NFL Trade Verdict

Indianapolis Colts Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1989 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Ken Woodard. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

May 5, 1988 Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Colts Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1989 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1989 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Ken Woodard. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts. 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 1989 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Ken Woodard. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts. 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 Ken Woodard and gave up 1989 conditional twelfth round pick (not exercised). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.