NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired James Thomas / J.T. Thomas (a) from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1983 eighth round pick (#199-Henry Odom). Denver paid draft capital for James Thomas / J.T. Thomas (a), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Pittsburgh Steelers.

August 18, 1982 Denver BroncosPittsburgh Steelers Confidence: high Tier: minor

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1983 eighth round pick (#199-Henry Odom)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired James Thomas / J.T. Thomas (a) from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1983 eighth round pick (#199-Henry Odom). Denver paid draft capital for James Thomas / J.T. Thomas (a), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Pittsburgh Steelers.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired James Thomas / J.T. Thomas (a) from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1983 eighth round pick (#199-Henry Odom). Denver paid draft capital for James Thomas / J.T. Thomas (a), making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers received 1983 eighth round pick (#199-Henry Odom) and gave up James Thomas / J.T. Thomas (a).