NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1983 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Zack Valentine. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

August 31, 1982 Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Baltimore Colts Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1983 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1983 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Zack Valentine. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1983 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Zack Valentine. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received Zack Valentine and gave up 1983 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.