Las Vegas Raiders

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 moved down 12 spots in the fourth round of the 2026 draft, sending No. 122 to Las Vegas for No. 134 and No. 208. The Falcons used those selections on Oklahoma linebacker Kendal Daniels and Washington defensive tackle Anterio Thompson. Atlanta turned one fourth-round choice into two defensive prospects while remaining in the same round.

Buffalo moved down only one spot from No. 101 to No. 102 in the 2026 fourth round and received an additional 2027 seventh-round pick. The Bills selected Boston College lineman Jude Bowry at No. 102. By accepting minimal movement on the board, Buffalo gained a future asset without materially changing its draft position, an efficient exchange whose player outcomes remain unknown.

Las Vegas moved former No. 7 overall pick Tyree Wilson and seventh-round selection No. 219 to New Orleans for pick No. 150 in the 2026 draft. The Raiders immediately used No. 150 on defensive back Dalton Johnson, while the Saints selected T.J. Hall at No. 219 and added Wilson. Both sides exchanged uncertain future value, so the early result remains balanced.

Las Vegas moved down ten spots in the sixth round of the 2026 draft, sending No. 185 to Tampa Bay and receiving Nos. 195 and 229. The Raiders used those selections on wide receiver Malik Benson and defensive lineman Brandon Cleveland. Because both rookies are only beginning their NFL careers, the extra selection is attractive but the long-term value of the return remains unsettled.

Houston moved from No. 38 to No. 36 in the 2026 draft and selected Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, while also receiving No. 117. Las Vegas dropped only two spots, still landed safety Treydan Stukes, and gained No. 91 for guard Trey Zuhn III. Before regular-season results exist, both teams can reasonably like the value they created.

Buffalo officially traded Taron Johnson and pick No. 228 to Las Vegas on March 11, 2026 for pick No. 182. The Bills later packaged No. 182 with No. 66 to move up four spots to No. 62, where they selected Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun. Through two games, Igbinosun had seven tackles and one pass defended. Because Buffalo also spent No. 66, the rookie cannot be credited wholly to this trade, but No. 182 clearly helped fund the move.

Las Vegas sent Geno Smith and pick No. 228 to New York for pick No. 208. The Raiders gained only a twenty-slot improvement from the seventh into the sixth round while moving on from a veteran quarterback after one season. The transaction helped reset the position and salary structure, but the draft return was limited compared with the established quarterback value New York acquired.

Jacksonville acquired Jakobi Meyers from Las Vegas at the 2025 deadline for 2026 fourth- and sixth-round picks. Meyers quickly became a reliable target, produced for a winning Jaguars stretch and then agreed to a long-term extension. The price was meaningful, but Jacksonville did not rent him for only a few games; it added an established receiver who became part of the club's continuing plan.

Cleveland received the 2026 fifth-round pick that became No. 141 for Kenny Pickett. The Browns later moved No. 141 again rather than selecting Kamari Ramsey, so Cleveland's return must be measured through that downstream transaction rather than Ramsey's career. Las Vegas acquired Pickett in August 2025, and both sides remain too recent for a stronger conclusion. The current result is C/C Even Trade.

Philadelphia acquired cornerback Jakorian Bennett from Las Vegas on August 4, 2025 in a straight player-for-player trade for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV. Bennett appeared in 11 regular-season games with one start for the Eagles, recording seven tackles and one pass defensed. Booker became a much larger part of the Raiders' defense, playing all 17 games with 13 starts.

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 traded Geno Smith to Las Vegas for the No. 92 pick in the 2025 draft and used it on quarterback Jalen Milroe. Through the 2025 season and the opening weeks of 2026, Milroe has appeared in only a small package role, so Seattle has not yet realized substantial on-field value from the pick.

Las Vegas traded Davante Adams to New York on October 15, 2024 for a conditional 2025 third-round pick that stayed in the third round and became No. 92. The Raiders later sent No. 92 to Seattle for quarterback Geno Smith. Smith started 15 games for Las Vegas in 2025, throwing for 3,025 yards and 19 touchdowns with 17 interceptions. After that season, the Raiders traded Smith and No. 228 to the Jets for No. 208, leaving Las Vegas with one year of starting-quarterback production plus a small retained draft asset.

Kansas City acquired defensive tackle Neil Farrell from Las Vegas, but he appeared in only three 2023 games for the Chiefs and recorded one tackle before his tenure ended. The Chiefs therefore received very little realized defensive value from the veteran acquisition, leaving the sixth-round cost difficult to justify in hindsight.

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 moved up to No. 170 and selected Christopher Smith II. Smith did not become a major starter, but he appeared in 36 Raiders games from 2023 through 2025 and supplied the longest sustained direct service produced by the deal. For a late-round exchange, three seasons of usable roster and secondary value gave Las Vegas the stronger realized return.

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.

Dallas Cowboys received Johnathan Hankins and 2024 7th round pick (233rd overall, Nathan Thomas). Dallas added veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins for immediate interior-line help and also received a future seventh-round choice. Hankins was the only established NFL player in the package when the deal was made. Dallas obtained the more useful mix of present and future value, so the existing Cowboys advantage remains the best fit. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Dallas Cowboys.

Las Vegas received tackle Justin Herron and the future seventh-round pick that became Trey Taylor. Herron appeared in seven Raiders games with one start, while Taylor later supplied special-teams depth in nine regular-season games. Neither asset became a major piece, but the Raiders converted the exchange into two modest forms of usable roster value and therefore hold a slight edge.

Arizona Cardinals received Trayvon Mullen in the 2022-08-30 exchange involving Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders. Mullen appeared in eight games for Arizona before the club waived him in December, so the Cardinals received only a short stretch of depth from the acquisition. That realized return supports a D+ grade for Arizona Cardinals. The overall verdict is Las Vegas Raiders Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.

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 received conditional 2024 seventh-round pick (not conveyed). Las Vegas received a conditional 2024 seventh-round pick, but the condition was not met and the choice was never conveyed. That result supports a C- for Las Vegas Raiders. The overall comparison is balanced because neither side created a clear enough edge to separate the grades. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.

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 acquired Jarrett Stidham and a 2023 seventh-round selection that became Nesta Jade Silvera. Stidham appeared in five games and made two starts for the Raiders, throwing for 656 yards and four touchdowns, while Silvera added defensive depth. That combination produced a clearer direct football return than the future sixth-round asset New England received.

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 moved up 11 spots in the fifth round on April 30, 2022, sending Las Vegas picks No. 175 and No. 238 for No. 164. The Rams selected Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams. Through Week 2 of 2026, Williams had played 57 games with 46 starts, rushing for 3,960 yards and 37 touchdowns while adding 116 catches for 781 yards and nine receiving scores. He surpassed 1,100 rushing yards in each season from 2023 through 2025.

Tennessee traded picks No. 90 and No. 169 to Las Vegas during the 2022 draft to move up four spots to No. 86, where the Titans selected quarterback Malik Willis. Willis appeared in 11 regular-season games with three starts over two Tennessee seasons before the Titans traded him to Green Bay in 2024 for a seventh-round pick.

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.

Indianapolis and Las Vegas exchanged Yannick Ngakoue and Rock Ya-Sin in March 2022. Both incoming players became one-year starters and then left their new clubs. Ngakoue started 15 games for the Colts and led the team with 9.5 sacks; Ya-Sin started nine of 11 games for the Raiders and defended seven passes. Because each team received useful short-term production without a lasting asset, the trade grades evenly.

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 picks No. 162 and No. 200 to No. 143 and selected safety Tyree Gillespie. The Raiders got the player they wanted, but New York retained multiple pieces of draft capital and preserved more flexibility. Those assets later fed into additional transactions and player selections, giving the Jets a broader set of downstream returns than Las Vegas received from Gillespie.

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.

Seattle acquired veteran guard Gabe Jackson from Las Vegas in March 2021 for the 167th selection in that year’s draft. Jackson immediately filled a starting-line need and gave the Seahawks experienced interior protection. Seattle received legitimate short-term value, but the player chosen with the outgoing pick, Nate Hobbs, developed into a much more valuable long-term asset for the Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders received 2022 5th round pick (164th overall; subsequently traded by Las Vegas) in the 2021-03-17 exchange with New England Patriots. Las Vegas received a fifth-round asset but did not turn that return into value comparable to the starting tackle it sent away. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Las Vegas Raiders surrendered, the result supports New England Patriots Win and a C grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

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 received Washington's 2021 sixth-round selection, No. 203, after sending David Sharpe and a seventh-rounder to Washington. The Raiders later moved that sixth in another transaction, so that later return is separate from this deal. The direct asset had value, but it did not create a clear Raiders contribution that outweighed Washington's immediate tackle depth plus the extra pick.

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.

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 traded Zay Jones to the Raiders for the 2021 fifth-round pick that became No. 161, Tommy Doyle. Doyle appeared in 12 regular-season games for Buffalo without a start, giving the Bills only modest depth value from the selection. Because Jones became a much larger contributor for the Raiders, Buffalo's return falls to a C in hindsight.

Green Bay Packers traded Trevor Davis to the Raiders for the 2020 sixth-round pick that became No. 192, Jon Runyan. Davis lasted only part of the 2019 season in Oakland, while Runyan developed into a durable Green Bay guard and started 50 games from 2021 through 2023. Converting a fringe return specialist into a multi-year starter earns Green Bay an A-.

Chicago Bears received Eddy Pineiro in the 2019-05-06 exchange involving Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders. Pineiro handled Chicago's kicking job throughout 2019, making 23 of 28 field goals and 27 of 29 extra points and giving the Bears a usable starter for the season. That realized return supports a C+ grade for Chicago Bears. The overall verdict is Chicago Bears Win, with the grade based on direct value created from this transaction.

