NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Baker (Haywood) from Philadelphia Eagles for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from Philadelphia Eagles. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.

November 1, 1962 Pittsburgh SteelersPhiladelphia Eagles Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Baker (Haywood) from Philadelphia Eagles for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from Philadelphia Eagles. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Baker (Haywood) from Philadelphia Eagles for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from Philadelphia Eagles. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift. Philadelphia Eagles received cash and gave up John Baker (Haywood). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.