Minnesota traded safety Vencie Glenn and a 1996 sixth-round…

The Exchange

On April 23, 1995, Minnesota sent safety Vencie Glenn and a 1996 sixth-round selection to the New York Giants. The Vikings received a 1995 sixth-round pick, No. 189, and a 1996 fifth-round pick, No. 137. Minnesota used No. 189 on John Solomon and later traded the 1996 fifth in another transaction. New York's acquired sixth eventually became Scott Galyon, while Glenn was the centerpiece of the Giants' return.

Minnesota Vikings Return

Minnesota traded safety Vencie Glenn and a 1996 sixth-round pick to the Giants on April 23, 1995, receiving a 1995 sixth and a 1996 fifth. The Giants received 15 starts, five interceptions and a touchdown from Glenn in 1995. Minnesota's direct selections produced little Vikings value, giving New York the clear win.

New York Giants Return

The Giants acquired Vencie Glenn and the 1996 sixth-round pick that became Scott Galyon, sending Minnesota selections that became John Solomon and a later-traded 1996 fifth. Glenn immediately started 15 games and intercepted five passes for New York. That productive season outweighs Minnesota's limited direct return and gives the Giants a solid advantage.

Value in Hindsight

The correct April 23 date also matters because it aligns the full draft package with Glenn's move to New York. Judged on that completed transaction, the Giants received the only substantial direct on-field contribution. Minnesota's later use of its extra fifth-round asset belongs to a different exchange and should not inflate this one. That leaves a clear but not franchise-changing advantage for New York.

Final Verdict

The Giants win, B to C. Glenn immediately delivered 15 starts, five interceptions and a touchdown, while Minnesota received little direct player production from the assets it kept. New York's return was useful and immediate, making this a comfortable Giants victory.