Miami acquired Jeff Ogden from Dallas for a 2002…
Miami acquired Jeff Ogden from Dallas for a 2002 seventh-round pick. Ogden became a useful return specialist for the Dolphins in 2000, including a punt-return touchdown, and finished his career with 67 NFL games. Dallas later moved the 237th selection rather than using it on the player eventually chosen there. The direct returns were modest enough that neither side created a meaningful long-term advantage.
Dallas Cowboys Received
- pick 2002 7th round pick (237th overall subsequently traded, Antwoine Womack)
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Jeff Ogden
Trade Analysis
Why Miami Wanted Jeff Ogden
The Dolphins acquired Jeff Ogden from Dallas late in the 2000 preseason for a future seventh-round selection. Ogden offered immediate value as a return specialist and depth receiver, roles that mattered to a team preparing for a playoff season. He handled 19 punt returns for Miami during the 2000 regular season and scored a return touchdown. That gave the Dolphins tangible special-teams production from a player acquired for a very low-cost future asset.
What Dallas Received
Dallas received a 2002 seventh-round pick that eventually occupied the 237th slot, but the Cowboys later traded that selection rather than using it on the player chosen there. That distinction matters when evaluating downstream results: Dallas deserves credit for obtaining a movable draft asset, not for the career of a player selected after the pick changed hands. The return therefore remained flexible but modest, consistent with the value of a reserve player.
How Ogden’s Career Fits the Deal
Ogden appeared in 67 NFL games and finished with 28 receptions for 304 yards, but his greatest usefulness came on special teams. Miami got the immediate benefit it was seeking, especially during the 2000 season, without sacrificing a meaningful premium pick. Dallas likewise extracted future draft capital from a player on the edge of its roster. Neither organization found enough lasting value to create clear separation.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Miami earns a C+ for receiving useful special-teams production during a competitive season. Dallas also earns a C+ for turning a depth player into future draft flexibility without giving up a core contributor. The trade worked as a small roster-management move for both clubs, and neither return was substantial enough to justify declaring a decisive winner.