Dallas sent 2019 fifth-round No. 149 to Oakland, which used the pick on Hunter Renfrow, for fifth-round No. 158 Michael Jackson and seventh-round No. 218 Mike Weber. Renfrow became a productive Raiders slot receiver and Pro Bowl-level contributor, while Dallas received far less lasting value from its two selections. Oakland clearly won the exchange.

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 received 2019 5th round pick (149th overall, Hunter Renfrow) in the 2019-04-27 exchange with Dallas Cowboys. Hunter Renfrow became a Pro Bowl receiver, topped 1,000 receiving yards in a season, and developed into one of the Raiders' most productive later-round selections of the era. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Las Vegas Raiders surrendered, the result supports Las Vegas Raiders Win and a A- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

Buffalo moved up two spots in the 2019 second round for offensive lineman Cody Ford, sending the Raiders No. 40 and No. 158. Ford started 29 games for Buffalo before being traded away. The Raiders selected cornerback Trayvon Mullen at No. 40 and used No. 158 as part of the move that produced receiver Hunter Renfrow.

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.

Oakland received No. 140 in the 2019 draft but moved that selection onward during the draft. Ryquell Armstead therefore belongs to the later transaction chain rather than to the Raiders' direct realized return here. The acquired pick retained market value, yet Oakland did not turn this particular exchange into comparable on-field service before moving the asset again.

Pittsburgh salvaged meaningful value from a relationship with Antonio Brown that had become untenable, receiving 2019 third- and fifth-round picks from Oakland. The third-rounder became Diontae Johnson and the fifth became Zach Gentry, while Brown never played a regular-season snap for the Raiders. The Steelers did not receive peak-market value for an elite receiver, but converting a collapsing situation into two useful players became a decisive win.

Dallas sent a 2019 first-round pick to Oakland for Amari Cooper and immediately transformed a passing game that had lacked a true No. 1 target. Cooper helped spark a 2018 division-title run, produced multiple Pro Bowl seasons in Dallas and gave Dak Prescott a polished separator in his prime. The cost was significant, but the Cowboys received several years of top-level production from the exact position they needed.

Buffalo Bills received 2019 5th round pick (158th overall subsequently traded, Michael Jackson) in the deal with Las Vegas Raiders. The Bills retained a meaningful fifth-round asset that remained useful in later draft movement. Turning a reserve quarterback into that level of draft capital created a strong return. That outcome supports a B+ for Buffalo Bills. The Buffalo Bills Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.

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.

The Raiders received Pittsburgh's 2019 fifth-round pick and converted that asset into A.J. McCarron in a separate trade days later. McCarron appeared in only two Raiders games and completed one of three passes. Because the acquired fifth-rounder was itself moved onward, Oakland's direct realized value from this exchange remained limited despite preserving short-term quarterback depth.

Las Vegas Raiders acquired Christian Hackenberg from the New York Jets for a conditional 2019 seventh-round pick. Oakland waived Hackenberg less than a month later, he never appeared in a regular-season game for the club, and the condition was not met, so the pick stayed with the Raiders. With essentially no realized value or cost, Las Vegas earns a C-.

Indianapolis turned the acquired choices into Daurice Fountain and Deon Cain. Both players reached the NFL, but neither delivered a sustained Colts role comparable to the defensive snaps Maurice Hurst supplied for the Raiders. The Colts gained two chances from the move down, yet the direct on-field return from those selections remained limited during their time with the franchise.

Dallas sent Ryan Switzer to the Raiders and received defensive lineman Jihad Ward in a straight player-for-player swap during the 2018 draft weekend. Neither acquisition became a major long-term piece for the new club, and neither side created a meaningful downstream asset advantage. The deal produced limited depth value on both sides, leaving the exchange essentially even.

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.

Dallas acquired fullback Jamize Olawale plus the sixth-round selection at No. 192. Olawale appeared in 32 Cowboys games across 2018 and 2019, contributing as a fullback, reserve runner, and special-teams player. The draft pick was later moved again, so it is best treated as retained transaction value rather than direct player production. Olawale's two seasons still gave Dallas the steadier realized return.

Oakland received No. 159 in the 2018 draft and subsequently moved that selection again. Daurice Fountain was chosen only after the pick left Oakland, so his career does not count as direct Raiders value from this deal. The Raiders retained a tradable draft asset, but they did not realize a player contribution from the original exchange comparable to New England's return.

Arizona Cardinals received 2017 6th round pick (208th overall, Rudy Ford) in the 2017-04-29 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Rudy Ford developed into a durable NFL safety and special-teams contributor, giving Arizona real multi-season value from the move down. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Arizona Cardinals surrendered, the result supports Arizona Cardinals Win and a B- grade for Arizona Cardinals.

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.

Seattle acquired safety and special-teams defender Dewey McDonald from Oakland on September 3, 2016, for a 2017 seventh-round selection that became No. 244 overall and Treyvon Hester. McDonald appeared in fourteen games for Seattle in 2016 and three more in 2017. That was legitimate depth value, but not enough to overwhelm the low-cost player Oakland later drafted.

Cleveland moved down from No. 100 to No. 114 in the 2016 draft and added No. 154 from Oakland. The Browns used those picks on wide receivers Ricardo Louis and Jordan Payton. Louis gave Cleveland 32 games, 12 starts, 45 receptions and 562 yards over two seasons; Payton appeared in four games. That modest two-player return still exceeded the regular-season value Oakland realized from Connor Cook.

Dallas acquired Brice Butler plus the sixth-round pick used on Anthony Brown. Butler supplied three seasons of useful receiving depth, while Brown became the far more valuable piece, developing into a long-term Cowboys cornerback with extensive starting experience. Combining a serviceable receiver with a durable defensive starter gave Dallas an excellent aggregate return and substantially more total club value than Oakland received.

Indianapolis Colts received Sio Moore in the 2015-09-04 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Sio Moore's Indianapolis stay was short and did not turn into stable starting value for the Colts. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Indianapolis Colts surrendered, the result supports Las Vegas Raiders Win and a C- grade for Indianapolis Colts.

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.

Oakland acquired Matt Schaub from Houston for a 2014 sixth-round pick, but the veteran quarterback never became the answer the Raiders sought. He appeared in 11 games, attempted only 10 passes, threw for 57 yards and was intercepted twice. Houston used the 181st pick on Alfred Blue, who spent five seasons with the Texans and rushed for 2,407 yards. The sixth-round return became dramatically more valuable than Schaub's Oakland tenure.

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.

Houston Texans received 2013 6th round pick (176th overall, David Quessenberry) in the 2013-04-27 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. David Quessenberry overcame a long interruption and eventually built a substantial NFL career as a versatile offensive lineman, giving Houston meaningful long-term value from the higher selection. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Houston Texans surrendered, the result supports Even Trade and a C+ grade for Houston Texans.

Miami moved from No. 12 to No. 3 in the 2013 draft and sent Oakland the No. 42 selection to choose edge rusher Dion Jordan. Jordan appeared in only 26 games for the Dolphins as suspensions and injuries derailed his tenure. Oakland used its two selections on D.J. Hayden and Menelik Watson, both of whom provided meaningful starts.

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 traded Matt Flynn to Oakland in April 2013 after Russell Wilson had secured the starting quarterback job. The Seahawks received a 2014 fifth-round pick plus a conditional 2015 selection that did not convey. Flynn made one Raiders start and was released in October, while Seattle later used the fifth-round asset in another draft-day move.

Carolina acquired wide receiver Louis Murphy from Oakland for a 2013 seventh-round pick. Murphy spent one season with the Panthers and provided rotational receiving work at a minimal acquisition cost. Oakland later moved the acquired selection instead of turning it into a meaningful direct Raiders contributor, leaving Carolina with the more tangible immediate football return from a low-stakes transaction.

Las Vegas Raiders received 2012 5th round pick (158th overall, Jack Crawford); 2012 7th round pick (230th overall, Nathan Stupar) in the 2012-04-28 exchange with Detroit Lions. Jack Crawford became a long-lived rotational lineman and Nathan Stupar also carved out a multi-year NFL role, giving Oakland substantially more cumulative value. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Las Vegas Raiders surrendered, the result supports Las Vegas Raiders Win and a B grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

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. Goodson gave Oakland useful rushing, receiving and return production during the 2012 season, creating the clearer realized on-field return from an otherwise modest player-for-player exchange.

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.

Jacksonville Jaguars sent Quentin Groves to Oakland for the 2010 fifth-round slot at No. 158, a choice Jacksonville later moved in another transaction. The Jaguars recovered useful draft currency from a former second-rounder who had not become a core defender. Because the pick itself did not directly become a major Jacksonville player, the return settles at a modest B-.

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.

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 acquired Derrick Burgess for two 2010 picks: No. 85 in the third round and conditional No. 158 in the fifth. Burgess gave the Patriots 16 games, six starts and five sacks in 2009. Oakland converted No. 85 into Kamerion Wimbley and No. 158 into Quentin Groves; the two linebackers combined for 63 Raiders games and 47 starts. That downstream return gives Oakland the stronger result.

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.

Oakland acquired defensive tackle Gerard Warren from Denver in August 2007 for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2008 draft, not a 2007 selection. The condition was met, and Denver's return became No. 139 Ryan Torain. Warren gave the Raiders useful interior play, while the Broncos' draft return produced less value, making this a modest Oakland win.

