Washington Redskins Commanders

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired William Jackson III and a conditional 2025 pick (7th round; not conveyed) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for a conditional 2025 pick (6th round; not conveyed). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Denver acquired 2020 6th round pick (181st overall, Netane Muti) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Case Keenum and 2020 7th round pick (229th overall, James Smith-Williams). 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 Su'a Cravens, 2018 4th round pick (113th overall, DaeSean Hamilton) and 2018 5th round pick (149th overall subsequently traded, Michael Dickson) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 2018 4th round pick (109th overall, Troy Apke), 2018 5th round pick (142nd overall subsequently traded, D.J. Reed), 2018 5th round pick (163rd overall, Tim Settle) and a conditional 2020 pick (7th round; not conveyed). 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: Pittsburgh acquired Dashaun Phillips from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Lucas Crowley. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2012 4th round pick (109th overall, Alameda Ta'amu) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 2012 4th round pick (119th overall, Keenan Robinson) and 2012 6th round pick (193rd overall, Tom Compton). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Denver acquired Jeremy Jarmon from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Jabar Gaffney. Denver swapped Jabar Gaffney for Jeremy Jarmon, 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: Jacksonville moved up from #16 to #10 overall, sending Washington a 2nd-round pick (Ben Ijalana, 49th, later traded) to select Blaine Gabbert. Analysis: Gabbert is among the worst first-round quarterback selections in modern NFL history, and Jacksonville paid a premium to move up for him. Washington got Ryan Kerrigan at #16 — a productive sack machine who recorded 95.5 career sacks — plus an extra 2nd-round pick. Gabbert started 24 games for Jacksonville and went 5-19 before being replaced. The F grade is fully warranted. Jacksonville sacrificed future capital and got one of the least productive starting quarterbacks in franchise history.

Denver acquired an undisclosed 2005 draft pick and 2005 3rd round pick (76th overall, Karl Paymah) from Washington Redskins/Commanders in exchange for 2005 1st round pick (25th overall, Jason Campbell). 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 Clinton Portis to Washington for Champ Bailey and a second-round pick, turning a star running back into a Hall of Fame cornerback and extra draft capital. This is one of the defining player-for-player wins of the modern NFL. Portis remained productive in Washington, but Bailey became a Hall of Fame cornerback, perennial Pro Bowler, and the centerpiece of Denver's secondary for a decade. The trade also reflected smart roster economics: Denver moved a running back seeking a major payday for a premium defensive player at a harder-to-find position.

Summary: Jacksonville traded franchise QB Mark Brunell — well past his prime — to Washington for a 2004 3rd-round pick (72nd overall, later traded as Donnell Washington). Analysis: By 2004, Brunell's best years were behind him; Jacksonville had already shifted toward Byron Leftwich. Getting a 3rd-round pick for a veteran starting QB, even a declining one, represents solid return. Washington got a recognizable name but a diminished player. B is appropriate — Jacksonville made a savvy exit from an aging contract while recovering draft capital.

Denver acquired an undisclosed 2004 draft pick from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Lionel Dalton. Denver converted Lionel Dalton 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 Washington Redskins/Commanders lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Jacksonville traded down 10 spots in the 3rd round (79th to 89th) and added a 4th-round pick, landing Akin Ayodele (89th) and Chris Luzar (118th). Analysis: Moving down 10 spots in the 3rd round and picking up a 4th is a reasonable value capture. Ayodele became a useful starting linebacker; Luzar did not stick. Jacksonville extracted a pick while still getting a playable player. This is a minor Jacksonville lean, not a true even trade.

Denver acquired 2000 7th round pick (231st overall subsequently traded, Clifton Black) and 2001 7th round pick (215th overall subsequently traded, Corey Hall) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Tito Paul. Denver converted Tito Paul 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 Washington Redskins/Commanders lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Shar Pourdanesh from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 2000 7th round pick (216th overall, Delbert Cowsette). Analysis: This 1999 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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.

Denver acquired 1999 6th round pick (179th overall, Desmond Clark) and 1999 7th round pick (218th overall, Billy Miller) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1999 5th round pick (165th overall, Derek Smith). 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: Pittsburgh acquired 1993 seventh round pick (#185-Jeff Zgonina) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Huey Richardson. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1991 fourth round pick (#103-Adrian Cooper) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Tim Johnson (b. 1965-01-29). Analysis: This 1990 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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.

Denver acquired undisclosed draft pick (?-?) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Bobby Micho. Denver converted Bobby Micho 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 Washington Redskins/Commanders lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1985 fifth round pick (#136-Cam Jacobs) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Rick Donnalley. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Washington Redskins/Commanders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1984 draft pick (possibly #111-Terry Long) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Anthony Washington / Tony Washington. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 1985 draft pick (?-?) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Bo Scott Metcalf / Isaac Metcalf / Bo Metcalf. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 1982 seventh round pick (#172-Edmund Nelson); 1983 fifth round pick (#140-Gregg Garrity) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Mike Kruczek. Analysis: This 1980 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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.

Denver acquired rights to Jon Keyworth from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1975 sixth round pick (#147-Mark Doak); 1975 eleventh round pick (#277-Ardell Johnson). Denver paid draft capital for rights to Jon Keyworth, 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 Washington Redskins/Commanders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1973 conditional pick (if either Austin or Lanier makes Redskins roster) (not exercised) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Ocie Austin; John Lanier. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders 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.

Denver acquired Walter Roberts / Walt Roberts from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1973 draft pick (?-?). Denver paid draft capital for Walter Roberts / Walt Roberts, 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 Washington Redskins/Commanders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired cash from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Bob Wade. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Washington Redskins/Commanders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Stephen Jackson / Steve Jackson from Washington Redskins/Commanders for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from Washington Redskins/Commanders. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Francis O'Brien / Fran O'Brien (b) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from Washington Redskins/Commanders. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Rodney Breedlove / Rod Breedlove from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1967 seventh round pick (#168-Bruce Matte). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1964 sixth round pick (?-?) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Preston Carpenter. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 draft pick (?-?) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for John Sample / Johnny Sample. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 Ray Lemek from Washington Redskins/Commanders for John Nisby / Jack Nisby. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Will Renfro; 1961 fifth round pick (#59-Fred Mautino) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Dick Lasse. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1960 draft pick (?-?) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Gary Glick. Analysis: This 1959 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 Kevin Hicks from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Richie McCabe. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 Tom Tracy from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1959 sixth round pick (#67-Dick Guesman). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Washington Redskins/Commanders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ralph Felton / Razz Felton from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1959 seventh round pick (#79-Mitch Ogiego). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1959 seventh round pick (conditional if Bruney makes Redskins roster) (not exercised) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Fred Bruney. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Washington Redskins/Commanders. 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 Billy Wells from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1960 seventh round pick (probably #76-Lenard Wilson). Analysis: This 1957 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 Dale Atkeson from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Don Owens. Analysis: This 1957 transaction with Washington Redskins/Commanders 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 Jack Scarbath from Washington Redskins/Commanders for 1957 fourth round pick (#40-Jim Podoley); cash. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Washington Redskins/Commanders.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bryant Douglas from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Tony Momsen. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return.