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The Jets acquired offensive lineman Jordan Meredith and a 2029 seventh-round pick from Las Vegas for a 2027 sixth-round pick on August 30, 2026. Meredith had starting experience and addressed a clear New York depth need, while the later seventh softens the cost. Las Vegas gets useful nearer-term draft capital, but the Jets earn the slight edge because they obtained a playable lineman without surrendering a premium asset.
Atlanta Falcons acquired 2026 4th round pick (134th overall, Kendal Daniels); 2026 6th round pick (208th overall, Anterio Thompson) from Las Vegas Raiders for 2026 4th round pick (122nd overall, Mike Washington). Atlanta Falcons received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Atlanta Falcons Win verdict.
New Orleans Saints acquired Tyree Wilson and 2026 7th round pick (219th overall, TJ Hall) from Las Vegas Raiders for 2026 5th round pick (150th overall, Dalton Johnson). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Tampa Bay acquired 2026 6th round pick (185th overall; Bauer Sharp) The result stays even because the known return does not separate enough to justify a winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2026 6th round pick (182nd overall subsequently traded, Taylen Green) from Las Vegas Raiders for Taron Johnson and 2026 7th round pick (228th overall subsequently traded, VJ Payne). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Cleveland Browns acquired 2026 5th round pick (141st overall subsequently traded, Kamari Ramsey) from Las Vegas Raiders for Kenny Pickett. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Philadelphia Eagles acquired Jakorian Bennett from Las Vegas Raiders for Thomas Booker. Philadelphia Eagles received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Philadelphia Eagles Win verdict.
Houston moved up from No. 58 to No. 48 in the 2025 second round for tackle Aireontae Ersery, sending Las Vegas picks 58 and 99. Ersery immediately started all 16 games he played as a rookie and both playoff games. The Raiders used No. 58 on receiver Jack Bech and No. 99 on tackle Charles Grant, giving both clubs useful young players.
Seattle Seahawks acquired 2025 3rd round pick (92nd overall, Jalen Milroe) from Las Vegas Raiders for Geno Smith. The overall result favors Las Vegas Raiders over Seattle Seahawks.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2025 3rd round pick (92nd overall subsequently traded, Jalen Milroe) (would have converted to 2nd round if Adams is named to All-Pro team OR if on roster for AFC Championship or Super Bowl) from New York Jets for Davante Adams. The overall result favors New York Jets over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2024 6th round pick (208th overall, Dylan Laube) from Kansas City Chiefs for Neil Farrell. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas moved up five spots to No. 104 and also received No. 203, selecting Jakorian Bennett and Amari Burney. Houston used No. 109 on Dylan Horton and later moved the No. 174 pick in another draft trade. Bennett started 11 games for the Raiders, while Horton developed into a regular rotational defender. Both teams extracted useful but non-premium value, making the exchange essentially balanced.
Las Vegas acquired pick No. 135 from New England and selected Aidan O'Connell, while the Patriots received picks Nos. 144 and 214 for Atonio Mafi and Ameer Speed. O'Connell made 17 starts over his first two seasons and threw for more than 3,900 career yards through 2025. New England's two players provided depth but less impact, giving the Raiders a modest win.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2023 5th round pick (170th overall, Christopher Smith) from New York Jets for 2023 6th round pick (204th overall, Jarrick Bernard-Converse) and 2023 7th round pick (220th overall, Zack Kuntz). The overall result favors New York Jets over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas sent picks 38 and 141 to Indianapolis to move three spots for tight end Michael Mayer. Mayer has started 32 games and produced 83 catches for 788 yards and three touchdowns through three seasons, useful production but below the expectations attached to the move. Indianapolis immediately traded No. 38 again and later moved No. 141, multiplying its draft capital. The Colts’ flexibility and Mayer’s modest output give Indianapolis the better side.
Las Vegas sent Darren Waller to the Giants for pick No. 100 and used the selection on Tre Tucker. Waller produced 552 receiving yards in his lone Giants season before retiring, while Tucker developed into a regular Raiders receiver with 123 catches, 1,566 yards and 10 touchdowns through 2025. Converting a veteran nearing the end of his career into a multi-year contributor gives Las Vegas the win.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2023 6th round pick (204th overall subsequently traded, Jarrick Bernard-Converse) from Dallas Cowboys for Johnathan Hankins and 2024 7th round pick (233rd overall, Nathan Thomas). The overall result favors Dallas Cowboys over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Justin Herron and 2024 7th round pick (223rd overall, Trey Taylor) from New England Patriots for 2024 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Jamal Hill). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2023 7th round pick (220th overall subsequently traded, Zack Kuntz) from Arizona Cardinals for Trayvon Mullen. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota acquired Nick Mullens from Las Vegas for a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick. Mullens became a multi-year Vikings backup and, when injuries struck in 2023, started three games while throwing for 1,306 yards and seven touchdowns across five appearances. Las Vegas eventually used pick No. 229 on M.J. Devonshire. For a seventh-round cost, Minnesota received meaningful quarterback insurance and emergency starting production, making the trade a clear Vikings win.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired a conditional 2024 pick (7th round; not conveyed) from Tennessee Titans for Tyree Gillespie. Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
Atlanta acquired Bryan Edwards and a 2023 seventh-round pick from Las Vegas for a 2023 fifth-rounder. Edwards did not solve the Falcons' receiving need and was released during the season, but the extra seventh eventually became safety DeMarcco Hellams, who supplied useful defensive value. The Raiders gained the better original pick but later moved it, leaving Atlanta with the most tangible contributor directly connected to the exchange.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Jarrett Stidham and 2023 7th round pick (231st overall, Nesta Jade Silvera) from New England Patriots for 2023 6th round pick (184th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Barnes). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota traded picks No. 122 and No. 250 to Las Vegas for Nos. 126 and 227 in the 2022 draft. The Raiders selected Zamir White and Brittain Brown. Minnesota took Nick Muse at No. 227 and immediately flipped No. 126 for Nos. 165 and 169, adding Esezi Otomewo and Ty Chandler. Chandler's production roughly matched White's, while the Vikings also gained extra depth, creating a narrow Minnesota edge.
Los Angeles Rams acquired 2022 5th round pick (164th overall, Kyren Williams) from Las Vegas Raiders for 2022 5th round pick (175th overall, Matthew Butler) and 2022 7th round pick (238th overall, Thayer Munford). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Tennessee Titans acquired undisclosed consideration from Las Vegas Raiders for 2022 3rd round pick (90th overall, Dylan Parham) and 2022 5th round pick (169th overall subsequently traded, Ty Chandler). The overall result favors Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders over Tennessee Titans.
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.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Rock Ya-Sin from Indianapolis Colts for Yannick Ngakoue. Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
Carolina sent linebacker Denzel Perryman and a 2022 seventh-round pick to Las Vegas for a 2022 sixth-rounder. The Panthers eventually used that sixth on offensive lineman Cade Mays, but Perryman immediately became a centerpiece of the Raiders' defense, posting a career season and earning Pro Bowl recognition in 2021. That immediate high-level production gives Las Vegas the stronger return despite Carolina landing a useful later pick.
Las Vegas moved from No. 162 and No. 200 to No. 143 and selected safety Tyree Gillespie. New York kept No. 200 and later sent No. 162 to Kansas City; the two slots ultimately became cornerback Brandin Echols and, through the next trade, part of the package that produced Noah Gray and Trey Smith. The recorded outcome favors the New York Jets side only to the degree reflected by the grades, with the long-term result driven by what the acquired players and picks actually produced.
Las Vegas moved from No. 48 to No. 43 in 2021 for safety Tre'von Moehrig and also received a seventh-round pick. San Francisco took guard Aaron Banks at No. 48 and later moved the fourth-round selection. Moehrig started 64 games in four Raiders seasons with six interceptions, while Banks started 43 games for three strong 49ers offenses before leaving in free agency. Both teams found quality multi-year starters, making this an even trade.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2022 5th round pick (164th overall subsequently traded, Kyren Williams) from New England Patriots for Trent Brown and 2022 7th round pick (243rd overall subsequently traded, Jaylen Watson). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Arizona acquired veteran center Rodney Hudson and a seventh-round pick from Las Vegas for the 79th selection in the 2021 draft. Hudson gave the Cardinals two seasons of experienced center play but missed time and retired after 2022. The Raiders used No. 79 on Malcolm Koonce, who developed into an eight-sack edge defender in 2023, later returned from injury, and re-signed with Las Vegas. The younger, longer-lasting return gives the Raiders the win.
Miami acquired rookie Lynn Bowden Jr. and a 2021 sixth-round pick from Las Vegas for a 2021 fourth-round selection only months after the Raiders drafted Bowden in the third round. Bowden produced 211 receiving yards and 32 rushing yards for Miami in 2020 but did not become a long-term Dolphin. Las Vegas recouped the more valuable future pick, giving the Raiders a modest win.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2021 6th round pick (203rd overall subsequently traded, Marquez Stevenson) from Washington Commanders for David Sharpe and 2021 7th round pick (244th overall subsequently traded, Gerrid Doaks). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas acquired linebacker Raekwon McMillan and a 2021 fifth-round pick from Miami for a 2021 fourth-round selection. McMillan played one season for the Raiders, appearing in all 16 games but starting only four before leaving in free agency. Miami improved its draft position by roughly a round while moving a player nearing the end of his rookie deal, giving the Dolphins the better direct return.
Las Vegas moved up from No. 121 to No. 109, sending Detroit an additional fifth-round pick at No. 172. The Raiders selected guard John Simpson, who developed into a starting offensive lineman and logged significant snaps before leaving the club. Detroit used the return on Logan Stenberg and Jason Huntley, but neither became a comparable long-term contributor for the Lions. The realized value favors Las Vegas.
Las Vegas sent New England picks No. 91 and No. 159 for Nos. 100, 139 and 172. The Patriots drafted Devin Asiasi and Justin Rohrwasser, while the Raiders selected Tanner Muse and Amik Robertson before moving the 172nd pick. Muse did not last, but Robertson developed into a multi-year defensive contributor and starter. New England received little lasting value from either of its selections.
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Houston acquired Gareon Conley for a 2020 third-round pick during a 2019 playoff push. Conley immediately started in an injury-hit secondary and appeared in the postseason, but his Texans tenure was short and injuries prevented a lasting return. The Raiders later used the acquired pick as part of a trade-down that generated three selections, giving Las Vegas more durable roster value.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2021 5th round pick (161st overall, Tommy Doyle) from Las Vegas Raiders for Zay Jones. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Trevor Davis from Green Bay Packers for 2020 6th round pick (192nd overall, Jon Runyan). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2021 7th round pick (247th overall subsequently traded, Michal Menet) from Chicago Bears for Eddy Pineiro. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Indianapolis sent picks No. 129 and No. 135 to Oakland to move up for safety Khari Willis at No. 109. Willis started regularly for three seasons and gave the Colts solid defensive value before retiring in 2022. Oakland's two picks ultimately produced Isaiah Johnson plus the trade capital that became Foster Moreau and Quinton Bell, keeping the overall return competitive.
