Los Angeles St Louis Rams

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2024 4th round pick (120th overall subsequently traded, Jaylen Wright) and 2025 5th round pick (162nd overall subsequently traded, Francisco Mauigoa) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Kevin Dotson, 2024 5th round pick (155th overall subsequently traded, Jeremiah Trotter) and 2025 6th round pick (195th overall subsequently traded, Luke Newman). Analysis: This 2023 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Allen Robinson and 2023 7th round pick (251st overall, Spencer Anderson) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 2023 7th round pick (234th overall, Jason Taylor). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return.

Denver traded Von Miller to the Rams for second- and third-round picks, ending the franchise icon's Broncos tenure while adding meaningful draft capital. A disciplined move by a franchise recognizing a championship window had closed. Miller delivered a Super Bowl for the Rams, making their side look elite in hindsight. Denver's return — a second and third — was fair market value at the time, and the Broncos moved on without absorbing a large contract extension.

Denver acquired Kenny Young and 2024 7th round pick (239th overall subsequently traded, Josiah Ezirim) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 2024 6th round pick (189th overall subsequently traded, Mekhi Wingo). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 2021 4th round pick (121st overall, Jordan Smith), 2021 6th round pick (209th overall, Jalen Camp) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 2021 4th round pick (130th overall, Robert Rochell), 2021 5th round pick (170th overall subsequently traded, Garret Wallow), 2021 7th round pick (249th overall, Ben Skowronek). Analysis: Jacksonville converted a roster piece into draft capital. The return was modest, but the move created usable asset value.

Summary: Jacksonville traded CB Jalen Ramsey to the Rams for two 1st-round picks (20th overall, K'Lavon Chaisson; 25th overall, Travis Etienne) and a 4th. Analysis: Ramsey was the best cornerback in football at the time and had been holding out. Jacksonville maximized the return — two firsts and a fourth for a holdout player is strong compensation. Chaisson was a bust (D+ as a prospect), but Etienne became one of the premier running backs in the NFL. The Rams won the Super Bowl with Ramsey as a key piece, and he earned multiple All-Pro selections. The correct verdict acknowledges both sides: Jacksonville extracted maximum possible value from a forced situation and hit on one of two firsts. C- understates Jacksonville's return — this should be a B- or C+ at minimum. Grade revised to B-.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 2019 3rd round pick (98th overall, Quincy Williams), 2020 5th round pick (165th overall, Collin Johnson) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Dante Fowler. Analysis: Jacksonville recovered a third-round pick and additional capital for a player who had not fully hit in Jacksonville. The Rams received useful pass-rush help, but the Jaguars return was reasonable.

Denver acquired 2018 6th round pick (183rd overall, Sam Jones) and 2018 6th round pick (217th overall, Keishawn Bierria) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 2018 5th round pick (160th overall, Ogbonnia Okoronkwo). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Denver traded Aqib Talib to the Rams for a fifth-round pick, moving a veteran cornerback and contract from the roster. This was more cap-and-window management than talent maximization. The Rams got useful veteran play, while Denver received modest draft value and flexibility.

Denver acquired 2012 5th round pick (167th overall subsequently traded, George Iloka) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Brandon Lloyd. Denver converted Brandon Lloyd into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Jimmy Kennedy from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for an undisclosed 2007 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Jimmy Kennedy, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Denver moved Jay Cutler and a fifth-round pick to Chicago for Kyle Orton and a package including two first-round picks and a third-rounder. The Broncos extracted major value after the relationship with Cutler collapsed, but the return was not converted cleanly enough to make this a slam dunk. Chicago got the quarterback stability it wanted for stretches, though not a true franchise breakthrough.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2004 6th round pick (194th overall, Matt Kranchick) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Troy Edwards. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return.

Denver traded Derek Loville to the Rams for a sixth-round pick that became Mike Anderson. That pick turned into a 1,000-yard rookie rusher and one of the best late-round returns in this portion of the Broncos trade ledger. Denver clearly maximized a marginal veteran asset.

