NFL Trade Verdict

Atlanta Falcons Win

Denver acquired Clarence Ellis from Atlanta Falcons for Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner). Denver paid draft capital for Clarence Ellis, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons.

April 26, 1975 Denver BroncosAtlanta Falcons Confidence: high Tier: minor

Atlanta Falcons Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Clarence Ellis from Atlanta Falcons for Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner). Denver paid draft capital for Clarence Ellis, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Clarence Ellis from Atlanta Falcons for Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner). Denver paid draft capital for Clarence Ellis, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons received Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner) and gave up Clarence Ellis.