Atlanta sent picks No. 137 and No. 230 to Oakland to move up two spots for John Cominsky at No. 135. Cominsky showed useful versatility but never became a major Falcons starter and later found a larger role after leaving Atlanta. Oakland selected Foster Moreau at No. 137, and his four productive Raiders seasons make the trade-down side more valuable.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2019 5th round pick (149th overall, Hunter Renfrow) from Dallas Cowboys for 2019 5th round pick (158th overall, Michael Jackson) and 2019 7th round pick (218th overall, Mike Weber). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Jacksonville moved from No. 38 to No. 35 in the 2019 draft and added later picks, selecting tackle Jawaan Taylor at No. 35, Ryquell Armstead at No. 140 and Dontavius Russell at No. 235. The Raiders received Nos. 38 and 109 and moved those choices again. Taylor became a four-year starting right tackle for Jacksonville, giving the Jaguars the clearest realized value.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2019 5th round pick (140th overall subsequently traded, Ryquell Armstead) from New York Jets for Kelechi Osemele and 2019 6th round pick (196th overall, Blessuan Austin). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
The Antonio Brown trade to the Raiders became one of the strangest and most one-sided veteran receiver deals of the modern era. Oakland sent Pittsburgh a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick, but Brown never played a regular-season game for the Raiders. The Steelers escaped the crisis and turned the main pick into Diontae Johnson. It remains a priority indexing page because Brown's Raiders stint became a no-games-played trade disaster.
Dallas acquired Amari Cooper from Oakland for the 2019 first-round pick that became Johnathan Abram. Cooper immediately changed the Cowboys offense, produced high-level receiving value, and gave Dallas the No. 1 wideout it needed. The Raiders received a premium pick, but Abram's tenure was injury-marred and ended without becoming a core long-term answer. Dallas won the player-value argument clearly. The outcome aged cleanly.
Buffalo Bills acquired 2019 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Michael Jackson) from Las Vegas Raiders for A.J. McCarron. Buffalo Bills received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Buffalo Bills Win verdict.
Chicago's trade for Khalil Mack gave the Bears an instant superstar and briefly turned their defense into one of the league's defining units. The Raiders received a major draft package, but the return never matched the value of an elite pass rusher in his prime. Chicago paid heavily, yet still acquired the best player. The deal remains a strong Bears win because Mack delivered superstar impact immediately, even if Chicago did not turn the window into a championship.
Seattle acquired defensive back Shalom Luani from the Raiders for a 2019 seventh-round pick just before the 2018 season. Luani appeared in 12 games for the Seahawks, contributing primarily on special teams and in reserve defensive work, but he never developed into a significant starter. The Raiders later used pick No. 235 as part of a draft-day move rather than turning it directly into a lasting core player.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2019 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Michael Jackson) from Pittsburgh Steelers for Ryan Switzer and 2019 6th round pick (175th overall, Sutton Smith). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Christian Hackenberg from New York Jets for a conditional 2019 pick (7th round; not conveyed). The overall result favors New York Jets over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2018 5th round pick (140th overall, Maurice Hurst) from Indianapolis Colts for 2018 5th round pick (159th overall, Daurice Fountain) and 2018 6th round pick (185th overall, Deon Cain). The overall result favors Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Ryan Switzer from Dallas Cowboys for Jihad Ward. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Tennessee sent picks 57 and 89 to Oakland to move up to No. 41 for edge rusher Harold Landry. Landry became a long-term Titans starter, double-digit sack producer and Pro Bowler, while Oakland used No. 57 on P.J. Hall and later moved No. 89. Hall lasted only two seasons with the Raiders. Tennessee paid a real premium, but it secured by far the best player in the exchange.
Oakland sent Baltimore picks No. 75, No. 152 and No. 212 to move up to No. 65 and select tackle Brandon Parker. Oakland traded three picks to move to No. 65 for Brandon Parker, who became a useful swing tackle and made 33 starts for the Raiders. Baltimore turned the package into a chain that included Mark Andrews and Bradley Bozeman, with Andrews becoming a first-team All-Pro and one of the franchise's leading receivers. The Ravens extracted dramatically more long-term value.
Oakland sent the Rams picks No. 89 and No. 217 to move up two spots to No. 87 and select edge rusher Arden Key. The Raiders moved up two spots for Arden Key, who showed pass-rush flashes but never established himself as a long-term Oakland starter. The Rams moved back and selected Joseph Noteboom, who stayed with the organization for years as a starter and versatile offensive lineman, while the extra sixth-round selection also retained trade value. Los Angeles got the more durable return.
Arizona jumped from No. 15 to No. 10 in the 2018 draft for quarterback Josh Rosen, sending Oakland third- and fifth-round picks. Rosen lasted one season with the Cardinals before Arizona drafted Kyler Murray and traded him away. Oakland used No. 15 on tackle Kolton Miller, who developed into a long-term starter and Pro Bowler, making the Raiders the overwhelming winner even before accounting for the additional picks.
Oakland sent Pittsburgh the 79th pick in the 2018 draft for wide receiver Martavis Bryant. Bryant's Raiders tenure was turbulent and brief: he was released before Week 1, re-signed, then finished 2018 with 19 catches for 266 yards and no touchdowns in eight games. The third-round cost was too high for that return, giving Pittsburgh a clear advantage.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2018 5th round pick (173rd overall, Johnny Townsend) from Dallas Cowboys for Jamize Olawale and 2018 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Jamil Demby). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2018 5th round pick (159th overall subsequently traded, Daurice Fountain) from New England Patriots for Cordarrelle Patterson and 2018 6th round pick (210th overall, Braxton Berrios). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2017 7th round pick (221st overall, Shalom Luani) and 2017 7th round pick (231st overall, Jylan Ware) from Arizona Cardinals for 2017 6th round pick (208th overall, Rudy Ford). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland brought Marshawn Lynch out of retirement and received Seattle's 2018 sixth-round pick while sending back a fifth-rounder. Lynch gave his hometown Raiders 1,267 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns over 21 games. Seattle used the fifth-round pick on cornerback Tre Flowers, who became a multi-year starter. Both clubs received exactly the kind of useful, medium-term value they were seeking, making the exchange remarkably balanced.
This remains an even trade. The final grade profile (Cleveland Browns C, Las Vegas Raiders C) shows a balanced result, with neither side creating enough separation to claim a clear win.
Dallas Cowboys acquired Brice Butler and 2016 6th round pick (189th overall, Anthony Brown) from Las Vegas Raiders for 2016 5th round pick (143rd overall, DeAndre Washington). Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders land in even-trade territory. The final grade profile (Indianapolis Colts C, Las Vegas Raiders C) shows useful value on both sides without enough separation for a clear winner.
Carolina paid picks No. 124, 161 and 242 to Oakland to move up 22 spots for tackle Daryl Williams at No. 102. Williams became a multi-year Panthers starter and earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2017. Oakland created useful depth and later turned No. 124 into Nos. 128 and 218, but none of that return matched Williams' peak value. The aggressive move up worked exactly as Carolina hoped.
The Raiders traded pick No. 124 to Tampa Bay for Nos. 128 and 218, then selected Jon Feliciano and Anthony Morris. Feliciano became a durable NFL lineman, though much of his eventual starting success came after leaving Oakland. Tampa Bay used No. 124 on linebacker Kwon Alexander, who started immediately, became the center of the Buccaneers defense and earned a Pro Bowl selection. Tampa Bay captured the greater team-specific value.
The Raiders turned Miami’s move up to No. 67 into two useful defenders, most importantly guard Gabe Jackson at No. 81. Jackson became a long-term starter for Oakland and Las Vegas, while fourth-round corner Keith McGill added depth. Miami selected Billy Turner, but he did not establish himself with the Dolphins before finding better footing elsewhere. The realized value strongly favors the Raiders.
Seattle sent a seventh-round pick to Oakland for quarterback Terrelle Pryor, hoping his athletic upside could strengthen the backup competition. Pryor was released before the regular season and never played a game for the Seahawks. Oakland used pick No. 247 on safety Jonathan Dowling, who appeared in seven games as a rookie. The Raiders’ return was small, but it was still more realized value than Seattle received.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Matt Schaub from Houston Texans for 2014 6th round pick (181st overall, Alfred Blue). The overall result favors Houston Texans over Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders moved down twelve spots in the 2013 fourth round and added a sixth-rounder, turning the package into Tyler Wilson and Latavius Murray. Wilson washed out quickly, but Murray became a productive starting back and topped 1,000 rushing yards in 2015. Tampa Bay got four useful seasons from Akeem Spence, so this was not a rout, but Murray gives Oakland the stronger realized return.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2013 6th round pick (184th overall, Mychal Rivera) and 2013 7th round pick (233rd overall, David Bass) from Houston Texans for 2013 6th round pick (176th overall, David Quessenberry). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Miami jumped from No. 12 to No. 3 for Dion Jordan and surrendered the No. 42 pick in the process. Jordan became one of the most damaging high-pick misses of the era, appearing in only 26 games for Miami before suspensions and injuries ended his Dolphins tenure. Oakland used the return on D.J. Hayden and Menelik Watson. Neither became a star, but both supplied meaningful NFL snaps, making the Raiders the winner without justifying the previous A grade.
Arizona acquired Carson Palmer and a seventh-round pick for a sixth-rounder plus a conditional 2014 seventh. Palmer became the Cardinals' long-term starter, went 38-21-1 in regular-season starts for Arizona and delivered a 13-3 season with an NFC Championship Game appearance in 2015. Oakland moved up 43 spots in the 2013 draft and later received the pick used on Shelby Harris, but the Raiders realized little lasting value from those assets. Arizona won decisively.
Seattle moved Matt Flynn to Oakland after Russell Wilson had permanently taken the starting job, receiving a 2014 fifth-round pick plus a conditional 2015 selection that was never conveyed. Flynn lost Oakland’s quarterback competition, made only one start, and was released in October. Seattle later folded pick No. 146 into a 2014 draft-day move that helped produce Paul Richardson and additional capital, making the Seahawks the clear winner.
Carolina acquired wide receiver Louis Murphy from Oakland for a 2013 seventh-round pick. Murphy gave the Panthers one season of rotational receiving help, while Oakland later moved the acquired pick rather than turning it into a meaningful Raiders contributor. This was never a high-impact transaction, but Carolina received immediate NFL snaps and modest production for minimal draft cost, giving the Panthers the better realized value.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2012 5th round pick (158th overall, Jack Crawford) and 2012 7th round pick (230th overall, Nathan Stupar) from Detroit Lions for 2012 5th round pick (148th overall, Chris Greenwood). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Carolina and Oakland swapped recent fourth-round picks, with the Panthers receiving offensive lineman Bruce Campbell and the Raiders acquiring running back Mike Goodson. Campbell never developed into a meaningful Panthers contributor, while Goodson gave Oakland a useful 2012 season as a reserve runner, receiver and return option. The overall stakes were modest, but the Raiders received the only clear on-field value created after the trade.
