Philadelphia acquired veteran tight end Pete Lammons from the…
Philadelphia acquired veteran tight end Pete Lammons from the New York Jets in mid-July 1972 for future considerations. Lammons did not make the Eagles' regular-season roster and soon continued his career with Green Bay, where he played 12 games that season. New York therefore moved a player it no longer needed for consideration while Philadelphia received no regular-season return.
New York Jets Received
- other future considerations (details not identified)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Pete Lammons
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
The New York Jets sent veteran tight end Pete Lammons to Philadelphia in mid-July 1972 for future considerations. Player histories place the transaction on July 17, while the stored route uses July 16, a one-day reporting difference that does not change the identity of the move. The exact form of New York's future return is not firmly identified, so the verdict must rest primarily on what happened to Lammons.
Philadelphia's Return
Lammons had been a productive Jets tight end and part of the Super Bowl III era, but his Eagles stay did not reach the regular season. Philadelphia released him before he appeared in a game for the club. He subsequently joined Green Bay and played 12 games in 1972. The Eagles therefore acquired a recognizable veteran but received no regular-season snaps, catches or starts from him.
New York's Return
The Jets received future considerations for a player they were ready to move. Because the exact consideration is not securely documented, New York should not be credited with a particular draft pick or later player. Still, obtaining any future value for a veteran who never played for Philadelphia is a favorable practical result. The Jets did not give up post-trade production that materially hurt them.
Value in Hindsight
Philadelphia's decision was understandable as a low-cost veteran gamble, but the result was empty. Lammons still had enough ability to make Green Bay's roster, yet he never contributed to the Eagles. New York's return remains imprecise, which caps the winning grade, but it is hard to prefer a side that received zero regular-season value when the other side at least negotiated future consideration.
Final Verdict
New York Jets Win. New York earns a C+ for moving Lammons for future consideration before his Eagles stay fizzled. Philadelphia receives a D+ because the acquired tight end never played a regular-season game for the club. The unidentified form of the Jets' return keeps this a modest win rather than a major one.