Miami acquired running back DeAndre Washington and a 2021…
Miami acquired running back DeAndre Washington and a 2021 seventh-round pick from Kansas City for a 2021 sixth-round selection. Washington provided only a brief depth role for the Dolphins, while both draft choices later moved through additional transactions. Kansas City improved its draft position by one round; Miami bought immediate backfield insurance at a small cost. The limited realized impact supports an even result.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- pick 2021 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Jonathan Marshall )
Miami Dolphins Received
- player DeAndre Washington
- pick 2021 7th round pick (258th overall subsequently traded, Dax Milne)
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Miami sent Kansas City a 2021 sixth-round pick for DeAndre Washington and a 2021 seventh-round selection. The Dolphins needed running-back depth during the 2020 season, while the Chiefs had Washington in a reserve role and could convert him into a small improvement in future draft position. The structure made the veteran's acquisition cost especially low for Miami.
Why the Value Separated
Washington's Dolphins tenure was brief and produced only modest rushing and receiving work. He served the immediate depth purpose but never became a featured part of the offense. Kansas City therefore did not give away a player who later developed into a major contributor for Miami, which limits the downside of the Chiefs' decision to move him.
How the Deal Aged
The draft component also remained modest. Kansas City upgraded from a seventh-round asset to a sixth-round one, while Miami retained a late pick in addition to the player. Both selections later moved through further transactions, so neither original club can point to a major drafted player directly created by this exchange. The value stayed mostly in roster flexibility and short-term need fulfillment.
Final Verdict
An even trade with C grades is appropriate. Miami obtained emergency backfield depth without paying a meaningful premium, and Kansas City improved its draft position for a player it did not need. Because Washington's production was limited and the pick outcomes did not create a major advantage, neither side earned enough lasting value to claim a clear win. The grade also accounts for acquisition cost, length of useful service, positional importance, and whether later draft movement created tangible roster value rather than merely theoretical capital.