Washington traded tackle George Patton to Atlanta on January…
Washington traded tackle George Patton to Atlanta on January 31, 1968 for the Falcons' fifth-round pick at No. 113 overall, which Washington used on Virginia Tech tight end Ken Barefoot.
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player George Patton
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 1968 fifth-round pick, No. 113 overall ( Ken Barefoot )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The 1968 draft-trade ledger identifies the transaction directly: Atlanta sent the fifth-round pick at No. 113 overall to Washington for George Patton on January 31, 1968. Washington used the pick on Virginia Tech tight end Ken Barefoot. This replaces the legacy placeholders on both sides and corrects the trade date.
Washington Return
Barefoot made the 1968 Washington roster and appeared in eight regular-season games without a start. Pro Football Reference credits him with no receiving production and a career AV of zero, although season scoring records show one fumble-recovery touchdown. His NFL career ended after that season.
Atlanta Return
Patton had been Washington's seventh-round pick at No. 101 in the 1966 draft. NFL's 1968 Atlanta roster does not list him, so the Falcons received no documented regular-season roster value from the acquired player that season.
Hindsight Comparison
The return was small on both sides, but Washington at least converted the traded player into a draft choice who made the roster and appeared in eight games. Atlanta did not receive a regular-season contribution from Patton.
Final Verdict
Washington Commanders Win, C+ to C. The result is a minor edge rather than a major win because Barefoot's NFL contribution was limited to one season and no starts.