Cincinnati turned an absent Carson Palmer into a 2012 first-round pick that became Dre Kirkpatrick and a 2013 second-round pick that became Giovani Bernard. The Raiders were desperate after Jason Campbell's injury and paid a premium for a quarterback who gave them short-term competence but no real contention. The Bengals extracted major value from a player who had already threatened retirement rather than return.
Seattle turned former first-round linebacker Aaron Curry into two future draft choices, then used them on J.R. Sweezy and Tharold Simon. Sweezy developed from a converted defensive lineman into a long-term starting guard and a Super Bowl champion, while Curry lasted only briefly in Oakland. That conversion gives the Seahawks one of the stronger low-cost exits from a disappointing former top pick.
Oakland sent New England a 2011 seventh-round pick and a 2012 second-rounder for picks 92 and 125 in 2011. The Raiders selected Joe Barksdale and Taiwan Jones; New England later used the future second on Tavon Wilson. Jones became a durable special teams player, while Barksdale's best starting years came after leaving Oakland. Wilson gave the Patriots useful defensive and special teams snaps. The results are close enough to remain essentially even.
Jacksonville sent the 108th pick to Oakland for veteran linebacker Kirk Morrison and pick No. 153, then used the fifth-rounder on Austen Lane. Morrison started all 16 games in 2010, while Lane developed into a multi-year defensive-line contributor. Oakland’s Jacoby Ford was an explosive receiver and returner, including three kickoff-return touchdowns as a rookie, making this a competitive trade that Jacksonville wins narrowly.
Oakland acquired Jason Campbell from Washington for a 2012 fourth-round pick. Campbell gave the Raiders two seasons, appeared in 19 games and posted an 11-7 starting record with 3,557 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Washington eventually received pick No. 109 and moved it again, but the Raiders obtained credible starting-quarterback play for a modest future selection and clearly won the exchange.
New England moved up only two spots, surrendering No. 44 and a sixth-rounder to Oakland for No. 42, then selected Rob Gronkowski. Oakland landed defensive lineman Lamarr Houston, a four-year starter who produced 16.5 sacks for the Raiders, plus linebacker Travis Goethel. That is respectable value, but Gronkowski became one of the defining tight ends in NFL history and a cornerstone of three Patriots championship teams, making New England the overwhelming winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Quentin Groves from Jacksonville Jaguars for 2010 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Matt Tennant). The overall result favors Oakland Raiders over Las Vegas Raiders.
Tampa Bay moved from No. 42 to No. 39 in 2010 for receiver Arrelious Benn, sending Oakland an additional fifth-round pick. Benn's career was derailed by injuries. Oakland turned No. 42 into picks 44 and 190, selecting Lamarr Houston and Travis Goethel, and used the fifth-round asset in the Kirk Morrison deal that helped produce Jacoby Ford. The Raiders converted the trade-down into substantially more value.
Oakland sent Cleveland a third-round pick for linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and immediately received two productive starting seasons. Wimbley recorded nine sacks in 2010 and seven more in 2011 before leaving after a contract dispute. Cleveland used the 85th pick on quarterback Colt McCoy, who started 21 games for the Browns and remained in the NFL for years. Oakland still gained the stronger peak value, but Cleveland's return deserves credit.
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Oakland acquired Richard Seymour from New England for its 2011 first-round pick. Seymour gave the Raiders four productive seasons, made two Pro Bowls in Oakland and supplied veteran credibility to an improving defensive front. New England waited two years and used the 17th overall pick on Nate Solder, a seven-year Patriots starter who helped win two Super Bowls, giving the Patriots the stronger long-term value without making Oakland's gamble a failure.
New England Patriots acquired Derrick Burgess from Las Vegas Raiders for an undisclosed 2009 draft pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Carolina sent Oakland pick No. 202 for No. 216 and a 2010 sixth-rounder. The Panthers selected Captain Munnerlyn and, a year later, Greg Hardy. Munnerlyn became a long-term starting nickel corner and returner, while Hardy produced 34 sacks in five Carolina seasons, including 15 in 2013. Oakland selected Brandon Myers, who became a productive starting tight end. The Raiders got real value, but Carolina's two-player return was exceptional.
Oakland moved down from No. 40 to No. 47 and received fourth- and sixth-round picks from New England. The Raiders selected safety Mike Mitchell, receiver Louis Murphy and end Stryker Sulak; Mitchell and Murphy both became useful NFL players, though Mitchell's best years came after leaving Oakland. New England stayed at No. 40 and chose defensive tackle Ron Brace, who played 39 games with seven career starts. Oakland received more aggregate football value and wins the deal.
Miami traded center Samson Satele and pick No. 126 to Oakland for Nos. 108 and 181. The Dolphins drafted Brian Hartline and Andrew Gardner; Hartline became a six-year Miami receiver with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Oakland received a multi-year starting center in Satele, who started 47 games across his first Raiders stint, while Slade Norris added little. Both teams created meaningful value in different ways.
Oakland moved up four spots for safety Tyvon Branch, sending Dallas picks No. 104 and No. 213. Branch became a long-term Raiders starter with four consecutive seasons of at least 94 tackles. Dallas transformed the incoming choices into Tashard Choice and Orlando Scandrick; Scandrick played nine seasons for the Cowboys and became a regular starter. Both sides did extremely well, but Dallas created greater combined value.
Baltimore acquired cornerback Fabian Washington from Oakland for the 125th pick. Washington immediately started 12 games in 2008 and remained a significant Ravens defensive back for three seasons, totaling 30 starts. Oakland selected receiver Arman Shields at No. 125, but injuries prevented him from appearing in a regular-season NFL game. The Ravens received several seasons of starting cornerback play and won decisively.
Oakland acquired cornerback DeAngelo Hall from Atlanta for a 2008 second-round pick and a 2009 fifth-rounder, then signed him to a massive long-term contract. The experiment lasted only eight games before the Raiders released him. Atlanta converted the draft capital into pieces of later deals that produced Sam Baker, Harry Douglas, Kroy Biermann, Garrett Reynolds and Vance Walker, creating an enormous value gap.
Las Vegas Raiders received Gerard Warren. Denver Broncos received undisclosed 2007 draft pick. The final review favors Las Vegas Raiders because that return produced stronger practical football value.
New England's trade for Randy Moss became one of the greatest low-cost star acquisitions in NFL history. The Patriots gave up a fourth-round pick and received a future Hall of Fame receiver who immediately transformed their offense. Oakland moved a frustrated player. New England added a record-setting weapon. The deal became legendary because Moss immediately looked nothing like a declining asset once he joined Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Oakland moved down five spots in the 2007 second round, sending No. 33 to Arizona and receiving Nos. 38 and 105. The Raiders used No. 38 on tight end Zach Miller, who became a productive four-year starter and a Pro Bowler in Oakland. Arizona selected defensive tackle Alan Branch at No. 33, but his Cardinals tenure lasted only three seasons, giving Oakland the better long-term return.
The then-Oakland Raiders acquired Josh McCown and former first-round receiver Mike Williams from Detroit for the 105th pick in the 2007 draft. McCown started nine games and threw 10 touchdowns for Oakland, while Williams was waived during the season. Detroit used the fourth-rounder on A.J. Davis and did not gain enough from the pick to overcome McCown's short-term value.
Oakland acquired pick No. 91 from New England and selected tackle Mario Henderson, sending the Patriots pick No. 211 plus a 2008 third-rounder that became No. 69. Henderson developed into a multi-year Raiders starter and gave Oakland useful offensive-line value. New England received little from Oscar Lua at No. 211 but later traded No. 69 for additional picks, including a 2009 second-rounder. One side gained a starter; the other gained valuable future flexibility.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2008 7th round pick from New York Jets for Bobby Hamilton. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2007 5th round pick (165th overall, Eric Frampton) from New England Patriots for Doug Gabriel. Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2005 6th round pick (175th overall, Anttaj Hawthorne) from New England Patriots for 2005 7th round pick (230th overall, Matt Cassel) and 2006 5th round pick (136th overall, Ryan O'Callaghan). The overall result favors New England Patriots over Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland moved from No. 26 to No. 23 in the 2005 first round to select cornerback Fabian Washington, sending Seattle the lower first-rounder and No. 105. Washington started 29 games over three Raiders seasons and intercepted five passes before Oakland later traded him to Baltimore for a fourth-round pick. He supplied usable value, but not enough to justify the move up.
Houston paid second- and third-round picks for Phillip Buchanon, betting that the 2002 first-rounder would become a long-term starting corner. Instead, Buchanon started six games in 2005, played four more for Houston in 2006 and was released. Oakland turned one of the incoming picks into five-year starting linebacker Kirk Morrison and used the other in another draft-day exchange, making this a clear Raiders victory.
Oakland sent Doug Jolley plus three 2005 selections to the Jets and received Nos. 26 and 230. The Raiders quickly recycled both picks: No. 26 became part of the move up for Fabian Washington, while No. 230 was later packaged to New England. The return was mostly flexibility rather than a lasting player, but Oakland escaped an expensive tight-end commitment and controlled valuable draft capital.
Minnesota traded Randy Moss to Oakland for Napoleon Harris, the first-round pick used on Troy Williamson, and a seventh-round pick. The Vikings failed to convert the package into lasting value. Oakland acquired the only elite player, but Moss's two seasons there were disappointing, so the Raiders won without earning an A-level outcome.
Seattle acquired Jerry Rice from Oakland in October 2004 for a conditional 2005 seventh-round pick. Seahawks records state that the trade condition was not met, so the pick was never conveyed. Rice’s Seattle stay was brief, but he still gave the Seahawks veteran receiving help at no eventual draft cost. Oakland accommodated the legendary receiver’s desire for a larger role but received no lasting compensation, giving Seattle the edge.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired an undisclosed 2004 draft pick from Dallas Cowboys for Chris Cooper. The overall result favors Dallas Cowboys over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Marques Anderson from Green Bay Packers for 2005 5th round pick (143rd overall, Junius Coston). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Las Vegas Raiders.
Arizona Cardinals received Troy Hambrick and Peppi Zellner. Las Vegas Raiders received undisclosed 2004 draft pick. The final review favors Arizona Cardinals because that return produced stronger practical football value.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired an undisclosed 2004 draft pick from Chicago Bears for Shurron Pierson. The overall result favors Chicago Bears over Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2004 6th round pick (182nd overall, Cody Spencer) from Dallas Cowboys for 2004 7th round pick (205th overall, Nate Jones) and 2004 7th round pick (223rd overall, Jacques Reeves). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2004 7th round pick (223rd overall subsequently traded, Jacques Reeves) and 2005 6th round pick (185th overall subsequently traded, Chad Owens) from Dallas Cowboys for Kenyon Coleman. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland sent its 2004 second-round selection, later charged through the 2003 supplemental draft when Houston selected Tony Hollings, to the Texans for picks No. 83 and No. 262 in the 2003 draft. The Raiders used those selections on Sam Williams and Ryan Hoag. None of the three players became a major NFL contributor, leaving a modest exchange with little lasting value on either side.
