NFL Trade Verdict

Washington Redskins/Commanders Win

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.

April 7, 1958 Pittsburgh SteelersWashington Redskins Commanders Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1959 seventh round pick (conditional if Bruney makes Redskins roster) (not exercised)

Trade Summary

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.

Trade Analysis

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. Washington Redskins/Commanders received Fred Bruney and gave up 1959 seventh round pick (conditional if Bruney makes Redskins roster) (not exercised). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.