. Norton handled Green Bay's punting in all 28 games across 1963 and 1964, giving the Packers the distinctly better practical result.
Dallas Cowboys received Gary Barnes, while Green Bay Packers received 1964 fifth round pick (#60-Duke Carlisle). Dallas acquired Gary Barnes and Green Bay received the 1964 fifth-round choice used at No. 60 on Duke Carlisle. Barnes immediately played 12 games with three starts for Dallas, while Carlisle did not provide NFL regular-season value for Green Bay. Dallas Cowboys earns a B- grade, and the overall verdict is Dallas Cowboys Win.
Green Bay Packers received 1964 fourth round pick (#44-Bob Long) in the exchange with Philadelphia Eagles. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring Philadelphia Eagles. That result supports a C+ for Green Bay Packers. The grade reflects the less valuable realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.
Green Bay traded defensive end Bill Quinlan and defensive back John Symank to New York in April 1963 for the Giants' 1964 third-round selection, No. 40. The Packers used it on Joe O'Donnell, but he signed with Buffalo of the AFL instead of Green Bay and never played for the Packers. New York quickly converted Quinlan into another player asset, making the Giants' realized return stronger.
Dallas Cowboys received Lee Folkins from Green Bay Packers in the 1962-09-05 exchange. Folkins immediately gave Dallas a useful receiving season, including 536 yards and six touchdowns in 1962, while Keith Kinderman did not create comparable value for Green Bay. Measured by what Dallas Cowboys actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B grade and represents the stronger realized return. The overall judgment is Dallas Cowboys Win.
Green Bay traded Paul Dudley to New York on September 3, 1962, for the 1963 fourth-round selection used on Lionel Aldridge. Dudley played 11 games with two starts for the Giants before leaving the next year. Aldridge became a long-term Packers defensive end and starter during the Lombardi championship era, making Green Bay the decisive winner of the exchange.
Green Bay Packers received 1963 fifth round pick (#63-Jack Cverko) in the exchange with Washington Redskins. Green Bay turned the deal into the No. 63 selection, Jack Cverko, but the downstream pick did not produce comparable Packers value. Against Washington Redskins' return of Ben Davidson, that outcome supports a C grade. The transaction is judged as Washington Redskins Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Cleveland received Ernie Green, who became a long-term Browns back and a major offensive contributor. His multi-season role made him by far the most productive piece to emerge from the exchange and turned a late-round cost into meaningful value. That outcome supports a A grade within the Cleveland Browns Win verdict. The grade reflects realized football value rather than the size of the original package.
Dallas acquired John Sutro from Green Bay, but Sutro did not play a regular-season game for the Cowboys after the transaction. His NFL appearances came with San Francisco instead, leaving Dallas without a realized on-field return from the acquisition. Green Bay's sixth-round selection also failed to create meaningful NFL value, so the Cowboys' side belongs in a conservative C- range.
Pittsburgh acquired linebacker Tom Bettis from Green Bay on July 17, 1962 for 1963 third- and seventh-round choices that became Dennis Claridge and Olin Hill. Bettis immediately appeared in 11 games for the Steelers before finishing his career with Chicago. Claridge eventually played only one regular-season game for Green Bay, while Hill never appeared in the NFL. Pittsburgh realized the greater direct return.
On 1961-09-07, Green Bay Packers received Ben Davidson, while New York Giants received draft pick (selection not identified). The hindsight verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, with Green Bay Packers graded B and New York Giants graded C+. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while keeping unverified downstream pick identities or conditional outcomes out of the final judgment.
On 1961-09-05, Dallas Cowboys received Andy Cvercko / Andy Cverko, while Green Bay Packers received draft pick (selection not identified). The hindsight verdict is Dallas Cowboys Win, with Dallas Cowboys graded B and Green Bay Packers graded C+. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while treating conditional terms and later draft outcomes as context rather than as assets exchanged directly on trade day.
Cleveland Browns received 1962 third round pick (#42-John Furman) in the exchange with Green Bay Packers. Cleveland used the third-round choice on John Furman, but the pick did not deliver a Browns return comparable to the veteran sent away. Against Green Bay Packers' return of John Roach, that outcome supports a C grade. The transaction is judged as Green Bay Packers Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Dallas Cowboys received Steve Meilinger from Green Bay Packers in the 1961-08-07 exchange. Meilinger did not record a Dallas regular-season appearance, and Joe Thorne did not produce an NFL career for Green Bay, leaving both clubs with little direct return. Measured by what Dallas Cowboys actually realized after the deal, the return supports a C- grade and represents roughly even direct value. The overall judgment is Even Trade.
New York acquired halfback Joel Wells from Green Bay on June 21, 1961, for the Giants' 1962 third-round pick, No. 41, which the Packers used on Gary Barnes. Green Bay's official draft history confirms that exact lineage. Wells played all 14 games for New York, started three and produced 216 rushing yards plus return work. Barnes appeared in only one game for Green Bay before later moving on, giving New York the better realized return.
