NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Israel Lang / Izzy Lang from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Frank Richter. Denver swapped Frank Richter for Israel Lang / Izzy Lang, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

May 2, 1970 Denver BroncosLos Angeles St Louis Rams Confidence: high Tier: minor Provisional Record

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Israel Lang / Izzy Lang from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Frank Richter. Denver swapped Frank Richter for Israel Lang / Izzy Lang, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Israel Lang / Izzy Lang from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Frank Richter. Denver swapped Frank Richter for Israel Lang / Izzy Lang, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received Frank Richter and gave up Israel Lang / Izzy Lang.