NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired 1967 third round pick (#58-Mike Current); 1967 fifth round pick (#110-Fran Lynch) from Miami Dolphins in exchange for Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist. Denver converted Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist 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 Miami Dolphins lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

November 18, 1966 Denver BroncosMiami Dolphins Confidence: high Tier: standard

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1967 third round pick (#58-Mike Current)
  • pick 1967 fifth round pick (#110-Fran Lynch)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1967 third round pick (#58-Mike Current); 1967 fifth round pick (#110-Fran Lynch) from Miami Dolphins in exchange for Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist. Denver converted Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist 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 Miami Dolphins lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1967 third round pick (#58-Mike Current); 1967 fifth round pick (#110-Fran Lynch) from Miami Dolphins in exchange for Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist. Denver converted Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist 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 Miami Dolphins lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Miami Dolphins received Carlton Gilchrist / Cookie Gilchrist and gave up 1967 third round pick (#58-Mike Current); 1967 fifth round pick (#110-Fran Lynch).