NFL Trade Verdict
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams acquired 1997 2nd round pick (40th overall, Dexter McCleon) and 1997 6th round pick (173rd overall subsequently traded, Mike Crawford) from Chicago Bears for 1997 2nd round pick (38th overall, John Allred). The Rams moved back only two slots and added another pick, landing the stronger realized side of a modest draft-position swap.
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 1997 2nd round pick (38th overall, John Allred )
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 1997 2nd round pick (40th overall, Dexter McCleon )
- pick 1997 6th round pick (173rd overall subsequently traded, Mike Crawford )
Trade Analysis
The Rams moved back only two slots and added another pick, landing the stronger realized side of a modest draft-position swap. The final verdict is Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Win, with grades aligned to that canonical outcome.