Green Bay traded quarterback Lamar McHan to Baltimore in March 1961 for the Colts' 1962 fifth-round selection, No. 65 overall. The Packers used that pick on Chuck Morris, who never appeared in a regular-season NFL game for Green Bay. McHan served behind Johnny Unitas for parts of three seasons, giving Baltimore modest but real quarterback depth.
Green Bay Packers received 1961 fourth round pick (#56-Joe LeSage) in the exchange with Philadelphia Eagles. Green Bay's fourth-round choice became Joe LeSage, but that return did not create value comparable to Freeman's immediate contribution in Philadelphia. The supported hindsight grade is D+. That mark reflects realized value tied directly to this transaction, with the overall result recorded as Philadelphia Eagles Win.
On 1960-09-09, Arizona Cardinals received conditional draft pick (selection not identified), while Green Bay Packers received Larry Hickman. The final verdict is Even Trade, with Arizona Cardinals graded C+ and Green Bay Packers graded C+. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Any conditional, undisclosed, or unidentified component is credited only to the extent that the surviving evidence establishes it.
On 1960-08-23, Dallas Cowboys received Kirk Phares, while Green Bay Packers received draft pick (selection not identified). The hindsight verdict is Dallas Cowboys Win, with Dallas Cowboys graded B and Green Bay Packers graded C+. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.
Cleveland Browns received 1961 eighth round pick (#110-Fred Cox) from Green Bay Packers in the 1960-08-22 exchange. Bob Jarus did not become a meaningful Packers contributor, and Cleveland did not realize Fred Cox's later Minnesota kicking value because that career came after he left the Browns. Measured by what Cleveland Browns actually realized after the deal, the return supports a C- grade and represents roughly even direct value. The overall judgment is Even Trade.
Green Bay and New York exchanged two recent draft choices at the start of August 1960, with linebacker Jon Gilliam going to the Giants and halfback Don Herndon going to the Packers. Contemporary reporting describes a straight player-for-player trade. Neither acquisition produced a regular-season appearance for the receiving NFL club that year.
Green Bay acquired defensive end Willie Davis from Cleveland on July 12, 1960 in a straight player-for-player swap for receiver A.D. Williams. Davis became a Hall of Famer, a five-time NFL champion with the Lombardi Packers, and the longtime captain of a dynasty defense. Williams played only two more NFL seasons and caught 14 passes after the trade, creating an enormous value gap.
Dallas Cowboys received Fred Cone from Green Bay Packers in the 1960-05-07 exchange. Cone handled Dallas kicking duties in all 12 games of the franchise's inaugural season, while Roger Hagberg never played for Green Bay after being selected with the acquired pick. Measured by what Dallas Cowboys actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B- grade and represents the stronger realized return. The overall judgment is Dallas Cowboys Win.
Chicago Cardinals received 1960 tenth round pick (#113-Paul Oglesby) from Green Bay Packers in the 1959-09-22 exchange. Ken Beck played 24 games for Green Bay across 1959 and 1960, while Paul Oglesby did not create comparable NFL value from the pick obtained by the Cardinals. Measured by what Chicago Cardinals actually realized after the deal, the return supports a D+ grade and represents the weaker realized return. The overall judgment is Green Bay Packers Win.
Green Bay moved Alex Hawkins to Baltimore for an undisclosed cash price in September 1959 after briefly placing him on waivers. Hawkins joined the defending champion Colts and contributed immediately during another title season. The Packers received cash, but Baltimore obtained the more valuable football return, making this a clear Colts win at a restrained historical scale.
Cleveland sent defensive tackle Henry Jordan to Green Bay for the 1960 fourth-round pick that became Johnny Brewer. Jordan became a cornerstone of Vince Lombardi's defense, earned five straight All-Pro selections and four Pro Bowls, and played in the Packers' championship dynasty. Brewer did not approach that level of impact, making Green Bay the decisive long-term winner.
New York Giants received Dick Nolan, while Green Bay Packers received cash. Nolan immediately started all 12 games for New York in 1959 and intercepted five passes, then remained useful through 1961. The hindsight grades are B+ for New York Giants and C for Green Bay Packers, producing a New York Giants Win verdict.
The Cardinals received an undisclosed draft choice for Dick Nolan. The surviving evidence does not identify the round, selection or eventual player, so the downstream value must remain unresolved. Even without inventing the pick chain, Arizona obtained a future asset while Green Bay received no regular-season service from Nolan.
Detroit acquired tackle Ollie Spencer from Green Bay in July 1959. Ken Russell was initially part of the return, but after Russell left Packers camp the obligation was replaced by Detroit's 1960 fifth-round pick, No. 51, used on Dale Hackbart. The settled exchange therefore became Spencer for No. 51, and Green Bay's eventual draft return produced the stronger value.
