Tampa Bay Buccaneers–Washington Commanders Trade History

Tampa Bay acquired receiver Frank Grant from Washington on October 10, 1978 for a 1979 seventh-round pick, No. 169. The later Seattle trade involving that selection is separate downstream history and does not belong in the direct package. Grant gave the Buccaneers an immediate player, while Washington gained a late pick, producing little long-term separation between the sides.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 1980 undisclosed draft choice, while Washington received Louis Carter. Washington acquired Louis Carter on May 15, 1979 for an undisclosed 1980 draft choice, according to the Redskins media guide. Carter was released before the season, so Tampa Bay converted a veteran back into draft value while Washington received only a brief offseason look. The hindsight grades are C- for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and B- for Washington, producing a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win verdict.

On 1980-03-13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers received several 1981 draft picks, while Washington received Darryl Carlton, Morris Owens. The hindsight verdict is Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win, with Tampa Bay Buccaneers graded B- and Washington graded C+. The evaluation follows the documented consideration and the football value that can be traced from it, while keeping unverified downstream pick identities or conditional outcomes out of the final judgment.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Danny Buggs and 1980 fourth round pick (#102-Larry Flowers). Tampa Bay received Danny Buggs and the fourth-round choice that became Larry Flowers at No. 102. Neither asset produced a level of Buccaneers value comparable to the player Tampa Bay sent away. White's sustained Washington contribution comfortably exceeded the value Tampa Bay realized from Buggs and Flowers, making Washington the clear winner. That outcome supports a D+ grade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Anthony Washington, while Washington Commanders received Kelly Thomas. Tampa Bay and Washington evidence supports the August 2, 1985 swap of tackle Kelly Thomas for defensive back Anthony Washington. That return earns a C- grade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the overall verdict is Even Trade.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers received 1987 fifth round pick (#137-Tony Mayes) from Washington Commanders, sending rights to Doug Williams the other way. The current '(Lee)' suffix is unsupported and should be removed. That outcome supports a D grade for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the overall verdict is Washington Commanders Win.

Tampa Bay sent safety Dashon Goldson and a 2016 seventh-round pick, No. 232, to Washington for a 2016 sixth-round pick, No. 197. The Buccaneers turned No. 197 into Danny Vitale, gaining younger draft capital and salary flexibility. Goldson nevertheless gave Washington the more useful immediate football return, so Tampa Bay's side grades as respectable but weaker in hindsight.