Cincinnati sent veteran receiver Chip Myers to San Diego for…
Cincinnati sent veteran receiver Chip Myers to San Diego for an eleventh-round pick that became No. 292 Joel Parrish. Parrish did not develop into an NFL contributor for the Bengals, while Myers did not provide the Chargers with a lasting regular-season return. With neither club realizing meaningful on-field value, the exchange finishes as an Even Trade.
Cincinnati Bengals Received
- pick 1977 eleventh round pick (#292-Joel Parrish)
Los Angeles Chargers Received
- player Phil Myers / Chip Myers
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Cincinnati moved veteran wide receiver Chip Myers to San Diego on March 1, 1977, receiving an eleventh-round choice that became No. 292 Joel Parrish. The club transaction histories agree on the player-for-pick structure and the identity of the selection.
What Cincinnati Received
The Bengals used the acquired choice on Parrish, an offensive lineman from Georgia. He was selected at No. 292 but did not turn the late-round opportunity into a meaningful Cincinnati regular-season career. The pick therefore created little realized value beyond giving the Bengals another roster opportunity in the 1977 draft.
What the Chargers Received
San Diego received Myers, an experienced receiver who had already played the productive portion of his NFL career before the deal. His arrival did not produce a lasting Chargers return that would clearly outweigh the late-round choice surrendered to Cincinnati.
How the Value Developed
This is a useful example of a trade that made sense as a low-cost roster move without creating a hindsight winner. Cincinnati converted a veteran into a draft chance, while San Diego chose immediate experience over a distant eleventh-round selection. Neither side turned that modest bet into meaningful long-term production.
Why the Difference Matters
Because the realized football value remained limited on both sides, forcing a winner would overstate what either club gained. The draft slot was late, the veteran return was short, and neither asset became a significant contributor for the acquiring team.
Final Verdict
Cincinnati receives a C and the Chargers receive a C. The final call is Even Trade. The package was balanced in cost, and the later results were similarly modest.