Washington sent picks No. 157 and No. 228 to St. Louis for…
Washington sent picks No. 157 and No. 228 to St. Louis for Nos. 168 and 180. Washington selected punter Durant Brooks and safety Kareem Moore; Moore played 42 games with 13 starts, while Brooks lasted six games. The Rams selected Roy Schuening and Chris Chamberlain. Schuening contributed almost nothing, but Chamberlain became a four-year Ram with 59 games and 19 starts, giving St. Louis the stronger return.
Los Angeles Rams Received
- pick 2008 5th round pick (157th overall, Roy Schuening)
- pick 2008 7th round pick (228th overall, Chris Chamberlain)
Washington Commanders Received
- pick 2008 6th round pick (168th overall, Durant Brooks)
- pick 2008 6th round pick (180th overall, Kareem Moore)
Trade Analysis
Why Washington Made the Swap
Washington traded picks No. 157 and No. 228 to St. Louis for Nos. 168 and 180 in the 2008 draft. The move gave Washington two sixth-round selections rather than a fifth and a seventh. The club used them on punter Durant Brooks and safety Kareem Moore, while the Rams selected guard Roy Schuening and linebacker Chris Chamberlain.
What Washington Received
Brooks won Washington's punting job as a rookie but lasted only six games. He punted 26 times with a 39.6-yard gross average before the team moved on. Moore provided much more value. He appeared in 42 games over three Washington seasons and made 13 starts, including 11 at free safety in 2010, giving the secondary useful playing time.
What St. Louis Received
Schuening was a miss, appearing in only one regular-season game. Chamberlain was the important result. The seventh-round linebacker played all 16 games in each of his first two seasons, then moved into larger defensive roles. He finished his Rams tenure with 59 appearances, 19 starts, 150 combined tackles, two sacks and an interception, plus extensive special-teams work.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Both teams effectively hit on one of two selections. Washington found a three-year safety contributor in Moore, while St. Louis found a four-year linebacker who eventually became a regular starter. The comparison is much closer than the failed Brooks and Schuening picks suggest, so the verdict turns on Chamberlain's extra season and greater starting volume.
Final Verdict
St. Louis Rams Win. The Rams earn a B+ because Chamberlain provided four seasons, 59 games and 19 starts from the final round. Washington receives a B- for Moore's useful three-year tenure. Chamberlain's greater longevity and larger role create the narrow edge rather than a lopsided result.