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 received 2008 7th round pick while New York Jets received Bobby Hamilton. The seventh-round choice ultimately became No. 226 in 2008, and Oakland used it on Chaz Schilens. Schilens developed into a useful receiver for several seasons, giving the Raiders more lasting value than the modest cost of moving Hamilton. That outcome supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders in this trade.

Las Vegas Raiders received 2007 5th round pick (165th overall, Eric Frampton) in the exchange with New England Patriots. Oakland used the fifth-round selection on Frampton, but he did not become a Raiders regular-season contributor. The club recovered draft capital, though the direct result of that pick was limited. The D+ grade reflects the direct value Las Vegas Raiders realized from the deal, while the New England Patriots Win call weighs actual regular-season service and clearly connected draft value rather than name recognition alone.

Oakland used No. 175 on Anttaj Hawthorne, but the selection produced little meaningful Raiders value. Hawthorne did not become a substantial long-term contributor, leaving Oakland with a weak realized return from the exchange. Against New England's later starting-quarterback payoff and additional offensive-line service, the Raiders' side falls well short and warrants a poor hindsight grade.

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.

Oakland acquired the only transcendent player in the deal, Randy Moss, for Napoleon Harris and two draft selections. Moss still produced a 1,000-yard season in 2005 and remained the most talented asset by a wide margin, even though his two Raiders seasons fell short of his Minnesota and later New England peaks. Because Minnesota failed to convert the premium No. 7 pick into a lasting star, Oakland won the direct exchange without turning it into a franchise-changing success.

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.

Dallas Cowboys received Chris Cooper, while Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders received future considerations. Dallas acquired Chris Cooper, who appeared in two games before being waived in early November. Contemporary reporting called Oakland's return future considerations, while later accounts describe a conditional draft choice that was not exercised. Oakland therefore received no realized selection and Dallas received only brief depth. That outcome supports a C- grade for Dallas Cowboys, a C- for Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders, and a Even Trade verdict.

Green Bay Packers received 2005 5th round pick (143rd overall, Junius Coston) and 2005 6th round pick (180th overall, Mike Montgomery) while Las Vegas Raiders received Marques Anderson. Green Bay received both Oakland's 2005 fifth- and sixth-round choices, not merely the fifth. Those selections became Junius Coston at No. 143 and Mike Montgomery at No. 180, giving the Packers two chances to turn one safety into roster value. That outcome supports a B+ grade for Green Bay Packers in this trade.

Arizona Cardinals received Troy Hambrick and Peppi Zellner from Oakland Raiders, giving up 2005 conditional 6th round pick (possibly 182nd overall, Cedric Houston). The supported primary return is a conditional 2005 sixth-round pick, with any extra selection unproven. The return supports a B grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Arizona Cardinals Win.

Chicago Bears received Shurron Pierson, while Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders received undisclosed draft choice. Chicago acquired Shurron Pierson, who appeared in six games for the Bears in 2004. Oakland received an undisclosed draft choice, but contemporary reporting does not reliably establish a draft year, round, slot, or downstream player, so the compensation should remain generic rather than be assigned to the already-completed 2004 draft. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Chicago Bears, a C for Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders, and a Chicago Bears Win verdict.

Dallas Cowboys received 2004 7th round pick (205th overall, Nate Jones); 2004 7th round pick (223rd overall, Jacques Reeves) in the 2004-04-25 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Nate Jones and Jacques Reeves both became durable defensive and special-teams contributors. Reeves in particular logged extensive NFL playing time, giving Dallas a strong return from two seventh-round selections. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Dallas Cowboys surrendered, the result supports Dallas Cowboys Win and a B grade for Dallas Cowboys.

Dallas acquired defensive lineman Kenyon Coleman and received useful snaps across multiple seasons. Coleman gave the Cowboys a tangible veteran return rather than speculative future value, and his immediate role exceeded what Oakland ultimately realized from the two late-round selections it received. The advantage is not enormous, but Dallas obtained the clearer football benefit from the direct exchange.

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.

Oakland acquired veteran tight end Roland Williams from St. Louis for the 123rd selection in the 2001 draft. Williams provided established NFL depth to a contender. The Rams immediately combined pick No. 123 with No. 54 in a separate trade for Aeneas Williams, an eight-time Pro Bowl defensive back who became an important part of their 2001 NFC championship defense.

Las Vegas Raiders received 2001 7th round pick (229th overall, Ken-Yon Rambo) from Tennessee Titans. Rambo never appeared in a Raiders regular-season game, so the seventh-round return did not become usable on-field value for Oakland. The D grade reflects the direct value Las Vegas Raiders realized from the transaction, with the final Tennessee Titans Win call based on actual service and clearly traceable draft outcomes rather than projected value.

Green Bay Packers received Chuck Osborne from Oakland Raiders, giving up an undisclosed 2002 draft pick. The future-pick return is established even though the exact 2002 selection remains unidentified. The return supports a C grade because the value directly tied to this deal fits that mark. The final verdict is Even Trade.

Indianapolis Colts received 2000 7th round pick (238th overall, Rodregis Brooks). Indianapolis received the 2000 seventh-round choice used on Rodregis Brooks, whose Colts career lasted five games with no starts. Cooper's 44 Raiders games and 11 starts comfortably outpaced Brooks' five-game Colts tenure, making Oakland the clear winner. That outcome supports a D grade for Indianapolis Colts.

Oakland received the 2000 seventh-round choice later identified as No. 238 and subsequently moved the selection. The Raiders preserved a small future asset, but they did not realize an on-field return from the transaction comparable to the depth Paul Justin provided St. Louis. That outcome supports a C grade for Las Vegas Raiders within the final Los Angeles Rams Win verdict.

Las Vegas Raiders received Bobby Hoying. Bobby Hoying supplied useful backup-quarterback service and was part of Oakland's 2000 postseason run after arriving from Philadelphia. That outcome supports a B- grade because the return is measured by the direct football value Las Vegas Raiders actually received after the deal, compared with the asset sent the other way.

Green Bay moved up twenty-five spots in the 1999 draft, acquiring No. 163 and selecting Craig Heimburger. Heimburger did not become a major NFL contributor, but he did reach regular-season action, giving the Packers some realized value from the move. Against Oakland's similarly limited outcome from No. 188, that modest advantage supports a B grade and the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.

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.

Green Bay Packers received 1998 6th round pick (156th overall, Scott McGarrahan); 1999 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Daren Yancey) in the 1998-04-19 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Scott McGarrahan became a long-lived role and special-teams player, and Green Bay also retained a future sixth-round asset. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Green Bay Packers surrendered, the result supports Green Bay Packers Win and a B- grade for Green Bay Packers.

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.

Green Bay received the 1997 seventh-round choice at No. 213 and selected Chris Miller. Miller did not produce NFL playing value, so the Packers received very little in comparison with Oakland's long-term return from Jackson. That outcome supports a D grade within the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict. The grade reflects realized football value rather than the size of the original package.

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.

Oakland received the 1997 seventh-round selection No. 203 and later traded the pick. The Raiders retained some draft flexibility, but the low-value asset did not produce a comparable direct return to the multi-year defensive line service Austin Robbins gave New Orleans. That outcome supports a C- grade for Las Vegas Raiders within the final New Orleans Saints Win verdict.

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 received 1996 7th round pick (220th overall, Sedric Clark) from New Orleans Saints. The Raiders received the 1996 seventh-round pick used on Sedric Clark, but Clark did not provide Oakland with regular-season value. That outcome supports a D grade for Las Vegas Raiders when the trade is measured by the football value actually realized after the exchange.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1995 5th round pick (138th overall, Matt Dyson) in the 1995-04-23 exchange with Washington Commanders. Matt Dyson appeared in only a handful of NFL games, leaving Oakland with very little realized return from the higher selection. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Las Vegas Raiders surrendered, the result supports Washington Commanders Win and a D grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

Green Bay acquired Charles Jordan, who appeared in 16 Packers games across the 1994 and 1995 seasons. His clearest contribution came in 1995, when he caught seven passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns. That was a limited role, but it represented actual regular-season production and gave Green Bay a tangible return from a transaction that otherwise involved modest assets.

Green Bay moved down six spots in the 1994 fourth round, sending pick No. 120 to the Los Angeles Raiders for No. 126. The Raiders selected defensive tackle Austin Robbins, who played 80 NFL games with six sacks. Green Bay selected Gabe Wilkins, who played 84 games, recorded 13.5 sacks and contributed to the Packers' championship-era defense.

Minnesota moved down three spots in the second round of the 1994 draft, sending the Raiders pick No. 52 and receiving Nos. 55 and 125. The Raiders selected James Folston; the Vikings chose Fernando Smith and Mike Wells. Smith became a useful defensive lineman, and the extra fourth-rounder gives Minnesota the better aggregate return.

The Raiders received the 1994 third-round pick at No. 80 and used it on Calvin Jones. The return was a straightforward higher-slot selection, but Jones did not create enough NFL value to overcome New York's additional fifth-round choice. The C grade reflects that realized football value and the complete supported package, while the overall verdict is New York Jets Win.

Dallas acquired veteran defensive back Elvis Patterson and the Raiders' 1994 seventh-round pick, No. 216, while sending its 1994 fifth-round No. 159 and seventh-round No. 217. The selections became Roosevelt Patterson, Toddrick McIntosh, and Rob Holmberg. None of the draft outcomes made the deal a major long-term event, but Dallas received immediate veteran depth plus a comparable late pick, creating a small Cowboys edge.

