NFL Trade Verdict

Washington Redskins/Commanders Win

Summary: Jacksonville moved up from #16 to #10 overall, sending Washington a 2nd-round pick (Ben Ijalana, 49th, later traded) to select Blaine Gabbert. Analysis: Gabbert is among the worst first-round quarterback selections in modern NFL history, and Jacksonville paid a premium to move up for him. Washington got Ryan Kerrigan at #16 — a productive sack machine who recorded 95.5 career sacks — plus an extra 2nd-round pick. Gabbert started 24 games for Jacksonville and went 5-19 before being replaced. The F grade is fully warranted. Jacksonville sacrificed future capital and got one of the least productive starting quarterbacks in franchise history.

April 28, 2011 Jacksonville JaguarsWashington Redskins Commanders Confidence: high Tier: major

Jacksonville Jaguars Received

Washington Redskins Commanders Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville moved up from #16 to #10 overall, sending Washington a 2nd-round pick (Ben Ijalana, 49th, later traded) to select Blaine Gabbert. Analysis: Gabbert is among the worst first-round quarterback selections in modern NFL history, and Jacksonville paid a premium to move up for him. Washington got Ryan Kerrigan at #16 — a productive sack machine who recorded 95.5 career sacks — plus an extra 2nd-round pick. Gabbert started 24 games for Jacksonville and went 5-19 before being replaced. The F grade is fully warranted. Jacksonville sacrificed future capital and got one of the least productive starting quarterbacks in franchise history.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville moved up from #16 to #10 overall, sending Washington a 2nd-round pick (Ben Ijalana, 49th, later traded) to select Blaine Gabbert. Analysis: Gabbert is among the worst first-round quarterback selections in modern NFL history, and Jacksonville paid a premium to move up for him. Washington got Ryan Kerrigan at #16 — a productive sack machine who recorded 95.5 career sacks — plus an extra 2nd-round pick. Gabbert started 24 games for Jacksonville and went 5-19 before being replaced. The F grade is fully warranted. Jacksonville sacrificed future capital and got one of the least productive starting quarterbacks in franchise history. Washington received Kerrigan (16th, 95.5 career sacks, four Pro Bowls) plus an extra 2nd-round pick for moving down 6 spots. This was a textbook trade-down victory — they got a great player AND extra picks. Grade: A