Cleveland Browns received 1960 fifth round pick (#53-Bob Jarus). Cleveland used the acquired fifth-round selection on Bob Jarus, who did not establish a comparable NFL regular-season career for the Browns. That result supports a D grade for Cleveland Browns. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Green Bay turned linebacker Marv Matuszak into guard Fuzzy Thurston in July 1959, giving Vince Lombardi an immediate building block for the offensive line. Thurston became a fixture on five NFL championship teams and protected the Packers’ power game for nearly a decade, while Matuszak spent two seasons in Baltimore primarily as linebacker depth.
New York sold the contract of veteran safety Emlen Tunnell to Green Bay for cash on June 26, 1959. The Packers' historical record describes the transaction as a cash purchase, with no Dick Nolan component. Tunnell then played 37 regular-season games for Green Bay from 1959 through 1961, intercepted five passes over his first two Packers seasons, and finished his playing career on Green Bay's 1961 championship team.
Green Bay acquired veteran quarterback Lamar McHan from the Chicago Cardinals on May 22, 1959, in a conditional deal that cost the Packers a 1960 third-round pick only if McHan made the roster. He did, and the pick became No. 29 Charley Elley. McHan played 24 games for Green Bay across Vince Lombardi’s first two seasons, throwing for 1,322 yards and 11 touchdowns. Elley produced no comparable NFL regular-season value.
Cleveland Browns received Billy Howton from Green Bay Packers. Cleveland received Billy Howton, an established receiver who continued to provide productive NFL service after the trade. The Browns therefore realized a meaningful direct player return from the exchange. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Cleveland Browns. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the football value the club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange.
Cleveland Browns received Dick Deschaine from Green Bay Packers in the 1958-09-24 exchange. Deschaine punted 50 times for a 41.3-yard average in all 12 Cleveland games in 1958, while Bob Laraba never played a regular-season game for Green Bay. Measured by what Cleveland Browns actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B grade and represents the stronger realized return. The overall judgment is Cleveland Browns Win.
Green Bay received the 1959 fifth-round choice at No. 55 and selected Andy Cvercko. Cvercko appeared in 12 games as a reserve before leaving, giving the Packers a real but similarly limited return. That outcome supports a C grade within the Pittsburgh Steelers Win verdict. The grade reflects realized football value rather than the size of the original package.
New York acquired veteran guards Al Barry and Joe Skibinski from Green Bay on September 15, 1958 for the Giants' 1959 seventh-round pick, No. 83. Barry immediately became New York's starting left guard, playing 24 regular-season games with 23 starts across 1958-59 as the Giants reached consecutive NFL Championship Games. Skibinski retired after roughly two weeks because of injury. Green Bay used No. 83 on tackle Gary Raid, who never played an NFL regular-season game.
Cleveland Browns received 1959 fourth round pick (#37-Gary Prahst). Cleveland used the acquired fourth-round selection on Gary Prahst, who did not establish an NFL regular-season career for the Browns. That result supports a D grade for Cleveland Browns. The final verdict is Green Bay Packers Win, based on the documented service, durability, and value each club actually obtained from this exchange.
Washington acquired John Petitbon, Doyle Nix and a conditional fifth-round pick, while Green Bay received J.D. Kimmel and Steve Meilinger. Petitbon retired, activating the extra selection, but Nix contributed on defense. Kimmel started all 12 games for Green Bay in 1958 and Meilinger also played regularly. The exchange produced comparable short-term value on both sides rather than a decisive winner.
Green Bay sent veteran defensive end John Martinkovic—and, in the NFL’s retrospective transaction account, tackle Dalton Truax—to the defending champion Giants for a 1958 third-round selection. The Packers used No. 36 on Ray Nitschke, who became the heart of Vince Lombardi’s championship defenses, a 15-year Packer, and a Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker.
Green Bay Packers received Bibbles Bawel in the exchange with Philadelphia Eagles. Bibbles Bawel did not become a meaningful Packers contributor after the exchange. Green Bay's return produced limited direct value and did not establish a lasting role. In hindsight, that direct outcome supports a D+ grade for Green Bay Packers. The judgment focuses on what this transaction itself produced rather than unrelated later moves.
Green Bay’s July 26, 1957 blockbuster sent quarterback Tobin Rote and defensive back Val Joe Walker to Detroit for Norm Masters, Ollie Spencer, Jim Salsbury, and Don McIlhenny. Rote became decisive when Bobby Layne was injured, leading Detroit through a dramatic Western playoff comeback and a 59-14 NFL championship victory. The Packers received several useful players, especially Masters, but Detroit captured the title-changing star.
Cleveland received Bobby Garrett and Roger Zatkoff from Green Bay in a large April 1957 player swap. Both were legitimate NFL players, and Zatkoff in particular gave the Browns useful defensive value. Cleveland surrendered six players, however, including Babe Parilli and several contributors whose combined careers gave Green Bay the broader return. The Browns received value, but the aggregate hindsight edge belongs to the Packers.