Cleveland Browns received David Jones from Las Vegas Raiders, while Las Vegas Raiders received conditional draft pick (selection not identified) in the 1993-08-24 deal. In hindsight, Cleveland Browns's return did not separate far enough from Las Vegas Raiders to justify a higher grade. The final grades are C for Cleveland Browns and C for Las Vegas Raiders, producing a verdict of Even Trade. The rating reflects the documented package, the certainty of the consideration, and the football value that can actually be assigned in hindsight.

Las Vegas Raiders received conditional draft pick (not exercised) from Los Angeles Rams in the 1993-08-24 trade. Los Angeles acquired Sam Graddy on a condition tied to his making the Rams. Los Angeles Rams's return was Sam Graddy. Because Graddy did not make the roster, the conditional Raiders draft pick was not exercised; the Raiders received no realized pick. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.

Cincinnati sent defensive back Rickey Dixon to the Los Angeles Raiders in July 1993 for a future sixth-round selection that became No. 184 in 1994. The Bengals used the pick on offensive lineman Jerry Reynolds, who never played a regular-season game for Cincinnati. Dixon appeared in only two Raiders games before knee trouble interrupted his season, leaving both clubs with minimal realized value.

Atlanta acquired Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson from the Raiders for a conditional 1994 pick that would have risen to the fifth round if he reached 1,000 rushing yards. Dickerson did not reach that threshold, so the compensation settled as the sixth-round selection used on Jay Kearney. Atlanta received only a short final chapter from an aging star, while the Raiders at least converted his departure into draft value.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1994 fourth round pick (#126 subsequently traded, Gabe Wilkins). The Raiders received San Francisco's 1994 fourth-round choice, No. 126. Oakland later transferred that selection to Green Bay, which used it on Gabe Wilkins, so Wilkins is asset-history context rather than direct Raiders player value. Even so, Oakland retained useful draft capital while Fernandez never produced a regular-season return for San Francisco. That result supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

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 acquired running back Gaston Green from Denver in April 1993 for a third-round draft choice. Green had recently produced a 1,000-yard season for the Broncos, making the price understandable, but his Raiders contribution was shorter and less consequential than his Denver peak. The deal gave Los Angeles an experienced runner without producing comparable long-term value from the veteran acquisition.

Green Bay moved down from No. 72 to No. 81 in the 1993 draft and added the sixth-round pick at No. 152. The Packers selected Earl Dotson and Paul Hutchins; Dotson played 120 games with 88 starts and contributed during Green Bay’s championship period. That long-term line value plus Hutchins’ depth outweighed the useful career James Trapp gave the Raiders.

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 received the selections used on Chris Holder and Shazzon Bradley. Neither late-round choice developed into meaningful regular-season Packers production, so the extra draft volume did not translate into a durable football return. The Packers gained two chances instead of one, but the results remained too small to create any practical edge over the Raiders' similarly unproductive selection.

The Raiders used the acquired seventh-round selection on Kevin Smith of Linn. Smith gave the club a season of reserve service, a modest return but still tangible NFL contribution from the pick. In a trade where Miami's two selections generated very little Dolphins value, even that limited Oakland service is enough to create a small but defensible edge.

Indianapolis traded Eric Dickerson to the Los Angeles Raiders during the 1992 draft for fourth- and eighth-round selections. The Colts used the fourth-rounder on defensive tackle Tony McCoy, whose NFL career reached 114 games and 23 sacks, and the eighth-rounder on Ronald Humphrey, who played 26 games. Moving the aging running back for two selections gave Indianapolis the more durable overall return.

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.

Dallas acquired cornerback Garry Lewis from the Raiders in February 1992 for seventh-round No. 190. The Raiders later moved that pick, while Dallas eventually sent Lewis to Tampa Bay and recovered additional late-round value through that move. Lewis never became a Cowboys regular, so the margin is small, but Dallas squeezed slightly more flexibility from the original acquisition.

Cleveland Browns received an undisclosed conditional draft pick that was not exercised from the Los Angeles Raiders in the 1991 trade. The Raiders received Newt Harrell. Harrell did not produce a meaningful Raiders regular-season contribution, while Cleveland realized no draft selection from the condition. Those limited outcomes support C grades for both teams and an Even Trade verdict.

Dallas acquired quarterback Steve Beuerlein from the Raiders before the 1991 season for a 1992 fourth-round selection. Beuerlein became valuable insurance behind Troy Aikman, going 4-0 as a starter, throwing for 909 yards in eight appearances and helping Dallas win a playoff game. The Raiders later used the acquired pick as part of the package for Eric Dickerson, giving Los Angeles meaningful downstream value as well.

Indianapolis acquired tight end Robert Tyler from the Los Angeles Raiders on August 20, 1991 for a conditional 1992 ninth-round selection. Tyler did not appear in a regular-season game for the Colts, and the condition was not satisfied, so Indianapolis never surrendered the pick. Neither side ultimately received meaningful realized football value from the low-cost transaction.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1992 seventh round pick (#191-Dave Moore) in the deal with New Orleans Saints. The Raiders received pick 191 and later moved that selection as part of draft maneuvering. The asset retained some transactional value, but it did not create a comparable direct player return for the Raiders. That outcome supports a C+ for Las Vegas Raiders. The New Orleans Saints Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.

Minnesota traded pick No. 146 to the Raiders during the 1991 draft and received Nos. 163 and 180. The Vikings selected defensive backs Todd Scott and Tripp Welborne, while the Raiders used No. 146 on defensive lineman Nolan Harrison. Scott and Harrison each became legitimate NFL contributors, leaving the exchange balanced despite different career paths.

The Raiders acquired the NFL rights to Raghib "Rocket" Ismail from New England for a 1991 fifth-round pick and a 1992 fourth-rounder. Ismail eventually played three Raiders seasons from 1993 through 1995 and became a regular starter in 1995. New England used the fifth-rounder on Ben Coates, who became a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro, while also retaining value from the future fourth.

Seattle moved down in the 1991 second round and added a fourth-round selection, turning the two picks into Doug Thomas and John Kasay. Kasay handled Seattle's kicking job for four full seasons, while Thomas added another roster return. The combination of two usable players and sustained special-teams value gave the Seahawks the strongest realized package from the trade.

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 at the 1990 trade deadline for a 1991 eighth-round selection. McElroy appeared in 10 games for the Seahawks and recorded one sack, providing short-term veteran depth. The Raiders used the late pick on Brian Jones, whose return did not create a major long-term advantage for Oakland.

The Raiders received linebacker Alex Gordon in the October 1990 injury-driven swap. Gordon appeared in 10 games for Los Angeles but did not become a starter, giving the club only limited short-term depth value. Because Dennis Price eventually returned from injury and contributed for New York, the Raiders finish slightly behind with a C-.

Dallas acquired guard John Gesek from the Raiders in September 1990 for a 1991 fifth-round pick, No. 124. Gesek became a substantial Cowboys starter during the club’s championship-building years. The Raiders retained value in the pick and later moved it to New England, but Dallas received the stronger direct football return from the original exchange.

Dallas acquired offensive lineman Dale Hellestrae from the Raiders in August 1990 for a conditional 1991 draft pick that became seventh-round No. 180. Hellestrae then appeared in every regular-season game for Dallas from 1990 through 2000 and became a trusted long snapper on three Super Bowl champions. That extraordinary longevity makes the Cowboys the clear winner.

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 received Jamie Holland in the deal with Los Angeles Chargers. Holland played all 16 games in both 1990 and 1991 and handled substantial kickoff-return work, including 655 return yards in 1990 and 421 in 1991. Oakland received two full seasons of usable special-teams value. That outcome supports a B- for Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.

Las Vegas Raiders received Napoleon McCallum in the deal with Los Angeles Chargers. McCallum played only five Raiders games across 1990, 1991 and 1993, although he produced some useful rushing work in a two-start stretch during 1993. The contribution remained limited in both volume and duration. That outcome supports a C+ for Las Vegas Raiders. The Los Angeles Chargers Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.

The Raiders acquired Chicago's 1990 seventh-round choice at No. 173 and used it on Garry Lewis. The Bears moved three spots down to No. 176, Bill Anderson, and also received No. 298, Roman Matusz. It was a small late-round maneuver with little lasting separation. Oakland secured its preferred player, while Chicago added an extra selection, leaving the exchange appropriately even.

New Orleans sent five late selections in the 1990 draft 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. None became a major long-term piece. The Raiders later packaged No. 98 with another pick to move up the 1991 board, preserving draft flexibility rather than a direct standout player.

Dallas sent five late-round selections in the 1990 draft to the Raiders for the rights to defensive back Stan Smagala. The package included picks 158, 197, 230, 259 and 304. Los Angeles immediately had a deep bundle of movable draft capital, while Smagala did not become an impact Cowboy. The volume and flexibility of the Raiders' return outweigh the limited player value Dallas received.

The Raiders moved down from No. 92 and collected Nos. 109 and 137, which became Rico Labbe and Leroy Holt. Trading one fourth-round choice for a later fourth and a fifth was sound value on paper, but the additional selections did not create a meaningful long-term payoff. San Francisco at least used the move to target Dean Caliguire, leaving Oakland slightly behind in realized value.

Minnesota acquired the 1989 No. 335 pick from the Raiders and selected Everett Ross, sending a future 1990 eleventh-rounder in return. That future choice became No. 298, which the Raiders later included in a draft-day trade with Chicago and which the Bears used on Roman Matusz. Ross did not play an NFL regular-season game, and the Raiders' asset produced only minor trade currency, making the exchange effectively even.

