NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1973 conditional pick (if either Austin or Lanier makes Redskins roster) (not exercised) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Ocie Austin; John Lanier. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

March 13, 1972 Pittsburgh SteelersWashington Redskins Commanders Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1973 conditional pick (if either Austin or Lanier makes Redskins roster) (not exercised)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1973 conditional pick (if either Austin or Lanier makes Redskins roster) (not exercised) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Ocie Austin; John Lanier. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return. 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 1973 conditional pick (if either Austin or Lanier makes Redskins roster) (not exercised) from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Ocie Austin; John Lanier. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Washington Redskins/Commanders received comparable value in return. 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 Ocie Austin; John Lanier and gave up 1973 conditional pick (if either Austin or Lanier makes Redskins roster) (not exercised). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.