NFL Trade Verdict

Indianapolis Colts Win

Indianapolis Colts acquired Hall of Fame RB Eric Dickerson from Rams in three-team deal. Dickerson rushed for 3,122 yards and three Pro Bowls in Indianapolis. Cost was massive — rights to Cornelius Bennett (future Hall of Fame-caliber LB) and three picks. Short-term Colts edge, long-term closer than narrative suggests.

October 31, 1987 Bills Rams ↔ Indianapolis Colts Confidence: high Tier: standard

Bills Rams Received

  • player Owen Gill
  • other rights to Cornelius Bennett
  • pick 1988 first round pick (#20-Aaron Cox)
  • pick 1988 second round pick (#47-Fred Strickland)
  • pick 1989 second round pick (#45- Frank Stams )

Indianapolis Colts Received

Bills Rams

C+

Indianapolis Colts

B+

Trade Analysis

Bills, Rams received Owen Gill; rights to Cornelius Bennett; 1988 first round pick (#20-Aaron Cox); 1988 second round pick (#47-Fred Strickland); 1989 second round pick (#45-Frank Stams) and gave up Eric Dickerson.