Miami sent guard Ereck Flowers and the 2021 seventh-round…
Miami sent guard Ereck Flowers and the 2021 seventh-round pick at No. 258 to Washington, receiving the No. 244 selection in return. The Dolphins gained modest draft position and moved Flowers' contract, but the pick used on Gerrid Doaks did not create value comparable to Flowers' immediate starting role in Washington. Miami's practical return was limited, supporting a C grade.
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2021 7th round pick (244th overall, Gerrid Doaks )
Washington Commanders Received
- player Ereck Flowers
- pick 2021 7th round pick (258th overall, Dax Milne )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2021-04-22, Miami Dolphins received 2021 7th round pick (244th overall, Gerrid Doaks), while Washington Commanders received Ereck Flowers and 2021 7th round pick (258th overall, Dax Milne). The deal can be judged by the value each franchise actually controlled after the exchange: direct playing time, useful roster service, and clearly documented movement of any draft choice. Those later results provide the basis for comparing the two returns.
Miami Dolphins Return
Miami sent guard Ereck Flowers and the 2021 seventh-round pick at No. 258 to Washington, receiving the No. 244 selection in return. The Dolphins gained modest draft position and moved Flowers' contract, but the pick used on Gerrid Doaks did not create value comparable to Flowers' immediate starting role in Washington. Miami's practical return was limited, supporting a C grade. The grade reflects the actual usefulness of that return rather than the reputation or theoretical value attached to the asset on the day of the deal.
Washington Commanders Return
Washington reacquired guard Ereck Flowers and also received the 2021 seventh-round pick at No. 258, later used on Dax Milne, while sending Miami No. 244. Flowers returned directly to Washington's starting offensive line in 2021 and supplied immediate veteran stability. That proven line value outweighed the small late-round movement, giving Washington the stronger football return and supporting a B grade. The same standard applies to this side: tangible playing value and clearly retained draft capital matter more than an eventual selection made by a different franchise.
Value in Hindsight
The seventh-round swap was a small part of the overall value. Washington's main benefit was reacquiring a veteran guard who immediately returned to the starting lineup, while Miami's benefit centered on contract movement and a modest rise from No. 258 to No. 244. The direct on-field contribution from Flowers gives Washington a clear but not overwhelming advantage in hindsight.
Final Verdict
The final call is Washington Commanders Win. Miami Dolphins earns C, and Washington Commanders earns B. Those grades reflect the supported package and the relative football value each side realized, while keeping later draft movement in the proper franchise context.