Cleveland Browns Win
Denver traded standout pass rusher Rich Jackson to Cleveland for a 1973 third-round pick, ending the Broncos tenure of one of the AFL's most feared defensive linemen. Jackson had been a two-time AFL All-Star and one of the franchise's early pass-rush standouts, so the return now looks light even if his peak was fading. Denver recovered only a mid-round pick for a proven defender with real historical stature. The Browns side carries a better hindsight grade because they bought a known pass rusher at a modest acquisition cost.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1973 third round pick (#54-Paul Howard)
Cleveland Browns Received
- player Rich Jackson
Trade Summary
Denver traded standout pass rusher Rich Jackson to Cleveland for a 1973 third-round pick, ending the Broncos tenure of one of the AFL's most feared defensive linemen. Jackson had been a two-time AFL All-Star and one of the franchise's early pass-rush standouts, so the return now looks light even if his peak was fading. Denver recovered only a mid-round pick for a proven defender with real historical stature. The Browns side carries a better hindsight grade because they bought a known pass rusher at a modest acquisition cost.
Trade Analysis
Denver traded standout pass rusher Rich Jackson to Cleveland for a 1973 third-round pick, ending the Broncos tenure of one of the AFL's most feared defensive linemen. Jackson had been a two-time AFL All-Star and one of the franchise's early pass-rush standouts, so the return now looks light even if his peak was fading. Denver recovered only a mid-round pick for a proven defender with real historical stature. The Browns side carries a better hindsight grade because they bought a known pass rusher at a modest acquisition cost. Cleveland Browns received Rich Jackson and gave up 1973 third round pick (#54-Paul Howard).