New York Jets–San Francisco 49ers Trade History

New York Jets received 1977 third-round pick No. 72, Charles “Tank” Marshall; San Francisco 49ers received player to be named later Ed Galigher. Marshall appeared in five games for the Jets as a rookie and did not start a game. Galigher, identified as the player to be named later five days after the trade, appeared in 12 games for San Francisco in 1977 and is credited with 1.5 sacks. The realized returns support San Francisco 49ers Win, with New York Jets graded C and San Francisco 49ers graded B-.

The Jets moved from No. 13 to No. 2 in the 1980 draft and selected receiver Johnny 'Lam' Jones, sending San Francisco both the No. 13 and No. 20 first-round picks. Jones played 61 NFL games but never became the star expected from the second overall choice. San Francisco selected Earl Cooper and Jim Stuckey, two important contributors to its emerging championship roster.

New York Jets received Billy Shields; San Francisco 49ers received 1986 sixth-round pick No. 162, Don Griffin. Shields played three Jets games with two starts in 1985. Griffin became an eight-year 49ers cornerback, playing 114 games and starting 107. The realized outcomes support San Francisco 49ers Win, with New York Jets graded D+ and San Francisco 49ers graded A-.

The Jets traded Johnny "Lam" Jones to San Francisco on July 23, 1987 for a 1988 draft choice that became fifth-round pick No. 131. Onzy Elam was not part of the return; New York signed its own third-round draftee that same day. Jones was released by the 49ers before the season, while the Jets recycled No. 131 in a later draft move, giving New York a B- to D+ win.

The Jets moved from No. 16 to No. 12 and drafted defensive end Shaun Ellis, a two-time Pro Bowler who played 184 career games and recorded 73.5 sacks. San Francisco moved back four spots, selected five-time Pro Bowler Julian Peterson, and added second-round cornerback Jason Webster. Ellis was an excellent return, but Peterson plus the extra starter gives the 49ers a narrow edge.

New York Jets received Kevan Barlow from San Francisco 49ers in the 2006-08-21 trade. The Jets acquired Kevan Barlow. San Francisco 49ers's return was 2007 4th round pick (124th overall subsequently traded, Mansfield Wrotto). San Francisco received pick No. 124 and later used it in the trade for Darrell Jackson. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.

New York Jets received Rashard Robinson; San Francisco 49ers received 2018 fifth-round pick No. 143. Robinson played 16 Jets games with two starts and no interceptions. San Francisco later used No. 143 with Trent Brown to acquire No. 95, which became Tarvarius Moore. The realized outcomes support San Francisco 49ers Win, with New York Jets graded C and San Francisco 49ers graded C+.

New York Jets received the 2022 No. 207 pick, which New York traded to Houston for Shaq Lawson; Lawson played 14 games with seven starts for the Jets in 2021, recording 23 tackles, one sack and one interception. The return earns a C+, versus B for San Francisco 49ers, with a hindsight verdict of San Francisco 49ers Win. Concrete team-specific production and downstream results drive the grade.