The Rams acquired Greg Slough from Minnesota on August 3,…

The Exchange

Minnesota sent Greg Slough to the Los Angeles Rams on August 3, 1973 for a 1974 draft choice. Player transaction history confirms that this was Slough's second trade in a short period, following Oakland's July 25 move that sent him to Minnesota. Keeping those deals separate resolves the chronology. The exact round and downstream player from the Rams' 1974 choice are not identified.

Los Angeles Rams Return

The Rams acquired Greg Slough from Minnesota on August 3, 1973 for a 1974 draft choice, only nine days after Minnesota had obtained him from Oakland. Historical player and transaction sources support the two distinct moves. Because the exact 1974 selection is not identified and Slough produced no major Rams career, neither side has a strong enough realized return for a decisive verdict.

Minnesota Vikings Return

Minnesota traded Greg Slough to the Los Angeles Rams on August 3, 1973 for a 1974 draft choice. This was a separate transaction from Oakland's July 25 trade of Slough to Minnesota. The exact Rams pick is not identified, and Slough did not become a major long-term Los Angeles contributor, so the brief player movement and future draft return balance out modestly.

Value in Hindsight

Viewed alongside the July Oakland transaction, Minnesota's quick flip is historically interesting, but each deal still needs its own verdict. This August exchange produced a modest Rams player return and a modest Vikings future asset. With no strong long-term Slough impact and no traceable downstream draft payoff, the two sides remain close in realized value.

Final Verdict

Both clubs receive C grades and an Even Trade verdict. The Rams acquired Slough for immediate roster purposes, while Minnesota obtained a future 1974 selection after holding him only briefly. The unidentified pick and limited long-term player impact leave too little proven separation to justify the earlier Rams-win framing.