NFL Trade Verdict

Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals Win

Denver acquired 1976 ninth round pick (#260-Jim Lisko) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Jeff Severson. Denver converted Jeff Severson 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 Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

April 9, 1976 Denver BroncosArizona St Louis Cardinals Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1976 ninth round pick (#260-Jim Lisko)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1976 ninth round pick (#260-Jim Lisko) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Jeff Severson. Denver converted Jeff Severson 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 Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1976 ninth round pick (#260-Jim Lisko) from Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals for Jeff Severson. Denver converted Jeff Severson 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 Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals lands at C based on the player value it acquired. Arizona/St. Louis Cardinals received Jeff Severson and gave up 1976 ninth round pick (#260-Jim Lisko).