NFL Trade Verdict

Miami Dolphins Win

Miami acquired 1997 4th round pick (123rd overall subsequently traded, Chad Levitt) from 49ers for Terry Kirby. Miami added quantity and flexibility, a sensible process win unless the outgoing asset became clearly superior. This grade weighs both process and hindsight: the draft capital or player value Miami surrendered, the value it received, and whether the trade created durable roster impact rather than just short-term depth. Where records are incomplete, conditional, voided, or future-dated, the grade is intentionally conservative

August 19, 1996 Miami DolphinsSan Francisco 49ers Confidence: high Tier: standard

Miami Dolphins Received

  • pick 1997 4th round pick (123rd overall subsequently traded, Chad Levitt )

Trade Analysis

49ers received Terry Kirby and gave up 1997 4th round pick (123rd overall subsequently traded, Chad Levitt). Miami Dolphins receives the edge because the recorded return carries stronger long-term football value than the package credited to San Francisco 49ers.