Green Bay Packers received Herb Rich. Green Bay acquired veteran defensive back Herb Rich from the Giants for an undisclosed draft choice. Rich brought established secondary experience to the Packers, giving Green Bay a real player return, but the available research does not establish enough post-trade production to grade the acquisition as a major win.
Chicago Bears received 1958 19th round pick (#219-Bill Roehnelt) from Green Bay Packers in the 1957-03-02 exchange. Lee Hermsen never produced a Packers regular-season career, while Bill Roehnelt became a Bears starter with 12 starts in 1958 and returned to Chicago in 1959. Measured by what Chicago Bears actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B+ grade and represents the stronger realized return. The overall judgment is Chicago Bears Win.
Green Bay sent guard Jack Spinks to the New York Giants during the 1956 season for the Giants' 1957 twelfth-round draft choice. Green Bay used the acquired No. 145 pick on Wisconsin back Glenn Bestor, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Spinks played three games for the 1956 champion Giants and seven more in 1957, giving New York the only realized NFL playing value from this exchange.
Green Bay traded rookie fullback Gordon 'Gordy' Duvall to Philadelphia on August 20, 1956 for an undisclosed future draft choice. Packers camp coverage and the surviving transaction ledger agree on the player-for-pick structure. Duvall did not appear on Philadelphia's 1956 regular-season roster, while the exact Green Bay draft selection remains unidentified.
Cleveland received Green Bay's 1957 sixth-round choice for John Sandusky and Chet Lyssy. Lyssy was returned to Cleveland before the season, while later histories do not securely identify which specific 1957 selection came from the deal. Cleveland therefore gained a modest draft asset and recovered one of the players it had moved, while Green Bay received only a short-lived veteran return. The documented value on both sides is close enough to remain even.
Green Bay Packers received Jim Carmichael on a conditional preseason acquisition; Green Bay returned him to the Rams on August 8, 1956, before he made the regular-season roster. The return earns a D, versus D for Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams, with a hindsight verdict of Even Trade. Concrete team-specific production and downstream results drive the grade.
On 1956-07-01, Cleveland Browns received 1957 sixth round pick (#63-Joe Amstutz), while Green Bay Packers received George Cummins. The final verdict is Even Trade, with Cleveland Browns graded C and Green Bay Packers graded C. The hindsight view follows the documented consideration and later traceable value without treating every named pick outcome as if it had been directly exchanged on trade day. Both sides have identifiable consideration, allowing the hindsight grade to focus on what those assets actually became.
Cleveland sent Don King and Gene Donaldson to Green Bay in April 1956 for the Packers' 1957 fifth-round choice, which became Henry Jordan at No. 52. Green Bay's own historical transaction record supports that fifth-round price. King played only briefly for the Packers and Donaldson was waived before the season, while Jordan gave Cleveland two seasons before becoming a valuable trade asset himself.
New York acquired Ohio State fullback/linebacker John Hlay from Green Bay on August 22, 1955 for an undisclosed 1956 draft choice. Contemporary Packers coverage says Hlay was sent to the Giants because Green Bay lacked room for him, but Hlay never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. Later biographical records say an ankle injury prevented him from joining New York and that he ultimately chose not to continue an NFL career.
Philadelphia sent rookie end Winfred Tillery to Green Bay on August 5, 1955 with a conditional return: the Eagles would receive a 1956 Packers draft choice only if Tillery made Green Bay's regular-season club. He did not appear on the Packers' 1955 regular-season roster, so the condition failed and Philadelphia received no draft selection.
Green Bay sent veteran end Stretch Elliott and a 1956 draft choice to Los Angeles for tackle Tom Dahms in August 1955. Dahms immediately solved a major offensive-line shortage and started all 12 games for the Packers that season. The Rams turned the pick into A.D. Williams and received Elliott, but Green Bay got the most dependable immediate value.
Cleveland Browns received rights to Art Hunter (b. 1933-04-24) in the 1955-07-29 exchange involving Green Bay Packers. Hunter became a multi-year Browns starter and reached the Pro Bowl in 1959, turning the acquired rights into substantial long-term line play for Cleveland. That realized return supports a B+ grade for Cleveland Browns. The overall verdict is Cleveland Browns Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.
New York acquired rookie tackle John Bauer from Green Bay on September 20, 1954 for the Giants' 1955 20th-round draft choice, later No. 236 overall. Bauer, a 1954 first-round Cleveland selection who had reached Green Bay in the Babe Parilli-Bobby Garrett trade, appeared in only two Giants games and made no starts that season. The modest cost limited New York's downside, but the playing return was minimal.