Cleveland moved up to the 122nd pick in 2002 and selected tight end Darnell Sanders, sending the Raiders picks Nos. 147 and 189. The Raiders chose Kenyon Coleman and Keyon Nash. Coleman later built a long NFL career, but almost all of that value came after leaving Oakland; Sanders was a modest contributor for Cleveland. Because neither club captured meaningful lasting value from its own return, the trade grades evenly.
Washington moved down from No. 18 to No. 21 in the 2002 first round and received Oakland's third-round pick at No. 89. Oakland immediately used No. 18 as part of another move to No. 17 for Phillip Buchanon. Washington later moved both acquired choices again while reshaping its draft board. Because neither club directly turned this exchange into a lasting cornerstone, the trade grades remain close.
Oakland moved from No. 18 to No. 17 in the 2002 draft, sending Atlanta the 18th pick and a fifth-rounder to select cornerback Phillip Buchanon. Atlanta used the acquired first-rounder on running back T.J. Duckett and the fifth-round pick on quarterback Kurt Kittner. Buchanon had the longest and most productive career, while Duckett became a useful rotational power back, leaving Oakland with a modest edge.
The Raiders acquired tight end Roland Williams from the Rams for the 123rd pick in the 2001 draft. St. Louis immediately packaged No. 123 with No. 54 to acquire future Hall of Fame defensive back Aeneas Williams from Arizona. Roland Williams was a useful veteran, but the Rams turned their acquired pick into part of a deal for an eight-time Pro Bowler who became a major piece of their 2001 NFC championship defense.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2001 7th round pick (229th overall, Ken-Yon Rambo) from Tennessee Titans for Gennaro DiNapoli. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired an undisclosed 2002 draft pick from Green Bay Packers for Chuck Osborne. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2001 6th round pick (184th overall, Chris Cooper) from Indianapolis Colts for 2000 7th round pick (238th overall, Rodregis Brooks). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
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Las Vegas Raiders acquired 2000 7th round pick (238th overall subsequently traded, Rodregis Brooks) from Los Angeles Rams for Paul Justin. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Bobby Hoying from Philadelphia Eagles for 2000 6th round pick (178th overall, John Frank). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1999 6th round pick (188th overall, Daren Yancey) (and past considerations) from Green Bay Packers for 1999 5th round pick (163rd overall, Craig Heimburger). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland sent a 2000 third-round pick to Pittsburgh for two 1999 fifth-rounders, Nos. 146 and 163. The Raiders used No. 146 on linebacker Eric Barton, who played 160 NFL games and recorded 20 sacks. Pittsburgh later used the acquired third-rounder on Hank Poteat, a 110-game defensive back and returner. Both sides found NFL players, but Barton became the more impactful long-term starter.
Chicago moved down from No. 40 to No. 48 in the 1999 second round and received Oakland's third-rounder while swapping fourth-round positions. The Bears used the package on Russell Davis, Marty Booker and Rosevelt Colvin. Booker became a Pro Bowl receiver and Colvin developed into a double-digit-sack edge defender. Oakland received Tony Bryant and Dameane Douglas, making Chicago's added depth and top-end production decisively better.
Oakland moved from No. 113 to No. 109 in the 1998 draft, sending Washington the 113th pick and No. 191. The Raiders selected guard-center Gennaro DiNapoli, who played 39 career games and only 11 for Oakland. Washington used No. 113 on linebacker Shawn Barber, who played 111 career games and started 34 times for Washington. That substantial difference in career and team value gives Washington the edge.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1998 5th round pick (152nd overall, Travian Smith) from Green Bay Packers for 1998 6th round pick (156th overall, Scott McGarrahan) and 1999 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Daren Yancey). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland moved from two second-round picks to No. 23 in the 1998 draft and selected offensive lineman Mo Collins. Tampa Bay received Nos. 34 and 59, used the first on Jacquez Green and flipped the second to San Diego for a 2000 first-rounder. Collins became a useful Raiders starter, but the Buccaneers created more total value by turning the deal into Green plus premium future capital.
Detroit acquired linebacker Rob Fredrickson from Oakland on March 24, 1998 for the 113th pick. Fredrickson started all 16 games for the Lions that season, recorded 2.5 sacks and produced a seven-point Approximate Value season before leaving for Arizona. Oakland later packaged No. 113 with a seventh-round pick to move to No. 109 and draft Gennaro DiNapoli. Detroit received the stronger immediate return from the original exchange.
Oakland acquired veteran cornerback Eric Allen from New Orleans for the 97th pick in the 1998 draft. Allen intercepted 15 passes in four Raiders seasons and later entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame, giving Oakland a high-impact veteran secondary piece. New Orleans used the fourth-rounder on Fred Weary, who became a useful defensive back, so the Saints still received legitimate value.
Miami traded the 123rd pick to Oakland for three later selections: Nos. 157, 166 and 203. The Raiders used No. 123 on Chad Levitt, who played only 10 NFL games. Miami drafted Nicholas Lopez, John Fiala and Hudhaifa Ismaeli; Fiala eventually played 75 NFL games, but none of the three became a meaningful Dolphins contributor. The trade created opportunity without producing much value for either club.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1997 7th round pick (213th overall subsequently traded, Chris Miller) from Green Bay Packers for 1997 6th round pick (193rd overall subsequently traded, Grady Jackson). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland moved from No. 10 to No. 2 in the 1997 draft, also receiving a sixth-rounder, and selected defensive tackle Darrell Russell. New Orleans received Daryl Hobbs plus picks 10, 39 and 107, using the first on guard Chris Naeole. Russell reached a higher peak with two Pro Bowls, while Naeole delivered much greater career longevity. The trade was productive for both sides and finishes close to even.
The Raiders sent reserve quarterback Billy Joe Hobert to Buffalo for the 85th pick in the 1997 draft. Hobert appeared in only two games for the Bills, throwing for 133 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions before his Buffalo stay ended. Oakland used the pick on tackle Tim Kohn, who did not produce an NFL career, making this a modest Raiders win rather than a major success.
Carolina acquired Raghib 'Rocket' Ismail from the Raiders for a 1997 fifth-round pick. Ismail became a productive multi-year Panthers receiver and peaked with 69 catches, 1,024 yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 1998. The Raiders received a future fifth-round selection that was later traded. Carolina turned a modest draft asset into a genuine starting offensive weapon, giving the Panthers the clear advantage.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1997 7th round pick (203rd overall subsequently traded, Hudhaifa Ismaeli) from New Orleans Saints for Austin Robbins. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland acquired tackle Lincoln Kennedy from Atlanta in May 1996 for a 1997 fifth-round pick. Kennedy became a cornerstone of the Raiders’ offensive line, starting 119 games for the franchise, earning three Pro Bowl selections and first-team All-Pro honors in 2002, and helping Oakland reach Super Bowl XXXVII. Atlanta received only a late-round asset that never approached that value. Getting an elite long-term starter for a fifth-round pick makes this an overwhelming Raiders win.
The Raiders jumped from No. 17 to No. 9 in the 1996 draft and selected tight end Rickey Dudley, sending Houston the 17th, 48th and 109th picks. Dudley became a productive NFL starter, so Oakland did not come away empty. Houston, however, turned the package into multiple useful assets and used No. 17 moments later as the centerpiece of the move for Eddie George, giving the Oilers the far greater long-term return.
Oakland reacquired the 57th pick from New England and used it on pass rusher Lance Johnstone, who became a productive Raider and eventually recorded 72 career sacks. The Patriots received picks 76, 124 and 149. New England later turned No. 76 into a package that included the selection used on Tedy Bruschi, while the other picks added depth. Johnstone was a real hit, but New England extracted the broader and more consequential return.
Oakland sent safety Patrick Bates to Atlanta on April 18, 1996 and received the 48th pick in the draft. Bates started nine games for the Falcons that season but never played another NFL game. The Raiders did not use No. 48 themselves; two days later they included it in the package sent to Houston to move up for Rickey Dudley. Turning a short-lived veteran into meaningful draft-day leverage gives the Raiders the clear edge.
San Francisco moved from No. 46 to No. 57 and also sent Oakland the 124th pick, selecting defensive end Israel Ifeanyi at 46. Ifeanyi’s NFL career was brief and injuries prevented the 49ers from getting lasting value. Oakland used No. 57 on Lance Johnstone, who became a productive pass rusher, while No. 124 remained useful trade currency. The Raiders received the best player and an extra asset, making this a clear Oakland win.
Oakland acquired veteran tackle Pat Harlow from New England for the 57th pick in the 1996 draft. Harlow gave the Raiders three seasons of useful starting work, including 30 starts, so the deal addressed a real need. New England then traded No. 57 back to Oakland for picks 76, 124 and 149, and the resulting chain helped produce Tedy Bruschi. Harlow was a solid acquisition, but the Patriots multiplied the asset and created greater long-term value.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1996 7th round pick (220th overall, Sedric Clark) from New Orleans Saints for Willie Broughton. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1995 5th round pick (138th overall, Matt Dyson) from Washington Commanders for 1995 5th round pick (152nd overall, Rich Owens) and 1995 7th round pick (226th overall, Scott Turner). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Green Bay Packers received Charles Jordan and gave up 1995 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Rich Owens). The recorded return remains close enough to support an Even Trade verdict.
Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Raiders completed this exchange on 1994-04-25. The Raiders and Packers swapped fourth-round positions in 1994, with Los Angeles moving up from No. This is a useful example of why a small move up does not automatically create a winner. The stronger overall return belongs to Green Bay Packers. The grades reflect direct team value plus clearly traceable use of any acquired pick that was later traded.
Minnesota Vikings acquired 1994 2nd round pick (55th overall, Fernando Smith) and 1994 4th round pick (125th overall, Mike Wells) from Las Vegas Raiders for 1994 2nd round pick (52nd overall, James Folston). The overall result favors Vikings over Minnesota Vikings.
New York Jets acquired 1994 3rd round pick (94th overall, Lou Benfatti) from Las Vegas Raiders for 1994 3rd round pick (80th overall, Calvin Jones). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1994 fifth round pick (#159-Roosevelt Patterson) and 1994 seventh round pick (#217-Rob Holmberg) from Dallas Cowboys for Elvis Patterson and 1994 seventh round pick (#216-Toddrick McIntosh). The recorded outcome favors Dallas Cowboys.
Cleveland Browns received David Jones from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for conditional draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles Rams received Sam Graddy from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for conditional draft pick (not exercised). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Raiders completed this exchange on 1993-07-16. Dixon appeared in only two regular-season games for the Raiders in 1993 before knee trouble interrupted his season. There is little reason to force a winner. Following the acquired picks only through moves actually made by the receiving clubs, the overall result is Even Trade.
