NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Charles Shepard / Charley Shephard / Charlie Shephard from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for 1957 16th round pick (#185-Joe Cannavino). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

August 29, 1956 Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Baltimore Colts Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Indianapolis Baltimore Colts Received

  • pick 1957 16th round pick (#185-Joe Cannavino)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Charles Shepard / Charley Shephard / Charlie Shephard from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for 1957 16th round pick (#185-Joe Cannavino). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Charles Shepard / Charley Shephard / Charlie Shephard from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for 1957 16th round pick (#185-Joe Cannavino). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received 1957 16th round pick (#185-Joe Cannavino) and gave up Charles Shepard / Charley Shephard / Charlie Shephard. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.