The Raiders moved down from pick No. 289 and received 1989 pick No. 335 plus a 1990 twelfth-round choice. Those selections became Everett Ross and Demetrius Davis, neither of whom produced an NFL regular-season career. Oakland gained an extra draft chance, but the additional volume did not turn into realized league value.

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.

The Raiders used the acquired sixth-round selection on Doug Lloyd. Lloyd appeared in only one NFL game, leaving Los Angeles with almost no direct playing value from the move. The pick gave the club an opportunity in the middle of the draft, but the result was far below the useful defensive-back service New England ultimately received from Tony Zackery.

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 acquired the 122nd pick in the 1989 draft from the Raiders and used it on defensive back Johnny Jackson. The Raiders received Nos. 139 and 223, selecting Lybrant Robinson and Tony Zackery. None of the three selections developed into a major NFL contributor, so the extra pick obtained by the Raiders did not create a meaningful long-term advantage over San Francisco's move up.

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 acquired wide receiver Jessie Hester from the Raiders on August 22, 1988 for a 1989 choice described at the time as a fourth- or fifth-rounder. The selection ultimately resolved to No. 119, Willis Crockett. Hester offered Atlanta veteran receiving depth, but his Falcons tenure was brief, while the Raiders preserved a useful middle-round asset. That gives Oakland the modest hindsight edge.

The Houston Oilers moved veteran punter Jeff Gossett to the Los Angeles Raiders in August 1988 after Gossett requested a trade. Contemporary reports describe the return only as unspecified consideration, with conflicting wording about whether it was past or future consideration. Gossett immediately won the Raiders' punting job and stayed through 1996, eventually becoming an All-Pro and one of the most productive punters in franchise history.

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 sent linebacker Milt McColl to the Raiders in July 1988 and received a 1989 twelfth-round choice that became No. 319, Antonio Goss. Oakland obtained an experienced defender for the 1988 season, while San Francisco converted a veteran roster asset into a future selection. The late-round return gives the 49ers a narrow value edge rather than a decisive win.

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 traded the No. 26 pick in 1988 to the Raiders for wide receiver Dokie Williams plus selections No. 33 and No. 102. The 49ers used those picks on Danny Stubbs and Barry Helton, receiving pass-rush help and three seasons of punting from the package. The Raiders used No. 26 on Scott Davis, who recorded 27.5 sacks in 75 games.

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.

The Raiders acquired three-time Pro Bowl tackle Brian Holloway from New England in 1987 for three identified draft choices: a 1988 fifth, a 1988 tenth and a 1989 seventh. Holloway played 14 games with eight starts for the Raiders over 1987-88. New England gained multiple selections, but none of the players tied to those picks became a major NFL difference-maker. The balanced short-term-versus-volume return supports an even verdict.

The Raiders acquired cornerback Ron Fellows from Dallas for wide receiver Rod Barksdale in August 1987. Fellows went on to appear in 26 games with 12 starts for the Raiders across the next two seasons, giving them a measurable defensive return. Barksdale's Dallas contribution was smaller, so the player-for-player swap leans modestly toward the Raiders in hindsight.

Buffalo Bills received 1987 eighth round pick (#209-Bruce Mesner) in the 1987-04-29 exchange with Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. Buffalo and the Raiders exchanged late-round 1987 draft positions, with Buffalo using No. 209 on Bruce Mesner and the Raiders receiving the tenth-round choice used on Rob Harrison. The documented result supports a C+ grade for Buffalo Bills. The overall verdict is Buffalo Bills Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.

New York acquired two twelfth-round picks from the Los Angeles Raiders on April 28, 1987, sending its 1988 ninth-round choice in return. The Giants used picks No. 321 and No. 329 on defensive tackle Bill Berthusen and running back Chad Stark. Berthusen was waived at final cuts, returned late in the season and appeared in one Giants regular-season game. Stark never played a regular-season game for New York. The package produced almost no direct team value.

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 received the 1987 selection that became No. 127 Ilia Jarostchuk. That draft return did not develop into a comparable long-term contribution, leaving St. Louis with little realized football value from the exchange. The D+ grade reflects the limited payoff from the pick compared with the productive seasons Lionel Washington supplied after joining the Raiders.

Atlanta Falcons received rights to Bret Clark from Las Vegas Raiders. Bret Clark started 28 of 29 games for Atlanta and recorded nine interceptions, turning the acquired rights into substantial multi-year secondary value. That realized return supports a B grade for Atlanta Falcons. The final verdict is Even Trade, based on the regular-season service and draft value each club actually received after the exchange.

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.

The Raiders sent cornerback Ted Watts to New York on August 31, 1985, for the 1986 fourth-round pick used on running back Vance Mueller. Watts gave the Giants one season of depth. Mueller stayed with the Raiders for five seasons, appeared in 73 games and contributed as a runner, receiver and kickoff returner, giving the Raiders the stronger long-term return.

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.

Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received 1985 fourth round pick (#107-Jamie Kimmel) in the exchange with Washington Redskins. The fourth-round choice became No. 107 Jamie Kimmel, but that downstream return did not outweigh Muhammad's contribution in Washington. Against the other side's return of Calvin Muhammad, that outcome supports a C+ grade. The transaction is ultimately judged as Washington Redskins Win, with the grade reflecting realized football value rather than the name or nominal value of the asset on the trade date.

Los Angeles received Washington's 1985 tenth-round pick No. 275 and used it on Reggie McKenzie. McKenzie played 58 games with 40 starts for the Raiders from 1985 through 1988, turning a very late selection into a substantial multi-year return. That outcome supports a B grade for Las Vegas Raiders within the final Los Angeles Raiders Win verdict.

New York acquired safety Kenny Hill from the Los Angeles Raiders on August 27, 1984 for a 1985 seventh-round pick. Hill became a long-term Giants starter, appearing in 68 regular-season games with 62 starts from 1984 through 1988, recording six interceptions and three sacks. He started every regular-season and playoff game during the Giants' 1986 Super Bowl championship season.

Tampa Bay acquired Irvin Phillips from the Raiders for Jerry Golsteyn in May 1984. The Buccaneers hoped Phillips could provide secondary depth after an injury-interrupted career, but he did not become a meaningful regular-season contributor in Tampa Bay. Golsteyn likewise did not produce a meaningful Raiders tenure. With no draft choices or downstream assets involved, both clubs effectively exchanged veteran depth without gaining a lasting advantage.

Minnesota sent pick No. 127 to the Los Angeles Raiders during the 1984 draft and received Nos. 140, 196 and 308. The Vikings used No. 140 on Allen Rice, who spent seven seasons in Minnesota, appeared in 89 games and scored 19 touchdowns for the club. The Raiders selected Andy Parker at No. 127, but his limited offensive production left Minnesota with the stronger realized return.

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.

The Raiders acquired Mike Haynes during the 1983 season and immediately added an elite cornerback to a championship roster. Haynes played the final five regular-season games, started through the postseason, intercepted a pass in Super Bowl XVIII, and remained a high-level Raider for years. The compensation was significant, but Los Angeles received a Hall of Fame player at a premium position and a direct title contribution, which is exactly the outcome a contender hopes to buy.

The Raiders received Don Hasselbeck during their 1983 championship season, and he appeared in 14 games while catching two passes for 17 yards, both touchdowns. He therefore contributed to a Super Bowl roster, but his offensive role remained very small. Against Derrick Ramsey's much larger production for New England, Oakland's return merits a C.

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.

The player-for-player portion immediately broke down when Pat Thomas failed the Raiders' physical and never played for them. Monte Jackson nevertheless remained with the Rams and appeared in five 1983 games with one start and 11 tackles; the conditional seventh-rounder was never exercised. Los Angeles therefore received the only regular-season value, producing a modest C-to-D Rams win.

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.

Las Vegas/Oakland Raiders received 1984 11th round pick (282nd overall, Gardner Williams) in the 1983-06-13 exchange with Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans. Gardner Williams appeared in only three NFL games, so the Raiders did not realize meaningful lasting value from the final selection. The realized value remains close enough to support an even result.

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.

The Raiders received Washington's 1984 fifth-round choice, No. 139, in exchange for a 1983 sixth-round pick. Rather than simply using No. 139, the Raiders later included it in the move up to No. 51 for Sean Jones. Jones developed into a durable NFL starter, giving the Raiders substantially more realized value than Washington created from its return.

On 1982-05-21, Cleveland Browns received past considerations (undisclosed), while Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Don Goode. The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with Cleveland Browns graded C and Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders graded C. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while treating conditional terms and later draft outcomes as context rather than as assets exchanged directly on trade day.

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 traded defensive end and linebacker Joe Campbell to Oakland on October 14, 1980 for a sixth-round draft choice. Saints history identifies that Raiders choice as the 1981 sixth-rounder used at No. 166 overall on linebacker Glen Redd. Campbell joined Oakland's Super Bowl XV championship team, while Redd became a five-season Saint and appeared in 76 NFL games.

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 received Dwayne O'Steen in the deal with Los Angeles Rams. O'Steen played 31 Raiders games with 12 starts and four interceptions across 1980 and 1981. Oakland received two seasons of meaningful secondary depth and starting work. That outcome supports a B+ for Las Vegas Raiders. The Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft value.

Oakland acquired veteran defensive end Cedrick Hardman from San Francisco in 1980 for two future picks: 1982 sixth-round No. 151 Vince Williams and 1983 fifth-round No. 138 Dokie Williams. Hardman immediately joined a Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV and provided useful pass-rush depth, while the 49ers' selections produced less lasting value.

