NFL Trade Verdict

Detroit Lions Win

Cleveland acquired Bob Long (Wendell); 1961 first round pick (#10-Bob Crespino / Bobby Crespino) from Detroit Lions for Jim Ninowski. Cleveland converted a player asset into draft capital without a clear major partner-side outcome.

July 19, 1960 Cleveland BrownsDetroit Lions Confidence: high Tier: minor

Cleveland Browns Received

Trade Analysis

Detroit Lions received Jim Ninowski and gave up Bob Long (Wendell); 1961 first round pick (#10-Bob Crespino / Bobby Crespino).