Green Bay acquired defensive back Dave McCloughan from…
Green Bay acquired defensive back Dave McCloughan from Indianapolis on August 19, 1992, for a 1993 sixth-round pick that became No. 156. McCloughan appeared in only five games for the Packers. Indianapolis later used No. 156 as part of a draft-day move that helped obtain No. 92, where the Colts selected Derwin Gray. The Colts receive a narrow win based on that longer team-specific return.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Dave McCloughan
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 1993 sixth round pick (#156-(James) Tim Watson)
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Green Bay wanted immediate secondary depth in August 1992 and acquired Dave McCloughan from Indianapolis for a 1993 sixth-round choice. The league transaction record dates the trade to August 19. McCloughan had already established himself as an NFL defensive back, while the Colts accepted delayed draft capital. The exchange was inexpensive for Green Bay, but the short duration of McCloughan's Packers tenure limited the upside of the move.
What Each Team Received
McCloughan appeared in five games for Green Bay in 1992 without becoming a long-term Packers piece. Indianapolis' acquired sixth-rounder became No. 156 in 1993. The Colts did not simply make that selection; they used the pick as part of a draft-day trade that helped move them to No. 92, where they selected defensive back Derwin Gray. Gray then spent multiple seasons with Indianapolis as a reserve and occasional starter.
How the Value Developed
Because No. 156 was only one component of the later trade, Indianapolis receives proportional rather than full credit for Gray. That distinction keeps the grade modest. Still, the Colts turned the asset into part of a player who stayed with their roster far longer than McCloughan remained in Green Bay. The Packers' five-game return was real but brief, while Indianapolis retained useful value from the future pick through a clearly traceable transaction.
Final Verdict
Indianapolis Colts Win. Indianapolis earns a C+ because the sixth-round asset helped create a multi-season defensive back, though it was not the sole price of the later move. Green Bay earns a D+ because McCloughan's contribution lasted only five games. The margin remains limited, but the Colts realized more enduring team value from the asset they received in the original trade.