Las Vegas Raiders received Odis McKinney in the deal with New York Giants. McKinney played 85 games with 19 starts, nine interceptions and seven sacks for the Raiders from 1980 through 1986. Oakland received a long and productive defensive tenure for a late-round price. That outcome supports a B+ for Las Vegas Raiders. The New York Giants Win verdict weighs documented games, starts, production and connected draft 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.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1980 eighth round pick (#194-Ken Hill / Kenny Hill) from San Francisco 49ers in the 1980-04-30 trade. San Francisco turned its side of the draft-only swap into Bobby Leopold and Dan Hartwig at Nos. 210 and 237. San Francisco 49ers's return was 1980 eighth round pick (#210-Bobby Leopold), 1980 ninth round pick (#237-Dan Hartwig). The Raiders received No. 194 and selected Ken Hill. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.

Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Burgess Owens in the 1980-04-29 exchange with New York Jets. The Raiders acquired safety Burgess Owens from the Jets for the 1980 sixth-round choice used on Tom Schremp. Raiders historical records and draft provenance agree on the package. The documented result supports a B+ grade for Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders. The overall verdict is Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders Win, based on realized value rather than hypothetical upside.

Buffalo received veteran linebacker Phil Villapiano in the April 1980 swap and got several seasons of useful depth from him. That is a legitimate return and supports a C+ rather than a losing grade near the bottom of the scale. However, Bob Chandler immediately became a major receiving weapon for Oakland's championship team, creating a much larger impact.

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.

New York acquired veteran defensive tackle Mike McCoy from Oakland on August 23, 1979 for its 1980 seventh-round pick. McCoy appeared in three games with two starts for the Giants in 1979, went to injured reserve in September, and appeared in two more Giants games in 1980 before leaving the club.

Cleveland Browns received 1979 seventh round pick (#183-Cody Risien); 1979 ninth round pick (#241-Curtis Weathers) in the 1979-05-04 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Cody Risien became a 146-game tackle and two-time Pro Bowler, and Curtis Weathers added a 94-game NFL career, creating outstanding late-round value. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Cleveland Browns surrendered, the result supports Cleveland Browns Win and a A grade for Cleveland Browns.

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 a smaller contribution. The package produced useful depth and starting snaps.

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.

Philadelphia sent receiver Ken Payne to Oakland on March 7, 1979, for future draft consideration whose exact selection is not securely identified. Payne never played a regular-season game for the Raiders and was released before the season. Philadelphia's downstream return cannot be tied to a specific draftee, but Oakland's player side clearly produced no regular-season value.

Tampa Bay sent quarterback Randy Hedberg to Oakland for cash on February 1, 1979. The transaction is directly recorded in historical transaction data. Hedberg did not become a regular-season contributor for the Raiders, while the Buccaneers at least received financial consideration for a player they were moving. The cash amount is not preserved, so Tampa Bay’s grade stays modest, but Oakland realized essentially no on-field return.

Cleveland Browns received George Buehler in the deal with Las Vegas Raiders. George Buehler played 22 games for Cleveland across 1978 and 1979 and made eight starts, providing immediate veteran guard depth and some starting work. That result supports a B- for Cleveland Browns. The Cleveland Browns Win verdict weighs the documented service and usable draft value each side actually realized from the exchange.

Kansas City Chiefs received 1979 tenth round pick (#268-Larry Willis). Kansas City received the 1979 tenth-round choice used on Larry Willis, but that selection did not produce a comparable Chiefs regular-season return. That outcome supports a D grade because the return is measured by the direct football value Kansas City Chiefs actually received after the deal, compared with the asset sent the other way.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1980 fifth round pick (#128-William Bowens) and 1981 fifth round pick (#118-James Davis (Steven)). The Raiders received fifth-round choices in 1980 and 1981, later Nos. 128 and 118. The second of those selections became James Davis, who produced the more durable NFL career tied directly to the Raiders' return. Two draft assets also gave Oakland more flexibility than Tampa Bay received from a short-term quarterback addition. That stronger outcome supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1979 tenth round pick (#259-Ricky Smith) in the deal with New Orleans Saints. The tenth-round choice became Ricky Smith, who did not establish an NFL regular-season career after the selection. That result supports a D for Las Vegas Raiders. The New Orleans Saints Win verdict weighs the documented service and usable draft value each side actually realized from the exchange.

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.

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 under a conditional arrangement tied to whether he made the Raiders roster. Pritchard did not satisfy the condition, so Cincinnati never received the contemplated draft choice or another realized return. With no asset ultimately coming back to the Bengals, the exchange produced no meaningful value for either side.

Oakland received picks 207 and 291 in the 1978 draft from San Diego, using them on Mark Nichols and Dean Jones, while the Chargers received picks 200 and 248 and selected Dennis Sproul and Blake Whitlatch. Historical sources conflict on the exact pick pairing, but the contemporaneous transaction trail and Raiders draft record support this package. None of the four selections produced enough value to create a clear winner.

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 veteran defensive tackle Art Thoms from Oakland on September 1, 1977 for the Eagles' 1978 seventh-round and 1979 ninth-round selections. Thoms appeared in 12 games with one start for Philadelphia, then left after the season.

The Raiders received the 1978 sixth-round pick used on Tom Davis and the 1979 sixth-round pick used on Ira Matthews in exchange for linebacker Rik Bonness. Matthews became the more useful Oakland return, appearing in 37 games and contributing in the return game. Two late selections created real value, but the overall payoff was modest enough to support a C+ grade rather than a clear victory.

Raiders received cash. Seattle acquired Horace Jones, whose Seahawks tenure was brief and did not become a major long-term asset. Its C grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Seattle Seahawks received. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

The Raiders acquired veteran defensive lineman Pat Toomay from Tampa Bay in July 1977 for a draft choice that historical pick tracing identifies only tentatively as 1978 No. 276. Toomay became a regular contributor for the Raiders over three seasons. Because the Buccaneers' pick identity remains uncertain and its later path did not match Toomay's direct production, the Raiders hold the stronger hindsight result.

On 1977-05-01, Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received Cedric Brown (a), future considerations, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 1977 sixth round pick. The hindsight verdict is Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win, with Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders graded C+ and Tampa Bay Buccaneers graded B-. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while keeping unverified downstream pick identities or conditional outcomes out of the final judgment.

New York received Ron Mikolajczyk; Oakland received a 1977 seventh-round pick that became Rich Martini. New York acquired Ron Mikolajczyk for the 1977 seventh-round choice that became Rich Martini. Mikolajczyk played 32 games with 26 starts for the Giants; Martini also contributed for Oakland, making this a useful trade for both sides. The hindsight grades are B- for Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and B+ for New York Giants, producing a New York Giants Win verdict.

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.

Las Vegas Raiders received draft pick (possibly 1977 #167-Andre Herrera) in the deal with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Raiders received a draft choice whose exact downstream identity is only possibly tied to Andre Herrera. No meaningful NFL return can be credited confidently to that uncertain linkage. That result supports a D for Las Vegas Raiders. The Even Trade verdict weighs the documented service and usable draft value each side actually realized from the exchange.

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.

Seattle's official history records an August 1976 trade sending defensive tackle Wayne Baker to Oakland for a conditional draft pick, with the criteria ultimately not met. Baker had arrived through the expansion allocation and did not play another NFL regular-season game after 1975. Seattle received no exercised selection, while Oakland gained no durable regular-season contribution.

Oakland acquired linebacker Floyd Rice from San Diego for cash on July 17, 1976. Chargers trade history records the sale directly, and Raiders history shows Rice played 23 games with 11 starts over the next two seasons. San Diego received financial consideration but no football asset. The Raiders did not land a star, yet two seasons of usable linebacker work for cash make Oakland the clear modest winner.

Oakland acquired Steve Tannen and Carl Garrett from the Jets in July 1976 for two 1977 draft selections: No. 195 Kevin Long and No. 307 Dave Butterfield. The Raiders turned a seventh and an eleventh into two veteran players, while New York chose future draft opportunities. Oakland's immediate two-player return carries the stronger practical value and earns the win.

Las Vegas Raiders received Leon McQuay in the deal with New England Patriots. Leon McQuay did not appear in a Raiders regular-season game after the transaction and instead finished the 1976 season with New Orleans. That result supports a D for Las Vegas Raiders. The Even Trade verdict weighs the documented service and usable draft value each side actually realized from the exchange.

San Diego and Oakland swapped 1976 draft choices on April 8, 1976. The Chargers sent a fourth-round choice that became No. 110 Herb McMath and an eighth-round choice that became No. 220 Jerome Dove, while receiving a fourth-round choice that remains unidentified in the transaction ledger and a sixth-round choice that became No. 178 Calvin Lane. McMath immediately gave Oakland regular-season value on its Super Bowl XI championship team.

Cleveland sent the No. 34 pick to Oakland and received linebacker Gerald Irons plus a ninth-round selection used on Craig Nagel. Irons became a regular Browns linebacker and appeared in 58 games over four seasons. Nagel added little, but Irons' sustained Cleveland role gave the Browns more direct team-specific value than Oakland received from the higher draft choice.

Las Vegas Raiders received Franklin Tate / Frank Tate. The Raiders received Franklin Tate. Tate had already made his only NFL regular-season appearances with the Chargers and did not appear in a regular-season game for Oakland after the exchange. With no direct playing value realized from the acquisition, the Raiders' side of this straight player swap remained minimal. That result supports a C- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

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.

Philadelphia acquired veteran running back Charlie Smith and receiver Kent Gaydos from Oakland on September 9, 1975, for future draft choices whose exact selections are not established. Smith failed his Eagles physical and was released four days later. Gaydos also failed to become a Philadelphia regular-season contributor, leaving Oakland with the better side of a small transaction.

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.

