Las Vegas Raiders–New York Giants Trade History

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.