Philadelphia acquired running back Roger Vick from the Jets…
Philadelphia acquired running back Roger Vick from the Jets for a 1991 sixth-round pick that became Mike Riley. Vick appeared in 14 games for the 1990 Eagles but produced only 58 rushing yards and one touchdown, while Riley never became an NFL contributor. Philadelphia received the only measurable professional value, but the limited impact keeps the margin modest.
New York Jets Received
- pick 1991 sixth round pick (#160-Mike Riley)
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Roger Vick
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On September 3, 1990, the New York Jets sent running back Roger Vick to Philadelphia for a 1991 sixth-round draft choice. That selection became No. 160 overall, Mike Riley. The transaction was a modest veteran-for-pick exchange with little long-term downside for either club, so the winner depends almost entirely on whether either side converted its asset into meaningful NFL production.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Vick had been a former first-round pick, but by 1990 he was no longer a featured back. Philadelphia used him in 14 games, with no starts, and he finished the season with 16 carries for 58 yards and one touchdown. That is limited value, but it was real roster contribution from a player acquired for a late-round choice. The Eagles did not uncover a star; they simply received some usable depth.
New York Jets Return
New York received the sixth-round pick that became Mike Riley. The value proposition was sensible because Vick was expendable and a future selection created another chance to add a younger player. The problem is that Riley did not establish an NFL career, leaving the Jets without meaningful realized value from the compensation.
Value in Hindsight
Neither side changed its trajectory with this move. Philadelphia got one season of reserve work, while New York got a draft opportunity that did not turn into a contributor. When the bar is this low, even a small amount of actual playing time matters.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win, narrowly. A C+ reflects the modest but tangible value Vick supplied. New York receives a D+ because the acquired pick failed to produce an NFL contributor, though the original decision to exchange an expendable veteran for a future choice was reasonable.