NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1998 7th round pick (199th overall subsequently traded, Ephraim Salaam) from Baltimore Ravens for Bernard Dafney. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Baltimore Ravens 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 19, 1998 Pittsburgh SteelersBaltimore Ravens Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1998 7th round pick (199th overall subsequently traded, Ephraim Salaam) from Baltimore Ravens for Bernard Dafney. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Baltimore Ravens 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 1998 7th round pick (199th overall subsequently traded, Ephraim Salaam) from Baltimore Ravens for Bernard Dafney. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Baltimore Ravens 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. Baltimore Ravens received Bernard Dafney and gave up 1998 7th round pick (199th overall subsequently traded, Ephraim Salaam). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.