NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Duke Dawson and 2020 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Thakarius Keyes) from New England Patriots for 2020 6th round pick (195th overall, Justin Herron). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

August 30, 2019 Denver BroncosNew England Patriots Confidence: high Tier: minor

Denver Broncos Received

New England Patriots Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Duke Dawson and 2020 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Thakarius Keyes) from New England Patriots for 2020 6th round pick (195th overall, Justin Herron). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Duke Dawson and 2020 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Thakarius Keyes) from New England Patriots for 2020 6th round pick (195th overall, Justin Herron). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap. New England Patriots received 2020 6th round pick (195th overall, Justin Herron) and gave up Duke Dawson and 2020 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Thakarius Keyes).