NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Miami acquired 2023 6th round pick (178th overall subsequently traded, Eric Scott) from Bears for Jakeem Grant. Miami found an explosive return specialist with a small trade maneuver, creating useful late-round value. This grade weighs both process and hindsight: the draft capital or player value Miami surrendered, the value it received, and whether the trade created durable roster impact rather than just short-term depth. Where records are incomplete, conditional, voided, or future-dated, the grade is intentionally conservative

October 5, 2021 Chicago BearsMiami Dolphins Confidence: high Tier: standard

Miami Dolphins Received

  • pick 2023 6th round pick (178th overall subsequently traded, Eric Scott )

Trade Analysis

Bears received Jakeem Grant and gave up 2023 6th round pick (178th overall subsequently traded, Eric Scott). The even verdict reflects a low-separation exchange where the recorded player, pick, cash, or rights value does not create a clear long-term winner.