Houston Texans received Jerry DeLoach. Washington acquired…

The Exchange

On 2002-03-04, Houston Texans and Washington completed a minor transaction in which Houston Texans received Jerry DeLoach and Washington received Danny Wuerffel. The cited team, league, and historical records line up on the essential participants and compensation. That gives the exchange a stable foundation for a hindsight judgment based on what the acquired assets actually became rather than on the reputation of either club at the time.

Houston Texans Return

Houston Texans received Jerry DeLoach. Washington acquired Danny Wuerffel as quarterback depth in a system familiar to him, but the move produced only limited lasting value. Its C+ grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Washington received. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

Washington Return

Washington received Danny Wuerffel. Houston received defensive lineman Jerry DeLoach, whose post-trade impact was similarly modest and did not create a clear advantage. Its C+ grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Houston Texans received. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

Value in Hindsight

Because neither player became a meaningful long-term piece, the exchange stayed balanced. The historical package is clear, but the realized football value on both sides remained limited. The result is therefore driven by realized football value, durability, and the downstream meaning of the assets rather than by the nominal size of the package. That keeps the grading anchored to the actual consequences of this specific trade and avoids overstating a minor move simply because one name or draft slot became more recognizable later.

Final Verdict

The final call is Even Trade. Houston Texans receives a C+, and Washington receives a C+. Those grades fit the documented package and the separation visible in hindsight. The verdict reflects the degree of advantage supported by the historical outcome, with the margin kept appropriate to the size and significance of the transaction.