NFL Trade Verdict
New York Jets Win
Denver Broncos acquired 1997 3rd round pick (67th overall, Dan Neil) from New York Jets for 1997 3rd round pick (88th overall, Dedric Ward), 1997 6th round pick (191st overall, Chuck Clements), 1997 7th round pick (229th overall, Jason Ferguson) and 1998 6th round pick (183rd overall, Dustin Johnson). Denver got Dan Neil, but the Jets' larger package included stronger cumulative value, especially with Jason Ferguson and Dedric Ward in the return.
Denver Broncos Received
- pick 1997 3rd round pick (67th overall, Dan Neil )
New York Jets Received
- pick 1997 3rd round pick (88th overall, Dedric Ward ), 1997 6th round pick (191st overall, Chuck Clements ), 1997 7th round pick (229th overall, Jason Ferguson ) and 1998 6th round pick (183rd overall, Dustin Johnson )
Trade Analysis
Denver got Dan Neil, but the Jets' larger package included stronger cumulative value, especially with Jason Ferguson and Dedric Ward in the return. The final verdict is New York Jets Win, with grades aligned to that canonical outcome.