Las Vegas Raiders received Robert West. The Raiders received Robert West on a conditional arrangement. West was released during training camp before the 1975 regular season and did not provide Oakland with regular-season production. Because the condition tied to his making the Raiders roster was not met, Oakland received no lasting player value and did not trigger the draft compensation. That result supports a C- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

Cleveland Browns received draft pick (undisclosed) from Las Vegas Raiders, while Las Vegas Raiders received James Thaxton/Jim Thaxton (Ivory) in the 1975-05-14 deal. In hindsight, Cleveland Browns's return did not separate far enough from Las Vegas Raiders to justify a higher grade. The final grades are C for Cleveland Browns and C for Las Vegas Raiders, producing a verdict of Even Trade. The rating reflects the documented package, the certainty of the consideration, and the football value that can actually be assigned in hindsight.

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 acquired Ray Carr, Blenda Gay and Harold Paul from San Diego for two 1975 draft choices: No. 284 Ike McBee and No. 335 Glen Printers. The Raiders turned two very late selections into three players, while the Chargers chose future roster shots instead. The quantity and immediate certainty of Oakland's return make this a modest Raiders win.

The Raiders and Colts completed a four-pick swap in January 1975. Indianapolis received 1975 sixteenth-round No. 416 Robert Smith and seventeenth-round No. 440 Frank Russell, while the Raiders received 1976 thirteenth-round No. 367 Craig Crnick and seventeenth-round No. 478 Buddy Tate. With all four selections late and no decisive payoff, the exchange grades evenly.

Cleveland received the 1975 sixth-round pick used on Henry Hynoski at No. 154. Hynoski played all 14 games for the Browns in 1975 and contributed as a runner and returner, giving Cleveland a full season of usable value. That exceeded the limited production Oakland received from veteran receiver Frank Pitts.

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.

Oakland acquired Warren Bankston, who became a six-season Raiders contributor and a Super Bowl champion. That sustained role gave the Raiders meaningful value from the veteran addition and supports a B- grade. The full package shows Pittsburgh received two draft choices rather than one, making the overall exchange much more balanced than a one-pick reading would suggest.

Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received future draft choice(s) (exact year, round and selections not independently confirmed) in the exchange with New England Patriots. Oakland received future draft choice consideration, but the surviving evidence does not establish a specific year, round, or player outcome that can be credited. The supported hindsight grade is C. That mark reflects realized value tied directly to this transaction, with the overall result recorded as Even Trade.

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.

Oakland received a draft choice for Greg Slough. The transaction record establishes that future asset, but the exact round, selection and downstream player remain unidentified. The Raiders successfully converted Slough into draft capital, yet the unresolved pick chain prevents assigning Oakland any specific later player value.

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.

Baltimore received tight end Raymond Chester from Oakland in the July 16, 1973 exchange. Chester delivered five productive Colts seasons and helped the franchise reach three division championships, giving Baltimore substantial sustained value from the trade. The A- grade reflects that multi-season impact and supports the Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts Win verdict over a Raiders return that was useful but less valuable.

Green Bay Packers received Don Highsmith in the 1973-07-13 exchange with Las Vegas Raiders. Don Highsmith likewise provided limited Green Bay value, leaving the player-for-player exchange close. The direct package, rather than later movement of any acquired asset, is the basis for the hindsight judgment. Against what Green Bay Packers surrendered, the result supports Even Trade.

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. Oakland received no regular-season contribution and Baltimore did not retain a completed draft return, leaving both clubs without meaningful lasting value.

The Raiders acquired linebacker Jim Purnell from the Rams, but Purnell's NFL playing career had already ended after the 1972 season. He therefore provided no regular-season return for the Raiders after the transaction. Because the incoming veteran did not create usable football value and the Rams' draft return was similarly unproductive, a conservative C- grade fits the Raiders' side of this minor exchange.

Green Bay received Carleton Oats, who supplied the Packers with the only meaningful direct NFL contribution produced by the exchange. The return was not a major franchise-changing acquisition, but Oats gave Green Bay tangible value after the deal. That result supports a C+ grade within the Green Bay Packers Win verdict.

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.

Denver acquired Rod Sherman from Oakland for cash before the 1972 season, and Sherman immediately became a major Broncos contributor. He started 13 games and caught 38 passes for 661 yards and three touchdowns that year. With the cash amount undisclosed, Oakland's return stays neutral, while Denver's immediate production earns a clear B+ win.

The Colts sold Lloyd Edwards and William West to Oakland for cash. Indianapolis did not receive a player or draft asset, but the cash return was the full consideration in a modest transaction involving two players who did not become meaningful long-term contributors for the Raiders. That outcome supports a C grade for Indianapolis Colts within the final Even Trade verdict.

On 1972-08-01, Atlanta Falcons received Duane Benson, while Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders received draft pick. The hindsight verdict is Atlanta Falcons Win, with Atlanta Falcons graded C+ and Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders graded C. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while keeping unverified downstream pick identities or conditional outcomes out of the final judgment.

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 a 1973 third-round selection. Queen contributed only briefly to the Raiders. San Diego used the future pick, No. 64 overall, on quarterback Dan Fouts, who spent 15 seasons with the Chargers, threw for 43,040 yards, made six Pro Bowls and eventually entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Los Angeles sent Otis Sistrunk and a fourth-round pick to Oakland for a third-round pick in 1972. The Rams gained better draft position, but Sistrunk became a cornerstone of the Raiders' defensive front, making a Pro Bowl and helping Oakland win Super Bowl XI. That long, high-level career value overwhelms the modest pick upgrade Los Angeles received.

Green Bay received an undisclosed draft choice after assigning Willie Wood's negotiation rights to Oakland on May 19, 1972. The selection cannot be identified from the available record, so the Packers receive credit for obtaining draft consideration but not for a specific downstream player. With the return's realized value unresolved rather than demonstrably substantial, Green Bay remains at a C.

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 a regular-season game for Baltimore. Oakland immediately reused the selection in a draft-day trade with New Orleans to move from No. 39 to No. 33, converting a player leaving its plans into useful draft leverage.

Las Vegas Raiders received Warren Koegel in the exchange with New England Patriots. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring New England Patriots. That result supports a D for Las Vegas Raiders. The grade reflects the less valuable realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.

Buffalo acquired Ted Koy from Oakland in September 1971 for two 1972 draft choices: sixth-round No. 131, used on Dan Medlin, and fifteenth-round No. 365, used on Charles Hester. Koy supplied several seasons of Buffalo depth, but Medlin eventually became a multi-year Raiders lineman and part of the Super Bowl XI champion, giving Oakland the stronger hindsight return.

Oakland traded veteran tackle Bob Svihus to the New York Jets in August 1971 for a 1972 second-round selection. Svihus had lost his Raiders starting job to Art Shell, so Oakland converted an experienced but displaced lineman into premium draft capital. The Raiders used pick No. 39 on linebacker John Babinecz, giving Oakland a fresh roster asset for a player it was prepared to move.

Chicago received an undisclosed draft choice for quarterback Bob Cutburth on July 27, 1971. Cutburth had been a 1970 sixth-round Bears pick and had not appeared in an NFL regular-season game for Chicago; contemporary reporting confirms Oakland acquired him for an undisclosed choice. The Raiders did not receive demonstrated regular-season production from Cutburth, so the unidentified pick should not be treated as a known downstream player.

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.

Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders received Hall of Fame tackle Bob Brown, who played 34 games with 32 starts in Oakland, plus the two Rams-origin 1972 choices strongly traced to John Vella and Ray Jamieson; Vella added 84 Raiders games and 48 starts and started on the Super Bowl XI champion. The return earns a A-, versus B- for Los Angeles/Cleveland/St. Louis Rams, with a hindsight verdict of Oakland/Los Angeles/Las Vegas Raiders Win. Concrete team-specific production and downstream results drive the grade.

Oakland Raiders received Elijah Nevett from New Orleans Saints, giving up draft pick (probably 1972 #150-Curt Watson). Oakland obtained a veteran player immediately and did not have to wait for a future selection to become useful. Nevett gave the Raiders a direct roster asset, which is enough to support the modest B- mark in a low-stakes deal. That return supports a B- grade for Oakland Raiders. The final verdict is Oakland Raiders Win.

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.

Oakland sent veteran defensive lineman Ike Lassiter to New England for third- and seventh-round selections in the 1971 draft. The Raiders retained flexibility with the picks and later moved the third-round asset in another transaction, but the direct downstream return did not clearly exceed Lassiter's service. New England received two seasons of immediate veteran line play from the player it acquired.

San Diego traded the rights to retired star tackle Ron Mix to Oakland on June 3, 1970 for two future choices described contemporaneously as high selections in the 1971 and 1972 drafts. Mix returned to football for Oakland in 1971 and appeared in 12 games with four starts. The exact San Diego selections remain unidentified, so their eventual downstream value cannot be measured confidently.

The Raiders acquired Ted Davis from New Orleans, but Davis did not provide a meaningful regular-season return for the club. His final NFL action came with Miami in 1970 rather than with the Raiders. With no sustained contribution from the incoming player and New Orleans later receiving useful rookie production from its draft choice, the Raiders realized the weaker side of the exchange and merit a D grade.

Oakland acquired Hershell Jacobs, also listed as Herschel Jacobs, while Miami received a draft choice whose exact selection remains unidentified in the record. The surviving outcome material gives Miami the clearer realized value, but the uncertain pick trail does not support attaching a specific downstream player to this summary. Oakland's player return does not show enough durable value to match Miami's side, leaving the Raiders with the weaker result.