Green Bay Packers received Charley Grant. Green Bay received Charley Grant, but the available record shows only limited Packers value after the trade. He did not become a durable long-term Green Bay contributor, keeping the Packers' realized return modest. The return was measurable, but it did not develop into a major long-term advantage for the acquiring club.
Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals received Marvin Johnson from Green Bay Packers, giving up Don Coleman. The Cardinals received Marvin Johnson. His inclusion makes this a balanced veteran exchange, and the available outcome supports the same C grade rather than a stronger win-or-loss call. That return supports a C grade for Chicago/St. Louis Cardinals. The final verdict is Even Trade.
Green Bay traded the rights to Babe Parilli and Bob Fleck, both entering military service, to Cleveland for Bobby Garrett, John Bauer, Jack Miller and Chester Giarola. The six-player deal looked enormous on paper, but much of the Packers' return failed to stick: Garrett played nine games in 1954, while Bauer and Miller did not make the club and Giarola did not report. Cleveland's return was also delayed, leaving a surprisingly balanced outcome.
Cleveland Browns received 1955 fourth round pick (#41-Paul Reynolds) in the exchange with Green Bay Packers. Cleveland received the No. 41 selection and used it on Paul Reynolds, who did not create a professional return comparable to the player sent to Green Bay. Against Green Bay Packers' return of Jerry Helluin, that outcome supports a D+ grade. The transaction is judged as Green Bay Packers Win, with the mark based on the football value that actually followed from the deal.
Detroit received the 1954 sixth-round choice at No. 63 and selected Pence Dacus. Dacus never produced an NFL playing return for the Lions, leaving Detroit without meaningful realized value from the pick. That outcome supports a D grade within the Green Bay Packers Win verdict. The grade reflects realized football value rather than the size of the original package.
Green Bay Packers received Johnny Papit. Green Bay received Johnny Papit, but his Packers tenure was brief. Papit played four games in 1953, rushing six times for 44 yards and one touchdown. That gave Green Bay some immediate offensive depth, yet the return ended quickly and did not become a long-term asset.
Green Bay Packers received Bill Skyinskus. Green Bay acquired rookie guard Bill Skyinskus, but he did not become a durable Packers regular-season contributor. The transaction gave Green Bay a player to evaluate, yet the available outcome record does not support treating him as a meaningful long-term roster gain.
Green Bay traded quarterback Dick Flowers to Baltimore on August 27, 1953 for an undisclosed 1954 draft choice. Packers historical records identify the realized compensation as the Colts-derived fourth-round selection at No. 40, which Green Bay used on West Virginia fullback Tommy Allman. Allman never appeared in an NFL regular-season game, so the acquired pick produced no on-field Packers value.
The August 1953 Giants-Packers deal sent Val Joe Walker and New York's 1954 first-round pick to Green Bay for the rights to Arnold Galiffa, who was identified as the returning player later that fall. Green Bay gained a multi-year starting defensive back plus the No. 4 overall choice. A separate September Bill Skyinskus trade did not belong in this transaction and has been removed from the package.
Green Bay Packers received Val Joe Walker and 1954 first round pick (#4-Veryl Switzer). Green Bay received Val Joe Walker plus the 1954 first-round No. 4 pick. The Packers used that choice on Veryl Switzer, who played 24 games with 11 starts and produced 429 scrimmage yards and three receiving touchdowns over 1954-55. Walker added defensive value, giving Green Bay two realized pieces from the package.
Green Bay acquired Benny Aldridge and got eight games, eight starts and five interceptions from him in 1953. San Francisco received the Packers' 1954 15th-round choice and used No. 171 on Ed Gossage, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. One season of starting defensive-back production is modest rather than franchise-changing, but it clearly beats a draft return with no NFL games. Green Bay wins, B- to D.
Chicago sold veteran guard Ray Bray to Green Bay for cash before the 1952 season after Bray had spent 10 years with the Bears. The exact dollar amount is not publicly established in the available team histories. Bray then appeared in all 12 games for the Packers that season, giving Green Bay immediate veteran depth while Chicago received cash rather than a football asset.
Detroit acquired Jug Girard from Green Bay in July 1952 for Ed Berrang, Steve Dowden and a player to be named later. Girard immediately helped the eventual NFL champions, producing 538 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns while filling in for an injured Doak Walker. Green Bay received real value from Dowden, who started at tackle, but Detroit landed the most impactful player. The Lions win A- to B-.
Detroit Lions received cash. Detroit received cash for Clarence Self. The payment was legitimate consideration, but the amount and any downstream roster use are not established in the surviving record. Detroit therefore gets credit for monetizing the player, but not for a specific football outcome that cannot be traced.
Cleveland Browns received Ace Loomis. Cleveland received Ace Loomis, but he did not play a regular-season game for the Browns in 1952 and was later claimed back by Green Bay. His established Packers production before and after the transaction cannot be credited to Cleveland, leaving the Browns with essentially no direct regular-season return.
