NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1996 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Bryan Stoltenberg) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for 1997 5th round pick (146th overall, Paul Bradford) and 1997 7th round pick (218th overall, Toran James). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

April 21, 1996 Pittsburgh SteelersLos Angeles San Diego Chargers Confidence: low Tier: standard Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

Los Angeles San Diego Chargers Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1996 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Bryan Stoltenberg) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for 1997 5th round pick (146th overall, Paul Bradford) and 1997 7th round pick (218th overall, Toran James). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1996 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Bryan Stoltenberg) from Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers for 1997 5th round pick (146th overall, Paul Bradford) and 1997 7th round pick (218th overall, Toran James). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers received 1997 5th round pick (146th overall, Paul Bradford) and 1997 7th round pick (218th overall, Toran James) and gave up 1996 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Bryan Stoltenberg). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.