Kansas City received an eighth-round selection generally identified as the pick used on Maurice LeBlanc. The exact downstream attribution carries some historical uncertainty, which limits how much player value can be assigned to the Chiefs. Kansas City did receive legitimate draft consideration, but the documented return is less substantial than the three seasons of defensive-line service Oakland received from Alphonse Dotson.

Las Vegas Raiders received 1969 sixth round pick (#136-Ken Newfield) in the exchange with New England Patriots. The historical record shows how the player service and draft value developed after the deal, with the comparison favoring New England Patriots. That result supports a D for Las Vegas Raiders. The grade reflects the less valuable realized return and keeps the judgment proportional to the documented value produced by this transaction.

Oakland acquired John Roderick from Miami for the 1969 fifth-round choice that became No. 128 Karl Kremser. Roderick appeared in 11 games for the Raiders but did not record a reception, limiting the direct payoff from the deal. Miami converted the selection into its primary kicker in 1969, giving the Dolphins the more useful and measurable return from the transaction.

Denver Broncos received Rick Egloff. Denver received Rick Egloff, but he did not establish a meaningful NFL role for the Broncos after the exchange. Neither acquired player created meaningful regular-season value for his new club, so low matching grades fit the result. That outcome supports a C- grade for Denver Broncos.

The Raiders received veteran tight end Dave Kocourek. He appeared in 17 games for Oakland and scored in the 1967 AFL Championship Game, giving the club a useful short-term veteran contribution during a championship run. That outcome supports a B- grade within the Las Vegas Raiders Win verdict. The grade reflects realized football value rather than the size of the original package.

Oakland acquired Warren Wells from Kansas City for cash and received one of the most productive short stretches in franchise history. Wells played 56 games with 42 starts from 1967-70, catching 156 passes for 3,634 yards and 42 touchdowns, including first-team All-AFL honors in 1969. With the Chiefs' cash amount undocumented, the Raiders earn an A-plus and a decisive win.

Denver acquired Rich Jackson, Ray Schmautz, and Dick Tyson from Oakland for Lionel Taylor and Jerry Sturm. Jackson developed into a cornerstone of the Broncos defense and became the defining long-term asset in the exchange. Oakland received an accomplished receiver in Taylor and a veteran lineman in Sturm, but Sturm left camp and was released during the season, limiting the Raiders' overall return.

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 sent Willie Brown and Mickey Slaughter to Oakland and received Rex Mirich plus the 1967 third-round pick used on Tom Rhoads. Mirich and the draft return did not approach the value Brown later created for the Raiders. Denver did receive multiple assets, but the exchange cost the Broncos a future Hall of Fame cornerback and left them with the clearly weaker outcome.

Oakland sent Bill Cronin to Miami and received the 1967 eighth-round choice that became No. 188 Estes Banks. Banks appeared in nine Raiders games and rushed for only 26 yards, so the late-round return produced limited value. Cronin played all 14 games for Miami with seven catches and a touchdown, giving the Dolphins a small but clearly documented advantage in immediate contribution.

Buffalo sent linebacker Bill Laskey to Oakland for a 1967 sixth-round pick that became No. 149, Bill Wilkerson. Laskey became part of the Raiders' linebacker group, while Buffalo chose future draft value instead of retaining him. With the separate Dave Costa transaction removed from this record, the direct player-for-pick comparison gives Oakland the clearer football return.

Buffalo received cash when Flint and Keating went to Oakland to complete the earlier Bo Roberson transaction. The exact amount is not established, so the return must remain unquantified. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

Denver Broncos received Archie Matsos. The locked Wave 209 research supports the C+ grade after comparing the direct production and draft value attributable to this transaction. The evaluation excludes unrelated later moves and unsupported assumptions. Against Las Vegas Raiders, that documented return supports the final verdict of Las Vegas Raiders Win.

Buffalo Bills received Bo Roberson. Buffalo acquired Bo Roberson during its 1965 championship season and received immediate offensive help, including 31 catches for 483 yards and three touchdowns in eight games. Buffalo gained useful championship-season help, while Oakland's delayed return produced meaningful longer-term value, so both sides deserve strong marks. That outcome supports a B grade for Buffalo Bills.

Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Wood (a). Oakland acquired Dick Wood and used him throughout the 1965 season, when he appeared in all 14 games and made three starts. Wood supplied tangible one-season quarterback depth and starts, while the Jets' draft return produced no comparable playing value. That outcome supports a B- grade for Las Vegas Raiders.

Kansas City acquired Fred Williamson and received legitimate defensive-back service, but his Chiefs tenure was comparatively short. The deal was not a total loss for Kansas City; Williamson remained an established AFL defender. The problem in hindsight is what the Chiefs surrendered: Dave Grayson became a much more durable Oakland piece.

Oakland acquired the rights to Kent McCloughan and turned them into six seasons, 67 games, 15 interceptions and first-team All-AFL honors in both 1966 and 1967. Houston received the rights to Henry Pickett and Garry Porterfield, but neither produced a regular-season game for the Oilers. That stark outcome gap raises the Raiders to an A and drops Houston to a D.

Denver Broncos received Stan Fanning, 1964 sixth round pick (#47-Al Denson) from Las Vegas Raiders. Denver received Stan Fanning and the sixth-round choice that became Al Denson. Denson developed into a seven-season Bronco, giving Denver a durable return well beyond the immediate player component of the package. That outcome supports a B grade for Denver Broncos. The final verdict is Denver Broncos Win, based on the football value the club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange.

Las Vegas Raiders received loan of Bobby Jackson. The locked Wave 209 research supports the B- grade after comparing the direct production and draft value attributable to this transaction. The evaluation excludes unrelated later moves and unsupported assumptions. Against Los Angeles Chargers, that documented return supports the final verdict of Oakland Raiders Win.

Buffalo Bills received LeRoy Jackson in the exchange with Oakland Raiders. LeRoy Jackson was Buffalo's return, but his value did not match the useful line play Oakland received. The Bills did not gain the more durable contributor from this exchange. In hindsight, that direct outcome supports a C grade for Buffalo Bills. The judgment focuses on what this transaction itself produced rather than unrelated later moves.

Las Vegas Raiders received Dick Klein from New England Patriots. The Raiders received Dick Klein and obtained the more identifiable direct football return from the exchange. Klein gave Oakland usable player value rather than merely a contingent or financial return. That outcome supports a C+ grade for Las Vegas Raiders. The final verdict is Las Vegas Raiders Win, based on the football value the club actually realized from the assets it controlled after the exchange.

Buffalo received Hank Rivera, Pete Nicklas, and George Shirkey in the three-player package. The group did not provide lasting Bills value comparable to what Archie Matsos immediately became in Oakland. Buffalo gained multiple players and therefore more short-term options, but the package failed to yield a long-term centerpiece or a comparable level of high-end defensive production.

Kansas City sent the AFL rights to sprinter Stone Johnson to Oakland on April 2, 1963 for Sonny Bishop and Dick Davis. Contemporary transaction history and Davis's career record support the player-for-rights structure. Kansas City earns the better grade because it received two usable player assets while Oakland never obtained regular-season value from Johnson. The tragic outcome was unforeseeable, but retrospective trade grading necessarily reflects what each side ultimately received.

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.

Oakland converted its 1963 fourth- and fifth-round picks into real immediate help. Dalva Allen played 42 Raiders games across three seasons and Pro Football Reference credits him with 38 starts and 13 sacks; John White added seven games, 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. Houston's two selections, Lee Roy Caffey and Homer Jones, produced no Oilers regular-season games. The Raiders earn B+ to Houston's D.

Oakland purchased quarterback Don Heinrich's contract from Dallas for an undisclosed amount on July 9, 1962. Heinrich made one start for Oakland, throwing for 156 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in his final pro season. In hindsight, the grades are C for Dallas Cowboys and C+ for Oakland Raiders, producing a Oakland Raiders Win verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.

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 acquired guard Dan Ficca and immediately received a full season of service. Ficca played all 14 Raiders games in 1962 and made three starts, giving the club direct value from the transaction. That contribution exceeded what San Diego ultimately realized from the associated draft choice, which did not produce Chargers service from Dave Robinson.

Buffalo Bills received Joe Cannavino in the exchange with Oakland Raiders. Joe Cannavino gave Buffalo a short-term defensive-back return but did not turn the trade into a major long-term advantage. His value was useful rather than transformative. In hindsight, that direct outcome supports a C+ grade for Buffalo Bills. The judgment focuses on what this transaction itself produced rather than unrelated later moves.

Oakland Raiders received Jim Norris from Los Angeles Chargers in the 1962-03-01 exchange. Jim Norris appeared in 22 games for Oakland from 1962 through 1964, while Bert Coan's brief Chargers stay produced less direct value before his better-known Kansas City years. Measured by what Oakland Raiders actually realized after the deal, the return supports a B- grade and represents the stronger realized return. The overall judgment is Oakland Raiders Win.

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.

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 received Dick Christy, Hal Smith, and Alan Miller. Miller became the strongest part of the package and supplied productive multi-year backfield work for the Raiders. The return gave Oakland genuine value and keeps the trade from being one-sided. Even so, none of the three matched the franchise-level impact New England received from quarterback Babe Parilli over seven seasons.

Las Vegas Raiders received Charley Powell from Los Angeles Chargers. Powell gave the Raiders multiple seasons of defensive-line service and represented a legitimate return for a young franchise. The C+ grade reflects the direct value Las Vegas Raiders realized from the transaction, with the final Los Angeles Chargers Win call based on actual service and clearly traceable draft outcomes rather than projected value.