TradeVerdicts records 1 trade between
Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts across 2003. Historical
franchise identities are normalized to the current franchises here,
while each underlying trade keeps its own sourced date, assets,
grades, and verdict.
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1 Recorded Trade
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Trade 1
April 27, 2003
Indianapolis Colts Win
Houston TexansD
Indianapolis ColtsA+
Houston Texans received
2004 4th round pick (122nd overall, Glenn Earl)
Indianapolis Colts received
2003 5th round pick (138th overall, Robert Mathis)
Indianapolis acquired the 138th pick in the 2003 draft from Houston and used it on Robert Mathis, sending the Texans a 2004 fourth-rounder that became safety Glenn Earl at No. 122. Mathis developed into one of the greatest pass rushers in Colts history, finishing with 123 career sacks and 52 forced fumbles. Houston received a short-term starter, creating an enormous value gap.
