Buffalo sent receiver Richard Trapp to the Chargers and…
Buffalo sent receiver Richard Trapp to the Chargers and received the 1970 third-round pick used on Glenn Alexander. Alexander played 13 games for the Bills as a rookie, catching four passes for 51 yards and handling kickoff-return work. Trapp’s Chargers stint lasted only eight games with two catches for 39 yards. Neither return became a major piece, but Buffalo extracted slightly more usable value.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 1970 third round pick (#67-Glenn Alexander)
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- player Richard Trapp / Rich Trapp
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Buffalo traded Richard Trapp to the Chargers on September 2, 1969. In return, the Bills received a 1970 third-round selection, No. 67 overall, which they used on Glenn Alexander from Grambling State. The draft history clearly links the selection to the Trapp deal, so the comparison is straightforward: Trapp's final Chargers season against the rookie contribution Buffalo received from Alexander.
What Buffalo Got
Alexander made the Bills roster in 1970 and appeared in 13 games. He caught four passes for 51 yards and also returned 12 kickoffs for 204 yards. Those numbers were modest, and he did not become a starter, but Buffalo did turn the acquired pick into a player who filled several roles for a full season. For a third-round choice, the result fell short of a major hit, yet it was still tangible roster value.
What Los Angeles Got
Trapp had already shown more production in Buffalo before the trade, but his Chargers tenure was brief. NFL records list eight games and two starts in 1969, with two receptions for 39 yards. He did not remain with the club beyond that season. Los Angeles therefore obtained a player who contributed immediately but only in a limited role and for a short period.
Final Verdict
This is a narrow Buffalo win rather than a lopsided result. Alexander and Trapp both produced modestly, and neither became a long-term cornerstone. Buffalo gets the slight edge because the third-round pick delivered a full season of receiving and return depth, while Trapp's Chargers stay ended after eight games. A B- for Buffalo and C+ for Los Angeles captures that small separation without treating the deal as more consequential than it was.