NFL Trade Verdict
Even Trade
Pittsburgh acquired John Karrs; John Petchel from Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams for Eberle Schultz. This 1945 transaction with Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value
Los Angeles Rams Received
- player Eberle Schultz
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player John Karrs
- player John Petchel
Trade Analysis
Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams received Eberle Schultz and gave up John Karrs; John Petchel. The even verdict reflects a low-separation exchange where the recorded player, pick, cash, or rights value does not create a clear long-term winner.