NFL Trade Verdict

Detroit Lions Win

Atlanta acquired 1972 second round pick (#40-Pat Sullivan OR #41-Steve Okoniewski) from Detroit Lions for Paul Gipson. Atlanta's side carried the stronger asset profile on paper, so the verdict leans toward the Falcons without overstating uncertain downstream value

September 9, 1971 Atlanta Falcons ↔ Detroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: standard

Atlanta Falcons Received

pick 1972 second round pick (#40- Pat Sullivan OR #41- Steve Okoniewski )

Detroit Lions Received

player Paul Gipson

Atlanta Falcons

C+

Detroit Lions

B-

Trade Analysis

Detroit Lions received Paul Gipson and gave up 1972 second round pick (#40-Pat Sullivan OR #41-Steve Okoniewski). Detroit Lions receives the edge because the recorded return carries stronger long-term football value than the package credited to Atlanta Falcons.