Denver acquired Billy Jenkins from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 2000 5th round pick (139th overall, Brian Young) and 2001 5th round pick (154th overall subsequently traded, Darnerien McCants). Denver paid draft capital for Billy Jenkins, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Denver acquired Todd Kinchen from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1997 5th round pick (158th overall, Taje Allen). Denver paid draft capital for Todd Kinchen, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Jerome Bettis and a third-round pick from the Rams for a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick. Bettis ran for 10,571 yards as a Steeler and won Super Bowl XL in his final season. Analysis: The Rams were misusing Bettis in their zone-blocking scheme; Pittsburgh turned him into a franchise icon. Bettis made four Pro Bowls in Pittsburgh, became the face of the franchise, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Steelers received Bettis plus a pick while sending only a second and a fourth — an extraordinary return. The Rams' received assets (Ernie Conwell, Jerome Daniels) contributed minimally. A+ remains the correct grade; this is one of the best trades in franchise history.

Denver acquired 1995 4th round pick (124th overall, Ken Brown) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Tommy Maddox. Denver converted Tommy Maddox into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Gaston Green; 1991 fourth round pick (#89-Derek Russell) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Gerald Perry; 1991 twelfth round pick (#311-Jeff Pahukoa). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Denver acquired 1987 eleventh round pick (#299-Steve Roberts); 1988 seventh round pick (#174-Pat Kelly (Joseph)) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Steve Busick. Denver converted Steve Busick into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Mike Barber (Dwayne) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1986 twelfth round pick (#328-Marcus DuPree). Denver paid draft capital for Mike Barber (Dwayne), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Denver acquired Lawrence McCutcheon from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams in exchange for 1982 third round pick (#77-Robert Abraham). Denver paid draft capital for Lawrence McCutcheon, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Denver acquired 1972 undisclosed pick (?-?) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Drake Garrett. Denver converted Drake Garrett into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Israel Lang / Izzy Lang from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Frank Richter. Denver swapped Frank Richter for Israel Lang / Izzy Lang, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired draft pick (possibly 1968 #79-Ken Hebert / Ken Herbert OR possibly 1968 #189-Bill Glennon) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Willie Daniel. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Roger Pillath from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Bob Nichols. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired draft pick (?-?) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Myron Pottios. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ken Henson; Bob Hohn / Bobby Hohn from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Frank Molden. Analysis: This 1965 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Tom Smith from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Joe Krupa. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Art Hunter (b. 1933-04-24) from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Ed Holler. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Clendon Thomas from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Mike Henry. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired George Strugar from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1963 fifth round pick (#67-Don Chuy). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Charles Bradshaw / Charlie Bradshaw from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1962 third round pick (#33-John Cornett). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Lou Michaels from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Frank Varrichione. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Billy Ray Smith Sr.; Jim Orr / Jimmy Orr from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for draft pick (possibly 1959 #33-Tom Franckhauser); draft pick (possibly 1960 #30-Pervis Atkins). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Paul Younger / Tank Younger from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1959 fourth round pick (#45-Bob Reifsnyder). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bob Dougherty from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1960 conditional sixth round pick (if Dougherty makes Steelers roster) (#66-Don Ellersick). Analysis: This 1958 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dean Derby from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1959 draft pick (possibly #33-Tom Franckhauser). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Jim Freeman; Brad Myers from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1958 #44-Frank Woidzik) (possibly 1958 #55-Frank Ryan). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Nick Feher from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for draft pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Stan Sheriff; Dewey McConnell from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1955 #18-Bob Long (Wendell)). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired George Murphy / Spud Murphy from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1955 draft pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Maury Duncan from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1955 #18-Bob Long). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Al Brosky from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for undisclosed draft pick (possibly 1955 #18-Bob Long). Analysis: This 1954 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ed Barker from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for draft pick (?-?). Analysis: This 1953 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Tom Palmer from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1955 conditional eighth round pick (if Palmer is on Steelers roster for sixth league game in 1953 season) (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Flavious Smith from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Gary Kerkorian. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired George Porter; Bill Hegarty; Nick Bolkouac from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for 1954 undisclosed draft pick (possibly #43-Lester McClelland). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Karrs; John Petchel from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Eberle Schultz. Analysis: This 1945 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Merlyn Condit from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Hugh McCullough. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired rights to Joe Maras from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Johnny Gilden. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams.