Washington acquired tackle Dan McQuaid from the Los Angeles…
Washington acquired tackle Dan McQuaid from the Los Angeles Rams on August 24, 1985 for its 1986 fourth-round choice, which became No. 101. McQuaid played 30 regular-season games with three starts for Washington from 1985 through 1987.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1986 fourth-round pick (#101), later sent to San Francisco in the Hugh Millen trade
- pick downstream share of 1986 third-round pick (#71- Hugh Millen ) package; #101 was bundled with #96 and rights to Jeff Kemp
Washington Commanders Received
- player Dan McQuaid
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
A contemporary Washington Post report says Washington obtained Dan McQuaid from the Rams on Saturday, August 24, 1985. The 1986 draft transaction ledger identifies the compensation as Washington's fourth-round selection at No. 101.
Washington Return
McQuaid made the roster immediately and became useful line depth. Pro Football Reference credits him with all 16 games and three starts in 1985, 13 games in 1986 and one game in 1987: 30 Washington regular-season appearances and three starts in total.
Los Angeles Return
The Rams did not make the No. 101 selection themselves. On draft day in 1986 they sent No. 101, No. 96 and the rights to Jeff Kemp to San Francisco for No. 71. The 49ers used No. 101 on Steve Wallace, while Los Angeles selected quarterback Hugh Millen at No. 71. Because No. 101 was only one component of a three-asset package, Millen cannot be credited entirely to the McQuaid trade.
Downstream Result
Millen spent 1986 on injured reserve and appeared in one Rams regular-season game in 1987 before leaving the club in 1988. The Rams therefore extracted limited realized on-field value from the package to which the McQuaid pick contributed.
Final Verdict
Washington Redskins/Commanders Win, B to C+. McQuaid supplied three seasons and 30 games of line depth, while the Rams' acquired pick became only one ingredient in a larger trade that produced one Rams appearance from Millen.