NFL Trade Verdict

Cleveland's recorded return consisted of two conditional…

Cleveland's recorded return consisted of two conditional picks that were not exercised. Because the contemplated compensation never produced a realized asset, the retained record is administrative rather than a football-value win.

Cleveland Browns Received

  • pick 1978 third round pick (not exercised)
  • pick 1979 third round pick (second round if Skladany is one of top 3 punters in NFL in 1978) (not exercised)

Los Angeles Rams Received

  • player Tom Skladany

Trade Analysis

The unexercised conditions prevent either side from claiming realized value. This remains an Even Trade at C/C.