Las Vegas Raiders received 1995 5th round pick (138th…
Las Vegas Raiders received 1995 5th round pick (138th overall, Matt Dyson) in the 1995-04-23 exchange with Washington Commanders. Matt Dyson appeared in only a handful of NFL games, leaving Oakland with very little realized return from the higher selection. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Las Vegas Raiders surrendered, the result supports Washington Commanders Win and a D grade for Las Vegas Raiders.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 1995 5th round pick (138th overall, Matt Dyson )
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 1995 5th round pick (152nd overall, Rich Owens )
- pick 1995 7th round pick (226th overall, Scott Turner )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 1995-04-23, Las Vegas Raiders received 1995 5th round pick (138th overall, Matt Dyson), while Washington Commanders received 1995 5th round pick (152nd overall, Rich Owens); 1995 7th round pick (226th overall, Scott Turner). The comparison is limited to the consideration controlled directly after the transaction. Later trades involving an acquired pick or player are separate moves, so they are used only to explain provenance when necessary and are not treated as extra compensation here.
Las Vegas Raiders Return
Matt Dyson appeared in only a handful of NFL games, leaving Oakland with very little realized return from the higher selection. The key question is how much useful football value the incoming side actually created through starts, playing time, production, roster longevity, or retained draft capital. That practical return is weighed against what Las Vegas Raiders gave up, with the scale of this transaction kept in proportion.
Washington Commanders Return
Rich Owens became a productive pass rusher and Scott Turner also played more than 100 NFL games. Washington turned the move down into two durable professional contributors. The same standard applies to Washington Commanders. A larger number of pieces does not automatically mean a better trade; the quality and durability of the return matter more than raw asset count. That keeps the evaluation centered on realized value rather than on the appearance of the package at the moment of the deal.
Value in Hindsight
Washington sent No.138 Matt Dyson to Oakland for Nos.152 Rich Owens and 226 Scott Turner. Dyson appeared in only four NFL games; Owens played 97 games with 28.5 sacks and Turner played 101 games. Washington converted the move-down into two durable NFL contributors and wins decisively. The direct exchange is sufficiently documented to make a firm hindsight judgment. The grades reflect the difference between what each side received and what those assets ultimately became for the clubs, while avoiding credit for unrelated transactions that occurred later.
Final Verdict
Las Vegas Raiders receives a D and Washington Commanders receives a B+. The verdict is Washington Commanders Win. This result reflects the direct package, the value each team actually realized, and the modest or substantial separation created by those outcomes.