Atlanta Falcons received Eric Dickerson from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1994 conditional sixth round pick (reportedly fifth round if Dickerson rushes for 1,000 yards) (#169-Jay Kearney). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
San Francisco 49ers received Mervyn Fernandez from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1994 fourth round pick (#126-Gabe Wilkins). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
San Francisco sent two 1993 third-round selections to the Raiders for pick No. 41, then immediately moved that pick to San Diego for a 1994 first-rounder. The Raiders' returned slots became tied to Vincent Brisby and Earl Dotson, but both players were ultimately selected by other clubs. San Francisco's future first became useful capital in the later move for Bryant Young, giving the 49ers a narrow edge.
Los Angeles Raiders and Denver Broncos completed this exchange on 1993-04-14. The Broncos used the acquired No. This was not a disastrous veteran purchase for Los Angeles, because a third-round pick was a reasonable cost for a back with a recent 1,000-yard season. Following the acquired picks only through moves actually made by the receiving clubs, the overall result is Denver Broncos Win.
Green Bay Packers and Los Angeles Raiders completed this exchange on 1993-04-05. The Raiders selected James Trapp at No. Los Angeles did not miss completely because Trapp had a legitimate NFL career. Following the acquired picks only through moves actually made by the receiving clubs, the overall result is Green Bay Packers Win.
Dallas traded receiver and returner Alexander Wright to the Los Angeles Raiders on October 13, 1992, for a conditional 1993 third- or fourth-round pick. Contemporary reporting and the league transaction log support October 13 rather than October 12. The condition produced pick No. 96, used on Ron Stone. Wright gave the Raiders immediate value, but Dallas obtained the more durable team asset and wins narrowly.
Green Bay Packers received Paul Richardson Sr. from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders as completion of a previously agreed trade obligation. The source does not identify separate new compensation for the Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#173-Curtis Cotton) from Green Bay Packers for 1992 seventh round pick (#190-Chris Holder); 1992 ninth round pick (#240-Shazzon Bradley). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#185-Kevin Smith (Linn)) from Miami Dolphins for 1992 seventh round pick (#191-Dave Moore); 1992 eleventh round pick (#296-Mark Barsotti). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Raiders completed this exchange on 1992-04-26. Dickerson started 15 games for Los Angeles in 1992 and rushed for 729 yards with two touchdowns, giving the Raiders meaningful if unspectacular production. The Raiders were not wrong to take a relatively inexpensive chance on a Hall of Fame back and did receive one full season of starting work. Following the acquired picks only through moves actually made by the receiving clubs, the overall result is Indianapolis Colts Win.
The Raiders moved up to No. 32 in the 1992 draft for tackle Greg Skrepenak, while Tampa Bay received Nos. 44, 72 and 184. Skrepenak started 24 games for the Raiders, but Courtney Hawkins became a productive Buccaneers receiver and the broader three-pick return gave Tampa Bay substantially more usable value over the life of the deal.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1992 seventh round pick (#190-Chris Holder) from Dallas Cowboys for Garry Lewis. The recorded outcome favors Dallas Cowboys.
Cleveland Browns received undisclosed draft pick (not exercised) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Newt Harrell. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
On 1991-08-25, Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Raiders completed a deal whose long-term value became clearer after the players and draft choices developed. Beuerlein became unusually valuable insurance. The original pick should not be credited to Tony McCoy as though the Raiders drafted him; Indianapolis made that selection after receiving No. The result is Dallas Cowboys Win, with Dallas Cowboys graded A- and Los Angeles Raiders graded B-.
On 1991-08-20, Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Raiders completed a deal whose long-term value became clearer after the players and draft choices developed. Tyler also did not produce a regular-season contribution for Indianapolis. A conditional trade can still be rational even when it yields nothing. The result is Even Trade, with Indianapolis Colts graded C- and Los Angeles Raiders graded C-.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#191-Dave Moore) from New Orleans Saints for Vencie Glenn. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Minnesota Vikings acquired 1991 sixth round pick (#163-Todd Scott); 1991 seventh round pick (#180-Tripp Welborne) from Las Vegas Raiders for 1991 sixth round pick (#146-Nolan Harrison). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
On 1991-04-21, Los Angeles Raiders and New England Patriots completed a deal whose long-term value became clearer after the players and draft choices developed. Los Angeles eventually did get Ismail into its lineup after his CFL stint. The 1992 fourth-rounder, No. The result is New England Patriots Win, with Los Angeles Raiders graded B- and New England Patriots graded A+.
Seattle moved down from No. 43 to No. 51 in the 1991 draft and added a fourth-round pick, while the Raiders moved up for Nick Bell. John Kasay became useful value from the added pick, but the exchange still lands near neutral.
The Raiders acquired linebacker Winston Moss from Tampa Bay shortly before the 1991 draft, sending the Buccaneers third- and fifth-round selections. Moss immediately became a full-time starter in Los Angeles and started 62 of 63 games across four Raiders seasons. Tampa Bay's choices, Robert Wilson and Tim Ryan, did not approach that sustained defensive value.
Seattle acquired veteran safety Vann McElroy from the Raiders on October 16, 1990 for a 1991 eighth-round pick that became No. 213, Brian Jones. McElroy appeared in 10 games for Seattle and recorded one sack, providing short-term veteran depth. The Raiders received only late-round draft value, so neither side created enough lasting separation to claim the deal.
New York Jets acquired Dennis Price from Las Vegas Raiders for Alex Gordon. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1991 fifth round pick (#124-Ben Coates) from Dallas Cowboys for John Gesek. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1991 seventh round pick (#180-Tripp Welborne) from Dallas Cowboys for Dale Hellestrae. The recorded outcome favors Dallas Cowboys.
The Raiders acquired running back Greg Bell from the Rams on June 19, 1990, for a 1991 fourth-round pick that became No. 107, Robert Bailey. Bell had just posted consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Los Angeles but produced only 164 rushing yards in six games for the Raiders. Bailey became a multi-year NFL defensive back, giving the Rams the stronger long-term return.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Jamie Holland from Los Angeles Chargers for 1991 seventh round pick (#192-Terry Beauford). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Napoleon McCallum from Los Angeles Chargers for 1991 eleventh round pick (#303-Paul Alsbury). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1990 seventh round pick (#173-Garry Lewis) from Chicago Bears for 1990 seventh round pick (#176-Bill Anderson) and 1990 eleventh round pick (#298-Roman Matusz). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New Orleans sent five late 1990 draft choices to the Raiders for a 1991 fourth-round pick that became No. 98. The Saints used their incoming choices on James Williams, Gerry Gdowski, Broderick Graves, Gary Cooper and Webbie Burnett. The Raiders later used No. 98 with pick No. 51 to acquire Seattle's No. 43 selection. Neither side turned the exchange into major lasting value, keeping it even.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1990 sixth round pick (#158-James Williams (Edward)), 1990 eighth round pick (#197-Arthur Jimerson), 1990 ninth round pick (#230-Leon Perry (b. 1966-10-16)), 1990 tenth round pick (#259-Jim Szymanski), and 1990 eleventh round pick (#304-Myron Jones) from Dallas Cowboys for rights to Stan Smagala. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
San Francisco 49ers received 1990 fourth round pick (#92-Dean Caliguire) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1990 fourth round pick (#109-Rico Labbe) and 1990 fifth round pick (#137-Leroy Holt). The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
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Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1990 eleventh round pick (#298-Roman Matusz) from Minnesota Vikings for 1989 twelfth round pick (#335-Everett Ross). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
San Francisco 49ers received 1989 eleventh round pick (#289-Jim Bell) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1989 twelfth round pick (#335-Everett Ross) and 1990 twelfth round pick (#331-Demetrius Davis). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Chicago sent picks No. 110 and No. 165 to the Raiders in the 1989 draft and received pick No. 95, which the Bears used on Markus Paul. Paul became a multi-season Chicago defensive back and played 71 NFL games. Raiders selections Erik Affholter and Eric Mitchell produced little comparable value for the club, giving Chicago the stronger realized return.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1989 sixth round pick (#156-Doug Lloyd) from New England Patriots for 1989 sixth round pick (#165-Eric Mitchell); 1989 eighth round pick (#223-Tony Zackery). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Dallas traded Steve Wisniewski's rights and a sixth-rounder for Raiders selections in the second, third and fifth rounds. The key payoff was fullback Daryl Johnston, a two-time Pro Bowler and three-time Super Bowl champion who became an important part of the Cowboys' dynasty. Rhondy Weston and Willis Crockett added little, leaving Dallas with a strong but narrower return than the Raiders received.
San Francisco 49ers received 1989 fifth round pick (#122-Johnny Jackson) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1989 fifth round pick (#139-Lybrant Robinson) and 1989 eighth round pick (#223-Tony Zackery). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received past considerations (details not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1989 third round pick (selection not identified) and Raiders 1990 fourth round pick (probably #95-Torin Dorn). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
The Chargers acquired the rights to Navy running back Napoleon McCallum from the Raiders on October 11, 1988, sending back major draft value connected to the earlier Jim Lachey trade. McCallum did not play a regular-season down for San Diego while serving his military commitment. The Raiders recovered draft capital, and the Chargers later sent McCallum back to the Raiders in 1990 for only a late future choice.
Atlanta Falcons received Jessie Hester (Lee) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1989 fourth or fifth round pick (#119-Willis Crockett). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received past considerations (details not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Jeff Gossett. The recorded outcome favors Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans.
San Diego traded Pro Bowl tackle Jim Lachey to the Raiders in 1988 for tackle John Clay plus 1989 third- and fourth-round choices. Clay arrived injured, failed his initial physical and never became the replacement San Diego needed. The Raiders briefly held an elite left tackle and then used Lachey in the deal for quarterback Jay Schroeder, while the Chargers' return became entangled in the later Napoleon McCallum adjustment.
Chicago traded veteran deep threat Willie Gault to the Raiders for a 1989 first-round pick and 1990 third-rounder. The first became cornerback Donnell Woolford, who started 111 games for the Bears, intercepted 32 passes for Chicago, and earned a Pro Bowl selection. The Bears converted an established receiver into a younger long-term defensive starter and additional draft capital.
San Francisco 49ers received 1989 twelfth round pick (#319-Antonio Goss) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Milt McColl. The recorded outcome favors San Francisco 49ers.
The Raiders acquired Russell Carter for a future sixth-round pick, hoping the former first-round defensive back could stabilize their secondary. Carter played only two more NFL seasons and did not become a long-term Raiders piece. The sixth-round selection Los Angeles surrendered became Marvin Washington, a durable Jets starter for eight seasons, making the opportunity cost much larger than the original price suggested.
The Raiders turned the 74th pick into Nos. 90 and 131, selecting Tim Rother and Dennis Price. Neither became a comparable long-term contributor, while James Hasty quickly established himself as a starter for New York and later became a Pro Bowler elsewhere. Trading down created two chances, but the realized return did not match the player the Jets secured.
