Miami acquired interior lineman Evan Boehm and a 2020…
Miami acquired interior lineman Evan Boehm and a 2020 seventh-round pick from Indianapolis for a 2020 sixth-round pick just before the 2019 season. The Colts later moved the sixth-round selection, while Miami added an experienced center-guard to a rebuilding offensive line. The Miami Dolphins produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Miami Dolphins Win verdict.
Indianapolis Colts Received
- pick 2020 6th round pick (197th overall subsequently traded, John Penisini )
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Evan Boehm
- pick 2020 7th round pick (227th overall subsequently traded, Lachavious Simmons )
Trade Analysis
What Changed Hands
Miami acquired interior lineman Evan Boehm and a 2020 seventh-round pick from Indianapolis for a 2020 sixth-round pick just before the 2019 season. The Colts later moved the sixth-round selection, while Miami added an experienced center-guard to a rebuilding offensive line.
Why the Value Moved
Boehm gave Miami immediate utility. He appeared in 13 games and started eight during the 2019 season, a meaningful workload for the small difference between sixth- and seventh-round draft capital. Indianapolis gained a modest improvement in draft position for a player who was not expected to make a major role, so the Colts' logic was understandable even without a major downstream payoff.
How the Trade Aged
This trade is mostly about converting marginal roster value into practical snaps. Miami dropped roughly one round in the following draft and received a player who started half a season, plus the lower selection. The seventh-rounder was later moved, so it did not become the main source of value. Indianapolis' sixth-rounder also changed hands later, leaving Boehm's 2019 contribution as the clearest realized result.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Veteran trades near roster cutdowns or during a competitive window often look small when they are announced, yet the realized snaps, contract timing and follow-on value can create clear separation. The key is what the acquiring club actually received before the player moved on, not the reputation attached to the name on transaction day. That lens keeps this verdict tied to football value rather than headline size.
Final Verdict
Miami gets the slight win. The Dolphins earn a B- because eight starts are a useful return for a small Day 3 downgrade; Indianapolis earns a C for reasonable roster management that produced less direct football value.