Green Bay Packers received Dan Sandifer. Green Bay received Dan Sandifer, who started all 12 games in 1952, intercepted two passes, and appeared again for the Packers in 1953. Sandifer's immediate starting role and second Packers season created the clearest realized value in the trade. That outcome supports a B grade for Green Bay Packers.
Cleveland Browns received Walt Michaels. Walt Michaels became a five-time Pro Bowler and an important part of Cleveland's championship-era teams. His sustained high-level play made the Browns' single-player return exceptionally valuable. Compared with Green Bay Packers' return, the result supports a A grade and fits the Cleveland Browns Win verdict.
Green Bay Packers received Mario Giannelli from Philadelphia Eagles. Mario Giannelli signed with Green Bay but was released without making a Packers regular-season appearance, leaving Green Bay without realized game value from its side of the exchange. That outcome supports a D grade for Green Bay Packers when the trade is measured by the football value actually realized after the exchange.
Green Bay closed the Bobby Thomason experiment on December 27, 1951, returning the quarterback to Los Angeles instead of surrendering its 1952 first- and second-round selections under the conditional agreement. Thomason had helped the Packers for one season, but the club ultimately kept both premium choices. That combination of useful short-term quarterback play and preserved draft capital gives Green Bay the better outcome.
Chicago acquired Ed Neal and received four games of service from the veteran lineman to finish his NFL career. The contribution was brief, so this was not a major Bears success, but it was still direct regular-season value. Against a Green Bay return that produced no Packers playing time from the acquired draft selection, Chicago comes out slightly ahead.
Cleveland Browns received rights to Bob Gain and 1952 fourth round pick (#39-Elmer Costa). Cleveland received the rights to Bob Gain plus the 1952 fourth-round No. 39 choice used on Elmer Costa. Gain became the centerpiece, playing 126 Browns games with 122 starts and earning multiple Pro Bowl selections. The pick added a second identifiable asset, making Cleveland's realized return both deep and long-lived.
Green Bay Packers received John Martinkovic. Green Bay acquired John Martinkovic and received a major long-term defensive-line return. Martinkovic played 72 consecutive games for the Packers across six seasons and earned three Pro Bowl selections. His durability, starting-level role, and league recognition turned the deal into one of the clearest value wins in this tranche.
Cleveland Browns received Dan Orlich. Cleveland received Dan Orlich on a look-see basis, but the Browns did not develop a durable return from him in this transaction. Orlich was reacquired by Green Bay roughly a month later as part of the separate Bob Gain package, so later Packers activity must not be credited to Cleveland here.
Green Bay acquired rookie center-linebacker Jerry Grenier from Los Angeles in August 1951. Contemporary Packers reporting says no player or cash was given to the Rams, but Grenier never appeared on Green Bay's 1951 regular-season roster. The Packers therefore obtained a training-camp look without measurable regular-season value, making the acquisition essentially a no-cost evaluation rather than a productive roster addition.
Green Bay acquired the NFL rights to veteran back Gene "Choo Choo" Roberts from the New York Giants on July 24, 1951 for a conditional 1952 draft choice. The move never produced a Packers regular-season appearance: Roberts signed with the Montreal Alouettes the next day and played in Canada during 1951. The available transaction record lists the Giants' draft return as not exercised.
Green Bay acquired Bobby Thomason from Los Angeles in July 1951 on a conditional look-see arrangement rather than for two picks that actually changed hands. Contemporary reports said compensation would be settled only if Thomason stayed; he was later returned to the Rams, and proposed first- and second-round demands were never completed. Neither club realized lasting value.
Cleveland Browns received 1951 fourth round pick (#41-Bob Smith). Cleveland received Green Bay's 1951 fourth-round choice and used No. 41 on Bob Smith. Smith went on to play 15 NFL games, giving the pick a modest realized player outcome even though he did not become a long-term cornerstone. The Browns therefore converted Boedecker into identifiable draft value and some professional service.
Cleveland received Green Bay's 1951 eighth-round obligation, identified in the current package as No. 88 Art Spinney, in the Tom O'Malley exchange. Historical accounts disagree about the precise mapping of the O'Malley draft obligation, and the available evidence does not establish a clearly superior Browns return from this specific transaction. A conservative C grade reflects that uncertainty without changing the package.
Cleveland Browns received Gordy Soltau. Cleveland received Gordy Soltau but immediately moved him to San Francisco rather than realizing his later 49ers receiving and kicking career. The Browns did create traceable downstream value from moving Soltau, including the 1951 fourth-round choice used on Bob Oristaglio, so their return was not zero, but Soltau's San Francisco production cannot be counted as Cleveland value.
Green Bay received Len Szafaryn plus first choice on any Washington guard placed on waivers. Szafaryn became a useful Packers lineman and supplied multiple seasons of starting work, so this was not an empty return. Even so, Green Bay did not receive a player with the same individual distinction or Washington-specific impact that Paul Lipscomb produced after the exchange.