San Francisco moved out of the first round in 1988, sending pick No. 26 to the Raiders and receiving Dokie Williams plus picks No. 33 and No. 102. The 49ers turned those selections into Danny Stubbs and punter Barry Helton, both contributors to championship teams. The Raiders drafted Scott Davis, who produced 27.5 sacks in 75 games for the franchise, leaving both sides with substantial value.
Los Angeles sent defensive end Sean Jones plus second- and third-round selections to Houston for the ninth pick and additional third- and fourth-round choices. The centerpiece became cornerback Terry McDaniel, a five-time Pro Bowler who intercepted 35 passes in a long Raiders career. The other acquired choices were moved again, but McDaniel's sustained star-level play makes the deal a Raiders success.
The Raiders received Houston's 1988 second-round pick for veteran tackle Bruce Davis. That selection carried real value and was later sent back to Houston as part of the larger Sean Jones trade, where it became the 48th pick used on Quintin Jones. Jones played only five NFL games, while Davis supplied Houston with 39 starts after the original trade, leaving the Raiders with the weaker isolated return.
San Francisco 49ers received draft considerations (details not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Keith Browner (a). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Brian Holloway from New England Patriots for 1988 tenth round pick (#267-Rodney Lossow), 1989 seventh round pick (#178-Eric Lindstrom), 1988 conditional pick (fifth round if Holloway plays into next season, else sixth round) (#115-Troy Wolkow), and future considerations (details not identified). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Ron Fellows from Dallas Cowboys for Rod Barksdale. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Buffalo Bills acquired 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce Mesner) from Las Vegas Raiders for 1987 tenth round pick (#254-Rob Harrison). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Giants received undisclosed consideration and 1987 twelfth round pick (#321-Bill Berthusen) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for undisclosed consideration and 1988 ninth round pick (#229-Scott Tabor). The recorded outcome favors New York Giants.
The Jets moved up from No. 48 to No. 42 in the 1987 draft and selected linebacker Alex Gordon, sending the Raiders No. 48 and No. 102. Gordon became a legitimate multi-year starter for New York. The Raiders then used both acquired selections in subsequent trades that helped produce tackle Bruce Wilkerson and fullback Steve Smith, giving Los Angeles greater long-term value without making the Jets' move a failure.
New England sent the No. 81 pick and its tenth-round selection, No. 275, to the Raiders for Nos. 98 and 102 in the 1987 draft. Los Angeles used No. 81 on fullback Steve Smith and No. 275 on quarterback John Paye. Smith became a long-term Raiders starter. New England drafted Rich Gannon and Derrick Beasley, but Gannon was traded to Minnesota before playing for the Patriots.
Washington moved up four spots in the second round of the 1987 draft for tackle Wally Kleine, giving the Raiders No. 52 and a fifth-round choice. Los Angeles used No. 52 on Bruce Wilkerson, who became a long-term starting tackle and appeared in 147 NFL games. Kleine did not provide Washington comparable staying power, so the Raiders won despite making only a modest move 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.
Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals acquired 1987 draft pick (#127-Ilia Jarostchuk) from Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders for Lionel Washington. The final verdict remains Los Angeles Raiders Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.
Atlanta Falcons received rights to Bret Clark from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1986 fourth round pick (#85-Mike Wise). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders acquired veteran linebacker Jerry Robinson from Philadelphia on September 30, 1985, for a 1986 second-round pick that eventually reached the Eagles and became Alonzo Johnson at No. 48. Robinson then gave the Raiders seven seasons, 97 games and 70 starts, providing far more sustained defensive value than Philadelphia ultimately received from Johnson.
New York Giants received undisclosed consideration and Ted Watts from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for undisclosed consideration and 1986 fourth round pick (#103-Vance Mueller). The recorded outcome favors New York Giants.
The Raiders sent Malcolm Barnwell to Washington on August 26, 1985 for a 1986 second-round pick, No. 48 overall. Barnwell’s Washington stint produced only seven games, two starts and three receptions for 28 yards. Converting a player who barely contributed for his new club into a premium second-round selection gave the Raiders the clearly stronger side of the exchange.
Minnesota sent veteran linebacker Brad Van Pelt to the Raiders on October 9, 1984 and received a 1985 sixth-round pick plus a 1986 second-round pick. Van Pelt gave Los Angeles two useful seasons, but Minnesota drafted Tim Newton with the sixth and later used the second-round asset in the Gary Zimmerman rights deal, creating the stronger long-term return.
The Raiders sent center Jim Romano to Houston on October 9, 1984 for 1985 third- and sixth-round picks. Romano became an immediate Oilers starter and opened 32 games over parts of three seasons. Los Angeles turned the picks into Stefon Adams and Rusty Hilger, receiving useful defensive, return and backup-quarterback value. Both sides produced enough tangible value to make the exchange essentially even.
Washington received Calvin Muhammad from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1985 fourth round pick (#107-Jamie Kimmel). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1985 tenth round pick (#275-Reggie McKenzie (b. 1963-02-08)) from Washington Commanders for Morris Towns / Mo Towns. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
New York Giants received undisclosed consideration and Ken Hill / Kenny Hil from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for undisclosed consideration and 1985 seventh round pick (#186-Kevin Belcher). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Irvin Phillips from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Jerry Golsteyn. The recorded outcome favors Las Vegas Raiders.
The Raiders moved from No. 51 to Nos. 56 and 139 in the 1984 draft, while San Francisco used No. 51 on Sean Jones. Jones gave the Raiders 59 games, 32 starts and 31 sacks before continuing a long NFL career. The 49ers selected John Frank and Jeff Fuller, two useful multi-year contributors. Both clubs converted their draft positions into substantial value.
Minnesota Vikings received 1984 fifth round pick (#140-Allen Rice), 1984 seventh round pick (#196-Lloyd Lewis), and 1984 eleventh round pick (#308-Lawrence Thompson) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1984 fifth round pick (#127-Andy Parker). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
The Raiders acquired Hall of Fame cornerback Mike Haynes and a late pick from New England for a 1984 first-round pick and a 1985 second-round pick. Haynes immediately strengthened an elite roster, helped the Raiders win Super Bowl XVIII, made three more Pro Bowls, and reached Canton. New England's return became Brian Blados and Jim Bowman, which never approached Haynes' impact.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Don Hasselbeck from New England Patriots for Derrick Ramsey. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
The Raiders acquired veteran tackle Shelby Jordan from New England in September 1983 for a 1985 fourth-round pick. Jordan played 56 games for the Raiders, contributed to the Super Bowl XVIII championship team and remained through 1986. New England eventually used No. 108 on receiver Gerard Phelan, who did not establish an NFL career. The Raiders received several seasons of useful line depth for the pick.
Los Angeles Rams received Monte Jackson and conditional seventh round pick (not exercised) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Pat Thomas (S.). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
The Raiders acquired offensive lineman Charley Hannah from Tampa Bay for defensive end Dave Browning and a 1984 fourth-round pick. Hannah became a regular Raiders starter and was part of the Super Bowl XVIII championship team. Tampa Bay used the fourth-rounder on tackle Ron Heller, who started 56 games for the Buccaneers. Browning added little, but Heller's production made the return highly worthwhile.
Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1984 eleventh round pick (#282-Gardner Williams); Tim Wilson (b. 1954-01-14) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Tim Wilson (b. 1954-01-14) (later replaced by 1984 ninth round pick (#252-Mike Russell)). The final grade stays even because neither side created a clear long-term value gap from the recorded return.
Cleveland acquired the Raiders' 1984 tenth-round selection for guard Henry Sheppard and used pick No. 280 on Earnest Byner. Byner became a major Browns contributor, topped 1,000 rushing yards in 1985 and built a 14-year NFL career with more than 8,000 rushing yards. Turning a depth player into that late-round value makes this an exceptional Cleveland win.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1984 fifth round pick (#139-Jeff Fuller (a)) from Washington Commanders for 1983 sixth round pick (#166-Bob Winckler). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Cleveland Browns received past considerations (undisclosed) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Don Goode. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland acquired Lyle Alzado and Greg Pruitt from Cleveland in two same-day April 1982 trades, surrendering only an eighth-round pick in 1982 and an eleventh-round pick in 1983. Alzado became a four-year Raiders starter and key defender on the 1983 championship team, while Pruitt supplied veteran depth. The combined return makes Oakland the clear winner.
Buffalo moved down five spots in the 1981 first round, sending No. 23 to the Raiders for No. 28 and a third-round selection. The Bills used those choices on Booker Moore and Robert Geathers, while the Raiders selected Curt Marsh at No. 23. None became a transformational NFL player, leaving the exchange without enough separation for a clear winner.
New Orleans Saints acquired draft pick (possibly 1981 #166-Glen Redd) from Las Vegas Raiders for Joe Campbell (Patrick). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
The Raiders traded Hall of Fame tight end Dave Casper to Houston in October 1980 for a first-round pick and two second-round picks. Houston still received a productive, Pro Bowl-level veteran, so its side was not an F. Oakland, however, used the package on Ted Watts, Hall of Famer Howie Long, and Super Bowl XVIII hero Jack Squirek, creating extraordinary long-term value.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Dwayne O'Steen from Los Angeles Rams for 1982 ninth round pick (#231-Dan Wagoner). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Chicago Bears acquired Henry Williams from Las Vegas Raiders for an undisclosed draft pick. Chicago Bears received the stronger recorded football value.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Cedrick Hardman from San Francisco 49ers for 1982 sixth round pick (#151-Vince Williams); 1983 fifth round pick (#138-Dokie Williams). Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value.
New York Giants acquired 1981 eighth round pick (#221-Bill Ard) from Las Vegas Raiders for Odis McKinney. New York Giants received the stronger recorded football value.
The Raiders acquired Kenny King from the Houston Oilers in 1980 for veteran safety Jack Tatum and seventh-round selections in 1980 and 1981. King became a long-term contributor in silver and black, playing 85 games with 67 starts, rushing for 2,468 yards and participating in two Super Bowl championship seasons. Houston received recognizable veteran and draft value, but King's sustained production gives the Raiders the clear advantage.
San Francisco received the No. 210 and No. 237 selections in the 1980 draft, while Oakland received the No. 194 selection. The recorded results remain close enough for a C/C Even Trade verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Burgess Owens from New York Jets for 1980 sixth round pick (#152-Tom Schremp). Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Bob Chandler (b) from Buffalo Bills for Phil Villapiano. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland acquired Dan Pastorini in a straight quarterback swap for Ken Stabler, but Pastorini started only five games before breaking his leg. He threw for 932 yards with five touchdowns and eight interceptions as a Raider. Jim Plunkett’s championship run rescued Oakland’s season, but that success came after Pastorini was lost and did not improve the return from this trade.
