Green Bay acquired defensive end R-Kal Truluck from Kansas…
Green Bay acquired defensive end R-Kal Truluck from Kansas City before the 2004 season for 2005 fifth- and sixth-round picks. Truluck played 14 games for the Packers and recorded 2.5 sacks. Kansas City used the sixth-rounder on Khari Long, who appeared in one game, while the fifth-rounder later became part of the Patrick Surtain trade. Neither side received enough standalone value to create a decisive winner.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player R-Kal Truluck
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2005 5th round pick (162nd overall subsequently traded, Anthony Alabi )
- pick 2005 6th round pick (199th overall, Khari Long)
Trade Analysis
Why the Trade Happened
Green Bay added defensive-end depth just before the 2004 regular season by acquiring R-Kal Truluck from Kansas City. The Packers sent the Chiefs a fifth-round and a sixth-round pick in the 2005 draft, selections that eventually landed at Nos. 162 and 199. Kansas City converted a veteran reserve into future draft capital, while Green Bay addressed an immediate defensive need.
What the Returns Produced
Truluck appeared in 14 games for the Packers in 2004, recording 14 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He was a rotational contributor rather than a long-term starter, and his Green Bay tenure lasted one season. Kansas City used No. 199 on defensive end Khari Long, who appeared in one regular-season game for the Chiefs. The fifth-round pick at No. 162 did not remain with Kansas City through the draft.
How the Value Developed
Kansas City later included pick No. 162 with a second-round pick in the 2005 trade that brought cornerback Patrick Surtain from Miami. The second-rounder was the premium piece of that package, so it would be excessive to credit the full Surtain acquisition to the fifth-round choice. Still, No. 162 contributed some transaction value beyond a direct draft selection. Green Bay, on the other hand, received immediate pass-rush depth from Truluck during the 2004 season.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The deal is a good example of modest value on both sides. Green Bay used future picks to solve a current roster need, while Kansas City converted a reserve into assets that were either drafted or redeployed. Neither return developed into a major standalone gain.
Final Verdict
Even Trade is the best fit. Green Bay and Kansas City each earn a C+. The Packers received one useful rotational season from Truluck, while the Chiefs gained limited direct draft production plus some later trade utility from the fifth-round selection.