New York acquired Pat West's contract and the dealing rights to Jim Ford from Green Bay on January 24, 1949. The Packers received the draft rights to tackles Jack Bush and Ed Kelley. Contemporary Green Bay reporting described it as a four-player exchange designed to address New York's backfield needs and Green Bay's need for tackle depth.
Detroit Lions received Bob Rennebohm and Howard Brown / Howie Brown in the 1948-07-25 exchange with Green Bay Packers. Howard Brown became a Detroit starter and gave the Lions meaningful immediate value from the four-player exchange. The realized value remains close enough to support an even result.
Green Bay traded Roy McKay to Washington and received tackle Don Deeks. Deeks appeared in eight games for the 1948 Packers and made one start, giving Green Bay at least a season of direct roster value from the exchange. The return was not transformative, but it materially exceeded Washington's outcome after McKay was released before playing a regular-season game for his new club.
Green Bay Packers received Clyde Johnson, who was waived before Green Bay's 1948 regular-season opener and therefore played no regular-season games for the Packers. The return earns a D, versus A- for Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams, with a hindsight verdict of Los Angeles Rams Win. Concrete team-specific production and downstream results drive the grade.
Detroit acquired Merv Pregulman from Green Bay in June 1947, while the Packers received Damon Tassos and Detroit’s 1948 fifth-round pick, No. 27 Don Richards. Older descriptions of the draft compensation can sound like a “first choice,” but the verified selection was a fifth-rounder. Pregulman then gave Detroit multiple seasons of meaningful line play, creating a modest Lions advantage.
Green Bay acquired Jack Jacobs, who played 36 games and made 17 starts over three Packers seasons, while Washington received Bob Nussbaumer and the rights to John Ferraro. Nussbaumer delivered 22 Washington games, 849 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 1947-48; Ferraro never played in the NFL. Both teams received real value, but Jacobs' multi-year quarterback role gives Green Bay a narrow edge.
Chicago purchased backs Jimmy Richardson and Jim Strasbaugh from Green Bay on August 24, 1946, for an undisclosed cash price. Contemporary coverage confirms both players reported to the Cardinals, and Strasbaugh appeared in all 11 games that season with one start. The amount Green Bay received is unknown, which limits the certainty of the comparison, but Chicago obtained the only clearly measurable post-transaction football contribution.
Chicago acquired the rights to quarterback Tom Farris from Green Bay on August 17, 1946, sending Charley Mitchell to the Packers in a straight swap. Farris did not develop into a major Bears contributor, but Chicago received the more identifiable quarterback-rights upside. The existing B grade reflects the Bears' side of a modest transaction.
Green Bay acquired Cecil Hare from Washington for cash, with the first confirmed Packers acquisition date supported as August 12, 1946. Hare appeared for Green Bay in the preseason before the Giants later secured him from the Packers. That short tenure limited the realized football value of the acquisition, so Green Bay receives a C rather than a winning grade.
Brooklyn Tigers received Tony Falkenstein from Green Bay Packers. Tony Falkenstein played six games for Brooklyn before later moving to Boston. He did provide some direct service, but the tenure was short and the return was limited. That outcome supports a C- grade for Brooklyn Tigers when the trade is measured by the football value actually realized after the exchange.
Green Bay Packers received Lou Midler. Green Bay received Lou Midler, who appeared in seven games for the Packers during the 1940 season. That result supports a C+ for Green Bay Packers. The overall comparison is balanced because neither side created a clear enough edge to separate the grades. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.
The Cardinals acquired the rights to Johnny Hall from Green Bay in exchange for the Packers' rights to Earl Brown. Hall immediately became useful, playing 11 games with seven starts in 1940 and repeating that 11-game, seven-start workload in 1941. He also produced offensive and defensive scoring value. Brown did not provide comparable Packers service, giving the Cardinals the clear realized edge.
Green Bay acquired the rights to Fred Shirey and got a small amount of real football value: Shirey appeared in three games for the Packers in 1940 before moving on. That was limited service, but it was more tangible than Philadelphia's return and gives Green Bay a slight edge in a low-impact rights exchange.
Green Bay received cash for Bernie Scherer in July 1939. The amount is not preserved in the surviving record, so the Packers' return cannot be converted into a specific football outcome. Scherer gave Pittsburgh nine games and three starts in his final NFL season, making the transaction a reasonable low-value exchange rather than a clear long-term win for either side.
Green Bay acquired Dick Zoll from the Rams in a 1939 transaction involving Packers draftee John Yerby. Zoll appeared in only one Packers game with no start and was released in September. Yerby has no traceable NFL regular-season career, leaving both teams with almost no realized value from the exchange. The safest hindsight judgment remains a low-impact even trade.
