NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver traded down with Cleveland in 1989 and still came away with Steve Atwater, plus additional draft capital. This was a classic value-board win. Denver added one of the best safeties in franchise history while collecting extra assets, making the deal a clear Broncos victory.

April 23, 1989 Denver BroncosCleveland Browns Confidence: high Tier: major

Denver Broncos Received

  • pick 1989 first round pick (#20-Steve Atwater)
  • pick 1989 second round pick (#47-Warren Powers (b. 1965-02-04))
  • pick 1989 fifth round pick (#134-Darren Carrington (Russell))
  • pick 1989 ninth round pick (#241-Wayne Williams (b))

Cleveland Browns Received

  • pick 1989 first round pick (#13-Eric Metcalf)

Trade Summary

Denver traded down with Cleveland in 1989 and still came away with Steve Atwater, plus additional draft capital. This was a classic value-board win. Denver added one of the best safeties in franchise history while collecting extra assets, making the deal a clear Broncos victory.

Trade Analysis

Denver traded down with Cleveland in 1989 and still came away with Steve Atwater, plus additional draft capital. This was a classic value-board win. Denver added one of the best safeties in franchise history while collecting extra assets, making the deal a clear Broncos victory. Cleveland Browns received 1989 first round pick (#13-Eric Metcalf) and gave up 1989 first round pick (#20-Steve Atwater); 1989 second round pick (#47-Warren Powers (b. 1965-02-04)); 1989 fifth round pick (#134-Darren Carrington (Russell)); 1989 ninth round pick (#241-Wayne Williams (b)).