Miami sent Keith Jackson and the 117th pick to Green Bay for…
Miami sent Keith Jackson and the 117th pick to Green Bay for No. 53, then used that second-round selection on guard Andrew Greene. Greene played only six games and made one start for Miami. Jackson gave Green Bay veteran receiving production and later helped the Packers reach and win Super Bowl XXXI. Even with the extra fourth-round pick included, Green Bay received far more usable football value.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Keith Jackson
- pick 1995 4th round pick (117th overall, Jeff Miller )
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 1995 2nd round pick (53rd overall, Andrew Greene)
Trade Analysis
Why Miami Chose the Draft Pick
Miami moved veteran tight end Keith Jackson and a fourth-round selection to acquire the 53rd overall pick. The strategy favored youth and cost control, with the Dolphins using that second-rounder on guard Andrew Greene. On paper, turning an older veteran plus a later pick into a top-60 selection was a reasonable roster-refreshing move. Its success depended on Greene becoming at least a dependable starter.
What Green Bay Added
Green Bay received Jackson and the 117th pick. Jackson already had a long track record as a productive receiving tight end and gave Brett Favre another experienced target. The fourth-round selection provided additional value, but the veteran was the centerpiece. Green Bay was entering a championship window, so obtaining immediate performance mattered more than maximizing long-term draft control.
How the Outcomes Separated
Greene never became the answer Miami expected. He played six games for the Dolphins as a rookie and made only one start; his entire NFL career totaled 10 games. Jackson remained a meaningful offensive player and was part of Green Bay's rise to a Super Bowl championship. Even if an aging veteran had limited years remaining, those useful seasons carried far more value than a second-round pick that produced almost no lineup stability.
Final Verdict
Green Bay Packers Win. The Packers earn an A- because they acquired a proven contributor at the right moment and also received a fourth-round selection. Miami receives a D+ because the premium pick it obtained yielded only six games and one start for the club. The process of getting younger made sense, but the actual player outcome left the Dolphins well behind.