Los Angeles Rams–New York Giants Trade History

Cleveland acquired tackle Jack Hadden from the New York Giants in February 1939 for fullback Carl Littlefield. Contemporary reporting and later player histories support the one-for-one exchange. Hadden's NFL playing record ended after his 1938 Giants season, while Littlefield did not ultimately play for New York in 1939. The limited realized value on both sides supports Cleveland's C grade.

Los Angeles obtained the 1955 second-round choice used on tackle Sid Fournet by sending defensive back Herb Rich to New York. Fournet gave the Rams two seasons and useful line depth, but Rich became an immediate Giants playmaker, producing five interceptions in 1954 and six more in 1955. New York clearly captured the stronger near-term and sustained return.

The Rams sent Harland Svare and Stan West to the Giants in August 1955 for New York's 1956 first-round pick, which Los Angeles used on Joe Marconi at No. 6. Marconi became a productive multi-year back. Svare became a starting linebacker on the Giants' 1956 championship team and remained part of a celebrated defense.

Los Angeles sent Andy Robustelli to the Giants in July 1956 for New York's 1957 first-round pick, later used on Del Shofner. Robustelli immediately helped New York win the 1956 NFL championship and became a Hall of Fame defensive leader. Los Angeles still received major value because Shofner developed into an elite receiver during his Rams tenure.

Los Angeles turned the Giants' 1957 fourth-rounder into Lamar Lundy, who spent his entire 13-season NFL career with the Rams and appeared in 152 games. He contributed 35 catches for 584 yards and six touchdowns early in his career before becoming a long-term defensive lineman and later starter. New York got 30 games and one interception from Ed Hughes, while Tom McCormick never played a Giants regular-season game. The Rams win decisively, A to C+.

Los Angeles reacquired defensive back Carl Karilivacz from the New York Giants in October 1959 for a future draft choice. Karilivacz appeared in 15 games with four starts across the 1959 and 1960 Rams seasons. Historical draft records show the Giants later used a fourth-round choice from Los Angeles at No. 46 on Ben Davidson, but Davidson never played a regular-season game for New York. The Rams therefore received the stronger franchise return, with medium confidence on the exact pick linkage.

Los Angeles received the No. 2 pick in the 1962 draft from New York and used it on quarterback Roman Gabriel; the Giants received star receiver Del Shofner and the No. 13 pick, used on Jerry Hillebrand. Gabriel became an MVP and long-term Rams quarterback, while Shofner earned three straight first-team All-Pro honors in New York and helped the Giants reach three consecutive NFL title games.

Los Angeles acquired rookie guard Bruce Tarbox from the New York Giants on August 31, 1961 for a future draft choice. Tarbox appeared in seven regular-season games for the Rams that year, recording three Approximate Value before his NFL career ended. Historical transaction research links the Giants return to the 1962 fifth-round pick at No. 59, used on Curtis Miranda, who never played an NFL regular-season game. The Rams received the better realized franchise value, though the exact pick linkage remains less than fully confirmed.

Los Angeles acquired Rosey Grier from New York on July 8, 1963 for John LoVetere and a high draft choice. Grier remained with the Rams through 1967 and became part of their celebrated defensive front. The exact downstream identity of the Giants' pick remains uncertain, so the verdict does not credit Los Angeles or New York with an unverified selection outcome. Grier's documented impact gives the Rams the win.

New York acquired veteran quarterback Milt Plum from the Los Angeles Rams on July 20, 1969 for a future draft choice. Contemporary reporting described the return only as a future pick; the later draft ledger connects the deal to New York's 1971 fifth-round slot, No. 122, but that selection also carries conflicting later transaction chains. Plum appeared in one Giants game, completing 3 of 9 passes for 37 yards, and was released October 3.

Los Angeles Rams received 1971 fifth-round pick No. 122; New York Giants received Milt Plum. Los Angeles later moved the acquired pick again rather than using No. 122 on George Wells. Plum appeared in one Giants game, completing 3 of 9 passes for 37 yards. The realized outcomes support Even Trade, with Los Angeles Rams graded C and New York Giants graded C.

The Los Angeles Rams acquired veteran linebacker Tommy Joe Crutcher from the New York Giants on May 30, 1970 for New York's 1971 fifth-round pick and 1972 third-round pick. Crutcher spent the 1970 season on Los Angeles' taxi/inactive list and never produced regular-season value for the Rams. The Giants retained two future assets, making New York the stronger side in hindsight.

Los Angeles Rams received Rich Buzin / Dick Buzin from New York Giants in the 1971-08-12 trade. Los Angeles acquired Rich Buzin, who appeared in five games for the Rams in 1971 without a start. New York Giants's return was Joe Taffoni. New York acquired Joe Taffoni. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.

The Rams traded quarterback Jeff Rutledge to the Giants in September 1982 for the 1983 fourth-round pick that became safety Vince Newsome. Rutledge served as a long-term Giants backup and made four starts in 1983, but Newsome developed into a major Rams contributor. He played eight seasons for Los Angeles and started 69 games there, including 32 starts across 1989 and 1990.

the Rams received Gary Jeter, while the Giants received 1983 third round pick (#63-Jamie Williams), 1983 sixth round pick (#153-Kevin Belcher). The hindsight grades are A- for the Rams and C+ for the Giants. The verdict is grounded in the actual starts, production, tenure and downstream draft results produced by those assets.

Los Angeles sent Alec Ogletree and a 2019 seventh-round pick to New York for 2018 fourth- and sixth-round selections. The Rams drafted John Franklin-Myers and John Kelly, but neither became a long-term Rams fixture. New York received 26 starts, 173 tackles and six interceptions from Ogletree across two seasons, giving the Giants the stronger original-team football return.

The Giants traded picks No. 89 and No. 128 to the Rams on April 28, 2023, moving up to No. 73 for wide receiver Jalin Hyatt. Los Angeles used the return on defensive tackle Kobie Turner and quarterback Stetson Bennett. Hyatt produced limited receiving output through 2025, while Turner became a high-volume defensive starter, giving the Rams the best player and another draft asset.

The Rams traded pick No. 73 to the Giants for Nos. 89 and 128, then selected Kobie Turner and Stetson Bennett. Turner became the centerpiece of the deal, producing 24 sacks through his first three seasons and establishing himself as a starting defensive lineman. New York used No. 73 on Jalin Hyatt, whose early production remained limited. Turner's impact makes this a decisive Rams win.