Green Bay received cash for Carl Jorgensen and Earl Witte in…

The Exchange

Green Bay sold Carl Jorgensen and Earl Witte to Philadelphia for cash in May 1935. The transaction is straightforward, but the cash amount is not preserved strongly enough to measure against the player return. The hindsight analysis therefore rests on what Jorgensen and Witte actually did for the Eagles.

Philadelphia Eagles Return

Jorgensen became the useful piece. He appeared in 11 games and started two for Philadelphia in 1935, and he also contributed in the kicking game. That was not star-level production, but it represented a full season of roster participation and some starting value. Witte did not produce a comparable Eagles regular-season outcome, so Philadelphia's realized return was largely carried by Jorgensen.

Green Bay Packers Return

Green Bay received cash. The payment was real consideration, but the amount is unknown and cannot be responsibly translated into a player, draft choice, or later transaction. The Packers therefore get credit for receiving compensation rather than losing the players outright, but the surviving evidence does not support assigning a more specific football payoff.

Value in Hindsight

Philadelphia has the clearer edge because Jorgensen delivered 11 games, two starts, and special-teams contribution. The gap is modest rather than dramatic because Witte added little and Green Bay did receive cash. Without the dollar figure, however, the Packers' side cannot be shown to have produced a stronger football result.

Final Verdict

Philadelphia Eagles Win. Philadelphia earns a C+ for getting one useful season from Jorgensen while Witte added little. Green Bay earns a C because it received legitimate cash compensation, but the amount and any downstream roster effect remain unverified.