Green Bay traded a 1983 third-round pick to Houston in July…
Green Bay traded a 1983 third-round pick to Houston in July 1982 for offensive tackle Angelo Fields. Fields did not appear in a regular-season game for the Packers. The third-round asset later moved again and ultimately became the No. 76 selection used by Miami on Charles Benson, so Houston should not be credited with Benson's career directly. Still, the Oilers preserved meaningful draft capital while Green Bay received no on-field return.
Green Bay Packers Received
- player Angelo Fields
Tennessee Titans Received
- pick 1983 third round pick (#76-Charles Benson)
Trade Analysis
Why Green Bay Made the Move
The Packers acquired offensive tackle Angelo Fields from Houston on July 27, 1982 for their 1983 third-round selection. Fields had already appeared in 30 games for the Oilers over two seasons, so Green Bay was paying future draft capital for a young lineman with NFL experience.
What Green Bay Received
The move produced no regular-season payoff. Fields did not appear in an NFL game for the Packers, and his professional playing record ended after his Houston seasons. That leaves Green Bay with no direct on-field value from a relatively meaningful third-round asset.
What Happened to Houston's Pick
The selection carried forward as part of a later chain. Draft transaction records show that the No. 76 pick ultimately belonged to Miami, which selected defensive end Charles Benson. That distinction matters: Houston received the draft asset, but the Oilers did not themselves draft Benson. The value for Houston was retaining a third-round chip that could be moved again.
Why Houston Wins
Even without assigning Benson's later production to the Oilers, Houston clearly preserved more value. A third-round selection has real trade utility, while Green Bay received zero regular-season games from Fields. The absence of a fully direct final player return keeps Houston below an elite grade.
Final Verdict
Houston earns a B and Green Bay a D. The Oilers turned a player they could move into meaningful draft capital, whereas the Packers received no regular-season contribution. The downstream pick history is noted without incorrectly crediting Houston with Miami's eventual selection.