Green Bay and Pittsburgh attempted a July 20, 1938 exchange sending Buckets Goldenberg and Swede Johnston to Pittsburgh for the rights to Pat McCarty and Lou Midler. The arrangement was conditional on the two incoming rights players reporting. Both instead took coaching jobs, so Goldenberg and Johnston were told to return to Green Bay and the deal was called off. No lasting football value changed hands.
Green Bay received Ookie Miller, who played eleven games and started seven for the Packers in 1938. That immediate role gave Green Bay meaningful value from the transaction and comfortably exceeded the limited return produced by Lou Gordon after the exchange. The B+ grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is Green Bay Packers Win.
Green Bay’s April 10, 1938 dealings with Pittsburgh brought Ed Brett and the rights to Ray King and Pat McCarty in exchange for Walt Bartanen, Charles “Buckets” Goldenberg and Chester “Swede” Johnston. The King-McCarty portion did not stick: the draftees did not report, and Goldenberg and Johnston reverted to Green Bay, sharply limiting the lasting value of the original package.
Brooklyn ultimately received Ave Daniell after Zud Schammel was announced but did not complete the move. Daniell joined the Dodgers late in his only NFL season; his entire 1937 pro career totaled nine games and three starts split between Green Bay and Brooklyn. That was real but brief value, especially compared with the multi-year starting tackle Green Bay received in Bill Lee.
The Cardinals received Green Bay's rights to Bob Reynolds for Lou Gordon in August 1936. Reynolds did not provide a comparable regular-season contribution for the franchise, while Gordon became a useful Green Bay lineman with 12 games and five starts in 1936 and continued service the next season. The Cardinals' realized return was therefore minimal relative to what they surrendered.
Brooklyn Dodgers received Roger Grove in the 1936-02-15 exchange with Green Bay Packers. Roger Grove's NFL career ended after the 1935 season, so Brooklyn did not receive meaningful post-trade playing value from the quarterback it acquired. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Brooklyn Dodgers surrendered, the result supports Green Bay Packers Win and a D+ grade for Brooklyn Dodgers.
Green Bay received cash for Carl Jorgensen and Earl Witte in May 1935. The amount is not established in the surviving record, so the Packers' return cannot be tied to a specific roster outcome. Philadelphia received 11 games and two starts from Jorgensen, while Witte added little documented Eagles value, leaving the on-field edge with Philadelphia but not by a large margin.
Green Bay received cash for Ben Smith and Johnny Blood McNally in August 1934. The payment is verified but not quantified in the surviving record, so no specific football return can be attached to it. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, got 10 starts from Smith and additional service from Blood, leaving the Packers with the less measurable side of the transaction in hindsight.
Brooklyn acquired Jim Bowdoin from Green Bay for cash in August 1932. Bowdoin appeared in six games with five starts for Brooklyn that season, giving the Dodgers tangible short-term line value before he was released and later joined the Giants. The exact cash amount sent to Green Bay is not preserved in the available record, which limits how precisely the Packers' return can be valued.
New York sold Cal Hubbard to Green Bay on July 31, 1929, after the future Hall of Famer pressed for a move to the Packers. The Giants received a cash payment, while Green Bay added an elite two-way lineman who helped anchor three consecutive NFL championship teams from 1929 through 1931. The football value became overwhelmingly favorable to the Packers.
New York sent Al Bloodgood to Green Bay in March 1929 for consideration that remains unidentified in the surviving transaction record. Because the Giants' return cannot be measured beyond that unknown compensation, their side is best treated as uncertain rather than as a documented gain or loss. The limited evidence fits the existing C grade.
Green Bay purchased Bo Molenda after he had previously been loaned by the New York Yankees. Molenda became a useful piece of the undefeated 1929 championship team, starting nine games and scoring three touchdowns. That immediate contribution gave Green Bay tangible football value from a straightforward cash transaction. That outcome supports a B grade for Green Bay Packers within the final Green Bay Packers Win verdict.
Green Bay completed a September 7, 1928 deal sending guard Ray Marelli to the Chicago Cardinals. Transaction listings describe the consideration as possible cash, while contemporary Packers coverage says no players came back to Green Bay, so the payment should be treated as reported rather than certain. Marelli played only two games with one start for Chicago, leaving little evidence that either side captured a major advantage.
Green Bay acquired Roy Baker and Larry Marks from the New York Yankees in August 1928. Both gave the Packers usable backfield and roster value, with Marks appearing in 11 games that season and Baker remaining with Green Bay into 1929. The Yankees received Rudy Rosatti and Hector Cyre, but Cyre managed only three games and one start for them while Rosatti's 1928 NFL service came with the Giants.
Green Bay acquired Whitey Woodin from Racine in the middle of the 1922 season in exchange for tackle Jab Murray. Woodin became a 10-season Packer, playing 85 games with 54 starts and remaining through the franchise's 1929-31 championship run. Murray gave Racine eight games in 1922. Both teams received service, but Green Bay landed the enduring franchise piece.