Dallas moved up in the 2002 draft for No. 63 Antonio Bryant…

The Exchange

Dallas and Chicago completed a five-pick exchange during the 2002 NFL Draft. The Cowboys moved into No. 63 and also received No. 129, selecting Antonio Bryant and Jamar Martin. The Bears received Nos. 72, 104 and 140, which became Roosevelt Williams, Alex Brown and Bobby Gray. The trade gave Dallas the earlier premium selection while Chicago gained greater pick volume. Dallas Cowboys Return Bryant was the central reason for Dallas to make the move. He showed legitimate receiving talent and went on to produce meaningful NFL seasons, proving that the Cowboys did not spend the extra capital on a failed prospect. His best and most sustained work, however, did not all come in Dallas. Jamar Martin added less long-term value, leaving the Cowboys' side heavily dependent on Bryant's early contribution and overall career. Chicago Bears Return Chicago's best result came at No. 104 with Alex Brown. Brown became a durable Bears defensive end, started for years and supplied the kind of long-term team-specific production that gives a draft trade lasting value. Roosevelt Williams and Bobby Gray were less important, but the Bears only needed one of their three selections to become a significant contributor for the move down to pay off. Value in Hindsight Bryant was a better player than a simple bust label would suggest, so this is not a lopsided Dallas failure. The distinction is that Brown delivered his strongest value directly to the team that acquired the pick, while Bryant's career value was spread beyond Dallas. Chicago also retained two additional selections, giving the Bears the stronger overall return. Final Verdict Chicago earns a B+ and Dallas a C. Bryant gave the Cowboys meaningful talent, but Brown's long Bears tenure and the extra draft capital create a clear hindsight advantage for Chicago. The Bears win the trade.