NFL Trade Verdict
Even Trade
Cincinnati acquired 1978 fifth round pick (#131-Rob Hertel) from Chicago Bears for Royce Berry. The available hindsight points to a standard roster-building trade rather than a franchise-defining swing. Cincinnati’s grade reflects realized player value, pick efficiency, and whether the deal created more than replacement-level return
Chicago Bears Received
- player Royce Berry
- player Brad Cousino
- player Harold Henson / Champ Henson
- player Tom Klaban
- other rights to Tom Klaban
Cincinnati Bengals Received
- pick 1978 fifth round pick (#131-Rob Hertel)
Trade Analysis
Chicago Bears received Royce Berry and gave up 1978 fifth round pick (#131-Rob Hertel). Calculated The even verdict reflects a low-separation exchange where the recorded player, pick, cash, or rights value does not create a clear long-term winner.