NFL Trade Verdict

Detroit Lions received 1973 fifth round pick (selection not…

Detroit Lions received 1973 fifth round pick (selection not identified) from New England Patriots for John Bonlen / John Benlen / John Bonien / John Benien / Jim Benien. The recorded outcome favors Detroit Lions.

July 31, 1972 Detroit Lions - New England Patriots Record confidence: High

Detroit Lions Received

  • pick 1973 fifth round pick (selection not identified)

New England Patriots Received

  • player John Bonlen / John Benlen / John Bonien / John Benien / Jim Benien

Detroit Lions

C+

New England Patriots

C

Trade Analysis

Detroit Lions received 1973 fifth round pick (selection not identified), while New England Patriots received John Bonlen / John Benlen / John Bonien / John Benien / Jim Benien. The recorded results support the existing C+/C grades and Detroit Lions Win verdict. Grades of C+ for Detroit Lions and C for the other club create a narrow result in this 1972 exchange. The verdict follows the documented package and outcome above, with no extra credit assigned to unlisted assets or speculative downstream value.