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New York Giants acquired undisclosed consideration; Mike McCoy (Patrick) from Las Vegas Raiders for undisclosed consideration; 1980 seventh round pick (#173-Malcolm Barnwell). The overall result favors Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders over New York Giants.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1979 seventh round pick (#175-Jack Matia); 1979 twelfth round pick (#316-Dirk Abernathy) from Cleveland Browns for 1979 seventh round pick (#183-Cody Risien); 1979 ninth round pick (#241-Curtis Weathers). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
St. Louis moved down four spots in the second round and added a fifth-round pick, selecting linebacker Calvin Favron at No. 46 and running back Mark Bell at No. 130. Favron played 50 games with 21 starts for the Cardinals, while Bell made only a limited contribution. The package produced useful depth and starting snaps without creating a major long-term advantage.
Oakland acquired defensive tackle Dave Pear for second- and third-round picks. Pear started 19 games in two seasons with the Raiders and was part of the Super Bowl XV championship roster, so the club received meaningful veteran value. His stay was brief, though, and Tampa Bay turned the primary pick into a four-year starting guard who helped its first division champion.
Miami acquired defensive back Neal Colzie from the Raiders in March 1979 for a third-round selection, No. 80. Colzie immediately started all 16 games for the Dolphins and intercepted five passes in his lone Miami season. The Raiders retained useful draft value and later combined No. 80 with another pick in the deal for defensive lineman Dave Pear, so their return was not empty. Colzie's direct full-season impact gives Miami a narrow, defensible edge.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired cash from Las Vegas Raiders for Randy Hedberg. Tampa Bay Buccaneers received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1980 fifth round pick (probably #125-Kenny Lewis) from Cleveland Browns for George Buehler. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired Larry Brunson from Kansas City Chiefs for 1979 tenth round pick (#268-Larry Willis (b)). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1980 fifth round pick (#128-William Bowens); 1981 fifth round pick (#118-James Davis (Steven)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Mike Rae. Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
Buffalo received Errol Mann, Randy McClanahan, and Mike Levenseller from Oakland for past considerations whose details are not identified. The incomplete consideration and limited realized value support the existing Even Trade verdict.
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1979 tenth round pick (#259-Ricky Smith) from New Orleans Saints for Floyd Rice. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Oakland acquired cornerback Monte Jackson and received a proven starter who remained useful through the Raiders’ Super Bowl XV season. That was meaningful short-term value, but the price was three draft choices, and Los Angeles ultimately found far more durable value in the package, especially with the selection that became standout cornerback LeRoy Irvin.
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received Lon Boyett from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for future considerations (details not identified). The future consideration is unidentified, leaving too little confirmed value to separate the teams.
Baltimore acquired wide receiver Mike Siani and a 1979 third-round pick for Raymond Chester and a 1979 second-rounder. Siani gave the Colts three seasons, and the draft choice retained value before being moved to Houston. The Colts received legitimate pieces, but neither matched Chester’s impact after his return to Oakland.
Cincinnati sent linebacker Ron Pritchard to Oakland with the return conditioned on Pritchard making the Raiders roster. The condition was not satisfied, so the Bengals did not receive a draft choice or another realized asset from the transaction. The hindsight grade is C, with the overall verdict recorded as Even Trade.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1978 eighth round pick (#207-Mark Nichols (b. 1956-10-23)) and 1978 eleventh round pick (#201-Dean Jones) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for 1978 eighth round pick (#200-Dennis Sproul) and 1978 ninth round pick (#248-Blake Whitlatch). This late-round pick exchange produced limited separation, so the two C grades and even verdict remain the appropriate hindsight result.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received future considerations (details not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Lon Boyett. The future consideration is unidentified and Lon Boyett produced no clear lasting separation, so the exchange remains even.
Oakland received Tampa Bay's 1978 third-round pick for guard Dan Medlin and used No. 57 on Derrick Jensen. Jensen became a long-term Raider, appearing in 106 games and contributing to two Super Bowl championship teams. Medlin also gave Tampa Bay useful immediate line play, so the Buccaneers earned value, but Oakland received the stronger long-term return.
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.
Tampa Bay acquired offensive tackle Jeff Winans from Oakland for a 1978 fourth-round pick. Winans started 11 games for the Buccaneers in 1977 and one more in 1978, giving Tampa Bay immediate line help. Oakland used No. 86 on Maurice Harvey, who did not produce regular-season value for the Raiders, flipping the result toward Tampa Bay.
Philadelphia acquired Art Thoms from Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders for 1978 seventh round pick (probably #176-Arthur Whittington); 1979 eighth round pick (possibly ninth round #238-Jim Rourke).
Las Vegas Raiders acquired 1978 sixth round pick (#140-Tom Davis); 1979 sixth round pick (#142-Ira Matthews) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Rik Bonness. Las Vegas Raiders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict.
Seattle Seahawks acquired Horace Jones from Las Vegas Raiders for cash. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers acquired draft pick (possibly 1978 #276) [later traded with 1978 eleventh round pick (#279-Nat Terry) to Pittsburgh Steelers for Ernie Holmes (Fat Holmes)] from Las Vegas Raiders for Pat Toomay. The recorded outcome favors Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Tampa Bay received a 1977 sixth-round pick, possibly the selection used on Andre Herrera, from Oakland for Cedric Brown and future considerations. The documented return gives Tampa Bay a narrow edge.
The New York Giants acquired Ron Mikolajczyk from the Oakland Raiders for the 1977 seventh-round pick used on Rich Martini. Oakland received the slightly stronger long-term return.
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.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Larry Lawrence from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for draft pick (possibly 1977 #167-Andre Herrera). The recorded outcome favors Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Buffalo traded Jeff Winans to Oakland for a 1977 third-round draft choice that the Bills later moved to Houston in the Emmett Edwards deal. Bills historical material supports the third-round return, while the exact direct connection to pick No. 84 is less certain. Buffalo still converted a player with little Oakland value into useful draft currency.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Floyd Rice from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Steve Tannen and Carl Garrett from New York Jets for 1977 seventh round pick (#195-Kevin Long (Fernando)) and 1977 eleventh round pick (#307-Dave Butterfield). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Leon McQuay from New England Patriots for 1977 tenth round pick (#279-Giles Alexander). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received 1976 fourth round pick (selection not identified) and 1976 sixth round pick (probably #178-Calvin Lane) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1976 fourth round pick (probably #110-Herb McMath) and 1976 eighth round pick (probably #220-Jerome Dove). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Cleveland sent the No. 34 pick to Oakland and received linebacker Gerald Irons plus a ninth-round choice, No. 261, used on Craig Nagel. Irons became a regular Browns linebacker and appeared in 58 games over four seasons. That sustained starting value gives Cleveland a better return than the record previously suggested.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Franklin Tate / Frank Tate from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for Mike Dennery. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland acquired defensive tackle Dave Rowe from San Diego for a 1976 fourth-round choice. Rowe became a major immediate success, starting 28 games across the 1976 and 1977 seasons and anchoring the middle of the Raiders defense during their Super Bowl XI championship year. San Diego used the pick on Ron Singleton, a useful lineman, but Rowe’s championship contribution gives Oakland the edge.
Oakland sent James McAlister to Philadelphia for a future second-round pick, then used the No. 35 selection in 1977 on defensive back Mike Davis. McAlister gave the Eagles useful short-term offense, but Davis played 115 games for the Raiders and became a durable secondary contributor during a championship era. The longer, more valuable return gives Oakland the win without making Philadelphia's side a total miss.
San Francisco 49ers received conditional draft pick (if West makes Raiders roster) (not exercised) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Robert West. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
New Orleans Saints received 1976 draft pick (possibly #201-Ed Bauer) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Jess Phillips. The recorded outcome favors New Orleans Saints.
Cleveland Browns received draft pick (undisclosed) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for James Thaxton / Jim Thaxton (Ivory). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland sent veteran defensive back Nemiah Wilson to Chicago for two future selections. The first became Jerome Dove, but the defining asset was the 1977 fifth-rounder used on Lester Hayes. Hayes developed into a five-time Pro Bowler, the 1980 AP Defensive Player of the Year and a cornerstone of two Raiders Super Bowl champions. Chicago received only a brief return from Wilson.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Ray Carr, Blenda Gay and Harold Paul from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for 1975 eleventh round pick (#284-Ike McBee) and 1975 13th round pick (#335-Glen Printers). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1976 13th round pick (#367-Craig Crnick) and 1976 17th round pick (#478-Buddy Tate) from Indianapolis Colts for 1975 16th round pick (#416-Robert Smith (b)) and 1975 17th round pick (#440-Frank Russell). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Frank Pitts from Cleveland Browns for 1975 sixth round pick (#154-Henry Hynoski / Harry Hynoski (Sr.)). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Chicago Bears received Jeff Queen from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Chicago Bears.
Oakland acquired veteran safety Ron Smith from San Diego on August 15, 1974 for 1975 fourth- and eighth-round selections. San Diego used the fourth-rounder at No. 101 on Ken Bernich and the eighth-rounder at No. 206 on Ralph Perretta. Smith was a veteran safety moving to Oakland, while San Diego's compensation was entirely future draft capital. That balance of realized value gives the edge to Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers.
New York Giants received undisclosed consideration and draft pick (selection not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for undisclosed consideration and rights to Richmond Flowers. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Warren Bankston from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1974 draft pick (probably #100-James Allen / Jim Allen / Jimmy Allen). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
New England Patriots received Jerry List from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1984 (1974?) eleventh round pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland sent veteran tackle Glen Ray Hines to Pittsburgh for 1974 third- and sixth-round picks. The Raiders used the third-rounder on Mark van Eeghen, who rushed for 5,907 yards in eight Oakland seasons and helped win two Super Bowls. Hines started all 14 games for Pittsburgh in 1973, so the Steelers received useful immediate value, but van Eeghen makes Oakland the decisive winner.
Minnesota Vikings received Greg Slough from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland sent veteran defensive tackle Tom Keating to Pittsburgh on July 23, 1973, for the Steelers’ 1974 third-round pick, No. 75 overall. Pittsburgh got 12 games and four starts from Keating before he left after one season. Oakland used the pick on Mark van Eeghen, who became a two-time Super Bowl champion and one of the franchise’s most productive rushers.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Charles Smith / Bubba Smith from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Raymond Chester / Ray Chester. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New Orleans Saints received draft pick (possibly 1974 #71-Maurice Spencer) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Jim Strong (Harold). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Bob Hudson (c), Demery Brandon and Demrey Brandon / Demery Branden from Green Bay Packers for Don Highsmith and cash. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New Orleans Saints received draft pick (possibly 1974 #71-Maurice Spencer) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Mike Crangle. The recorded outcome favors New Orleans Saints.
