Miami acquired linebacker Andy Selfridge from New York on…
Miami acquired linebacker Andy Selfridge from New York on September 2, 1976, for the 1977 sixth-round pick that became Emery Moorehead. Selfridge appeared in only one regular-season game for the Dolphins. Moorehead played three seasons for the Giants, made ten starts and later built a long NFL career, so New York received clearly more value from the direct exchange.
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Andy Selfridge
New York Giants Received
- pick 1977 sixth-round pick (No. 153, Emery Moorehead )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The Giants traded linebacker Andy Selfridge to Miami on September 2, 1976, for a 1977 sixth-round choice. That selection became No. 153 overall, Emery Moorehead. Miami's historical draft material and the draft-transfer record both connect the pick directly to Selfridge, replacing the vague consideration previously attached to the route with a complete player-for-pick transaction.
Miami's Return
Selfridge had already started games for the Giants in 1974 and 1975, so Miami was acquiring an experienced linebacker rather than a developmental unknown. The Dolphins barely received any regular-season value from him. He appeared in one game for Miami in 1976 and was gone. Selfridge returned to the Giants in 1977 and played 11 games, which underscores how little of his remaining NFL career actually accrued to Miami.
New York's Return
Moorehead was not an immediate star, but he became a real roster piece. As a rookie in 1977 he appeared in 13 games, started seven, caught 12 passes for 143 yards and scored a touchdown. Across three Giants seasons he played 36 games and made ten starts. He later became a long-time Chicago Bear, ultimately appearing in 158 NFL games, confirming that New York identified a legitimate pro with the acquired pick.
Value in Hindsight
A sixth-round choice does not need to produce a franchise cornerstone to beat one game of veteran service. New York received three seasons of depth and starting value, while Miami's side effectively ended after a single appearance. Moorehead's best later years belong to Chicago and should not be credited to the Giants, but even his New York-only production comfortably exceeds Selfridge's Dolphins contribution.
Final Verdict
New York Giants Win. The Giants earn a B for turning a departing veteran into a sixth-round player who supplied three seasons and ten starts. Miami receives a D+ because Selfridge played only once for the Dolphins. The cost was modest, but the realized value gap is decisive.