NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden) from New Orleans Saints for Kelvin Clark. Denver converted Kelvin Clark into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while New Orleans Saints lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

August 30, 1982 Denver BroncosNew Orleans Saints Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden) from New Orleans Saints for Kelvin Clark. Denver converted Kelvin Clark into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while New Orleans Saints lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden) from New Orleans Saints for Kelvin Clark. Denver converted Kelvin Clark into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while New Orleans Saints lands at C based on the player value it acquired. New Orleans Saints received Kelvin Clark and gave up 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden).