Philadelphia acquired veteran tight end Al Dixon from Kansas…
Philadelphia acquired veteran tight end Al Dixon from Kansas City for a 1985 sixth-round selection. Dixon played 10 games for the Eagles in 1983, made one start and caught four passes for 54 yards before being released in November. The contribution was modest and lasted only part of one season, but it was still measurable Eagles value. Kansas City's resulting draft choice did not produce a Chiefs regular-season player.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 1985 6th round pick (149th overall, John Bostic)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Al Dixon
Trade Analysis
A Veteran for Future Capital
Kansas City sent tight end Al Dixon to Philadelphia on August 30, 1983. Contemporary transaction reporting described the return as a future 1985 draft choice, and draft-trade records trace that asset to the sixth-round selection at No. 149. The Chiefs eventually used the pick on Bethune-Cookman defensive back John Bostic.
Dixon's Eagles Contribution
Philadelphia received a limited but real return. Dixon appeared in ten games for the Eagles during the 1983 season and made one start. He caught four passes for 54 yards. The Eagles released him in November, so the acquisition never became a long-term solution, but he did occupy a roster role and contribute during the regular season.
What Happened to the Pick
Kansas City used No. 149 in 1985 on Bostic. The important distinction is that Bostic's eventual NFL career cannot be credited as Chiefs production. Pro Football Reference shows all 29 of his regular-season games coming with Detroit from 1985 through 1987. Kansas City therefore converted Dixon into a draft asset but did not realize regular-season service from the player selected.
Small Edge to Philadelphia
Neither side achieved a major result. The Eagles received ten games and a handful of catches; the Chiefs received a sixth-round selection that failed to become a Kansas City contributor. In a low-impact trade, actual team snaps are enough to create a narrow advantage.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win. Philadelphia earns a C-plus for receiving modest 1983 service from Dixon. Kansas City receives a D-plus because the future pick was real value, but the player chosen with it never played a regular-season game for the Chiefs. The margin is small but clear.
Dixon gave Philadelphia ten games and one start, while Kansas City's sixth-round selection never produced a Chiefs regular-season contributor after the trade, overall in the seasons that followed.