Baltimore sent veteran lineman Dan Sullivan to Oakland for a future draft choice on February 7, 1973. Sullivan retired before playing for the Raiders, and Colts historical records state that the transaction was negated. Because Oakland received no regular-season contribution and Baltimore did not realize the draft compensation, the fairest hindsight result is an even trade with neutral grades.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Jim Purnell from Los Angeles Rams for 1973 13th round pick (#335-Clint Spearman). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Vernon Vanoy / Vern Vanoy and 1973 fifth round pick (#124-Louis Neal) from Green Bay Packers for Carleton Oats. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland sent receiver Gloster Richardson to Cleveland on September 11, 1972 for the Browns' 1974 fourth-round selection, later used on Morris Bradshaw. Richardson contributed as a reserve over three Browns seasons, but Bradshaw became a longer-tenured Raiders player and special-teams contributor. Oakland's draft conversion produced the stronger long-term return, though Cleveland did receive useful veteran production.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Eugene Ferguson / Gene Ferguson from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for Rod Sherman. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received cash from Denver Broncos for Rod Sherman. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
New England Patriots received Greg Slough from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for future considerations (details not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Lloyd Edwards, William West and William West / Bill West (b) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Atlanta Falcons received Duane Benson from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for draft pick (possibly 1973 #64-Dan Fouts). The recorded outcome favors Atlanta Falcons.
Dallas sent Gloster Richardson to Oakland on July 31, 1972 for a 1974 fourth-round pick that became Ken Hutcherson. Richardson never played a regular-season game for the Raiders, but Oakland moved him to Cleveland six weeks later for another fourth-round pick, No. 93, eventually used on Morris Bradshaw. Bradshaw became a long-term Raider, while Hutcherson played one season in Dallas, giving Oakland the stronger chain.
Oakland acquired running back Jeff Queen from San Diego on July 31, 1972 for the 1973 third-round choice that became Dan Fouts at No. 64. Queen contributed only briefly to the Raiders, while Fouts spent 15 seasons with the Chargers, threw for 43,040 yards and reached the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The extraordinary gap makes this one of the clearest Chargers wins in the historical set.
Los Angeles Rams received third round pick (selection not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Otis Sistrunk and fourth round pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Tony Garay from New York Jets for details not specified in source record. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Los Angeles Rams received undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1973 #75-Levi Johnson) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Jay Anderson. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Washington received draft pick (undisclosed) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Michael Taylor / Mike Tayloruncertain. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Green Bay Packers received undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for rights to Willie Wood. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland moved into the No. 33 slot of the 1972 draft and selected defensive tackle Kelvin Korver. New Orleans received the No. 39 selection, used on linebacker John Babinecz, plus the No. 74 choice, used on defensive back Tom Myers. The exchange was a classic trade-down in which both clubs converted draft position into players.
Baltimore acquired Eldridge Dickey from Oakland on January 28, 1972 for the Colts' third-round pick, No. 74. Dickey never appeared in another NFL regular-season game, while Oakland quickly used the pick as part of a draft-day move with New Orleans. The Raiders therefore converted a player leaving their plans into useful draft capital, giving Oakland a clear advantage.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Warren Koegel from New England Patriots for 1972 fifth round pick (#124-Ron Bolton). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.
Buffalo Bills received Ted Key and Ted Koy from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for 1972 sixth round pick (#131-Dan Medlin) and 1972 15th round pick (#365-Charles Hester). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland traded veteran tackle Bob Svihus to the New York Jets in August 1971 for a 1972 second-round choice. The Raiders used the No. 39 selection on linebacker John Babinecz. Svihus had lost his Oakland starting job to Art Shell but still offered the Jets experienced offensive-line depth.
Chicago Bears received draft pick (selection not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Bob Cutburth. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland acquired Tom Maxwell plus Baltimore’s 1972 fourth- and seventh-round selections, sending Bill Laskey and a 1972 second-round pick to the Colts. The fourth-rounder became Dave Dalby, who spent 14 seasons with the Raiders, started more than 120 games and won three Super Bowls. Baltimore used its second-rounder on Jack Mildren, but that return could not match Dalby’s extraordinary longevity and championship value.
Los Angeles Rams received Kent McCloughan and Harry Schuh from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Bob Brown (S.) and draft pick (possibly 1972 #43-John Vella). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Elijah Nevett from New Orleans Saints for draft pick (probably 1972 #150-Curt Watson). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Buffalo acquired defensive back Alvin Wyatt and the 1971 third-round pick used on Bruce Jarvis from Oakland for Bill Enyart and a 10th-round selection. Wyatt immediately became a regular Bills contributor, starting every game in 1971 and remaining useful in 1972, while Enyart appeared only once for the Raiders. Buffalo also moved up substantially in draft value, creating a clear Bills win.
Buffalo Bills received Art Laster from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots completed this trade on 1970-08-31. Lassiter gave New England immediate veteran line play over two seasons. Oakland retained draft flexibility, but neither the seventh-round selection nor the later handling of the third-round pick produced a direct Raiders return that clearly surpassed Lassiter's service. The post-trade results provide the clearest measure of what each club gained from the exchange. The historical return supports a New England Patriots Win verdict, with Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders graded C+ and New England Patriots graded B.
San Diego traded retired star tackle Ron Mix to Oakland on June 3, 1970 for two undisclosed but “high” choices in the 1971 and 1972 drafts. Mix did not play in 1970, returned for Oakland in 1971 and appeared in 12 games with four starts before retiring again. Because the exact selections remain unidentified, Oakland receives only a narrow verdict edge.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Ted Davis from New Orleans Saints for 1971 eighth round pick (#201-Bob Gresham). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
New Orleans Saints received undisclosed pick from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Jerry Jones. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
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Miami Dolphins received draft pick (selection not identified) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Hershell Jacobs / Herschel Jacobs. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Alphonse Dotson / Al Dotson from Kansas City Chiefs for 1969 eighth round pick (probably #206-Maurice LeBlanc). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Gene Thomas from New England Patriots for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Denver Broncos received cash from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for cash. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1969 sixth round pick (#136-Ken Newfield) from New England Patriots for John Williamson. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received John Roderick from Miami Dolphins for 1969 fifth round pick (#128-Karl Kremser). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Mike Fair from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received no separately listed compensation from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for George Allen (Robert). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received Rick Egloff from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Ernest Park / Earnie Park / Ernie Park. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Dave Kocourek from Miami Dolphins for 1968 eighth round pick (#217-Randall Edmonds / Randy Edmonds). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Kansas City Chiefs received cash from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Warren Wells. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland acquired quarterback Daryle Lamonica, Glenn Bass and Buffalo's 1967 third- and fifth-round picks for Tom Flores, Art Powell and a second-round pick. Lamonica immediately led the Raiders to a 13-1 season and Super Bowl II, later earning league MVP honors. The additional picks produced Bill Fairband and Mike Hibler, making Oakland's already superior quarterback return even more valuable.
Denver Broncos received Rex Mirich and 1967 third round pick (#70-Tom Rhoads) from Oakland Raiders for Willie Brown and Mickey Slaughter. Denver received Mirich and pick No. 70, but neither could replace the value of Willie Brown. Across the complete player and draft outcomes, the exchange supports the Oakland Raiders Win verdict while still crediting the other club for the useful value it realized.
Denver Broncos received Richard Tyson / Dick Tyson, Ray Schmautz and Rich Jackson from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Lionel Taylor and Jerry Sturm. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1967 eighth round pick (#188-Estes Banks) from Miami Dolphins for Bill Cronin. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received 1967 sixth round pick (#149-Bill Wilkerson) and Dave Costa (a) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Bill Laskey and 1967 sixth round pick (#155-Rick Egloff). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received no separately listed compensation from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Dave Daniels. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received George Flint and Tom Keating from Buffalo Bills for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Denver Broncos received Arch Matsos / Archie Matsos from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Hewritt Dixon. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo Bills received Bo Roberson from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for future considerations (George Flint, Tom Keating on 1966-01-30). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a) from New York Jets for 1966 sixth round pick (#48-Dick Lemay). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Dave Grayson from Kansas City Chiefs for Fred Williamson. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received no separately listed compensation from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for rights to Henry Pickett and rights to Kent McCloughan. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Denver Broncos received Stan Fanning and 1964 sixth round pick (#47-Al Denson) from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Gene Mingo. The recorded outcome favors Denver Broncos.
Buffalo Bills received undisclosed draft pick (selection not identified) / cash from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Bill Miller (Joseph). The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received loan of Bob Jackson / Bobby Jackson (Dean) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received unspecified draft pick from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Reginald Carolan / Reg Carolan. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Ken Rice from Buffalo Bills for Leroy Jackson. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Klein from New England Patriots for rights to Jim Leo (a) and cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Kansas City Chiefs received rights to Stone Johnson from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Irv Bishop / Sonny Bishop and Dick Davis (a). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Arch Matsos / Archie Matsos from Buffalo Bills for Hank Rivera, Pete Nicklas and George Shirkey. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
The Dallas Texans sent quarterback Cotton Davidson to Oakland for the negotiating rights to tackle Fred Miller and the Raiders' 1963 first-round pick. That selection became No. 1 overall and produced Hall of Fame defensive tackle Buck Buchanan, a cornerstone of the future Kansas City Chiefs. Davidson gave Oakland several seasons and helped stabilize the position, but Buchanan's championship-era career makes the Texans' return overwhelming.
Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans received no separately listed compensation from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for draft pick (possibly 1963 #33-Homer Jones), John White and Dalva Allen. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Don Heinrich from Dallas Cowboys for cash. The recorded outcome favors Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received John Dittrich from Buffalo Bills for Doug Asad. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo sent quarterback M.C. Reynolds and defensive tackle Chuck McMurtry to Oakland for Wayne Crow and the Raiders' 1963 second-round pick. Buffalo used the ninth overall AFL selection on Jim Dunaway, who became a four-time AFL All-Star and key member of the Bills' 1964 and 1965 championship defenses. Oakland received little lasting value from Reynolds and McMurtry, giving Buffalo a large advantage.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Dan Ficca from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for "high" draft pick (probably 1963 #17-(Richard) Dave Robinson). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Vernon Valdez from Buffalo Bills for Joe Cannavino. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received rights to Bert Coan from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Jim Norris. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
San Diego acquired the AFL rights to Lance Alworth from Oakland for Bo Roberson, Gene Selawski and Hunter Enis; one transaction history also lists an unnamed fourth player. Alworth became a Hall of Fame receiver and one of the defining stars of the AFL. Oakland received useful play from Roberson, but nothing approaching Alworth's franchise-changing career.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received unspecified draft pick from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Volney Peters. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.
Buffalo obtained Boston College lineman Jim O'Brien after Oakland lost its AFL signing rights, but the Bills did not send the Raiders a first-round pick. The AFL instead awarded Oakland part of a two-pick package in the 1962 12th round covering the lost rights to O'Brien and C.J. Alexander. This row is corrected from a direct trade to a league compensation action.
Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Christy, Hal Smith and Alan Miller from New England Patriots for Vito Parilli / Babe Parilli and Billy Lott. The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received Don Norton from Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders for Charley Powell. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.