NFL Trade Verdict

Washington Redskins Win

Washington traded the Ricky Williams pick to New Orleans for a major draft haul. The downstream sequence helped create LaVar Arrington and additional capital, making the first leg a major Washington Win.

April 17, 1999 New Orleans SaintsWashington Commanders Confidence: high Tier: major

New Orleans Saints Received

Washington Commanders Received

Trade Analysis

New Orleans received Ricky Williams, but the cost was enormous. Washington Commanders receives the edge because the recorded return carries stronger long-term football value than the package credited to New Orleans Saints.