Las Vegas Raiders–Washington Commanders Trade History

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.