NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 tenth round pick (#252-John Jackson (b. 1965-01-04)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Rick Woods. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1987 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

September 1, 1987 Pittsburgh SteelersTampa Bay Buccaneers Confidence: high Tier: minor

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1988 tenth round pick (#252-John Jackson (b. 1965-01-04))

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 tenth round pick (#252-John Jackson (b. 1965-01-04)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Rick Woods. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1987 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 tenth round pick (#252-John Jackson (b. 1965-01-04)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Rick Woods. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1987 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. Tampa Bay Buccaneers received Rick Woods and gave up 1988 tenth round pick (#252-John Jackson (b. 1965-01-04)). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.