NFL Trade Verdict

Detroit Lions Win

Denver acquired 1975 ninth round pick (possibly #229-Gordon Riegel / Gordy Riegel) from Detroit Lions for Leroy Mitchell. Denver converted Leroy Mitchell into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Detroit Lions lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

August 29, 1974 Denver BroncosDetroit Lions Confidence: medium Tier: minor Provisional Record

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1975 ninth round pick (possibly #229-Gordon Riegel / Gordy Riegel)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1975 ninth round pick (possibly #229-Gordon Riegel / Gordy Riegel) from Detroit Lions for Leroy Mitchell. Denver converted Leroy Mitchell into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Detroit Lions lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1975 ninth round pick (possibly #229-Gordon Riegel / Gordy Riegel) from Detroit Lions for Leroy Mitchell. Denver converted Leroy Mitchell into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Detroit Lions lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Detroit Lions received Leroy Mitchell and gave up 1975 ninth round pick (possibly #229-Gordon Riegel / Gordy Riegel).