NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1979 twelfth round pick (#322-Ed Smith (d)) from Philadelphia Eagles for Rick Engles. Analysis: This 1978 transaction with Philadelphia Eagles registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

July 22, 1978 Pittsburgh SteelersPhiladelphia Eagles Confidence: high Tier: minor

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1979 twelfth round pick (#322-Ed Smith (d))

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1979 twelfth round pick (#322-Ed Smith (d)) from Philadelphia Eagles for Rick Engles. Analysis: This 1978 transaction with Philadelphia Eagles registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1979 twelfth round pick (#322-Ed Smith (d)) from Philadelphia Eagles for Rick Engles. Analysis: This 1978 transaction with Philadelphia Eagles registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value. Philadelphia Eagles received Rick Engles and gave up 1979 twelfth round pick (#322-Ed Smith (d)). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.