Kansas City acquired veteran offensive lineman John Welbourn…
Kansas City acquired veteran offensive lineman John Welbourn from Philadelphia for a 2004 fifth-round pick used on Thomas Tapeh and a 2005 third-round pick used on Ryan Moats. Welbourn started 39 games for the Chiefs over four seasons, while Philadelphia turned the picks into two offensive role players who also contributed during the mid-2000s.
Kansas City Chiefs Received
- player John Welbourn
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2004 5th round pick (162nd overall, Thomas Tapeh )
- pick 2005 3rd round pick (77th overall, Ryan Moats )
Trade Analysis
The Deal
On April 25, 2004, Philadelphia traded John Welbourn to Kansas City for the Chiefs' fifth-round selection that year and a third-round choice in 2005. The fifth-rounder became Thomas Tapeh at No. 162, while the later third-rounder became Ryan Moats at No. 77. Both clubs' trade histories record the same package.
Kansas City's Return
Welbourn delivered the most concentrated starting value in the transaction. He appeared in 47 regular-season games for Kansas City over four seasons and started 39 of them, working primarily at right tackle before also playing guard. His availability was not perfect, but nearly forty starts from an established offensive lineman represented a useful return for two non-premium draft choices.
Philadelphia's Return
The Eagles spread their value across two players. Tapeh played 39 games for Philadelphia, including eight starts in both 2006 and 2007, serving as a fullback and special-teams contributor. Moats played 15 games for the Eagles in 2005-06 and rushed for 347 yards with three touchdowns. Neither became a long-term star, but both selections reached the field and filled real roles.
Value Over Time
Kansas City received the better single player outcome because Welbourn remained a regular starter. Philadelphia, however, converted the compensation into two contributors and avoided an empty draft return. The combined Eagles production is enough to keep the exchange from becoming a clear Chiefs victory.
Final Verdict
Both teams earn a B. Kansas City bought multiple years of starting line play, while Philadelphia transformed the outgoing veteran into two useful drafted contributors. The realized value is balanced enough for an Even Trade verdict.
Kansas City acquired veteran offensive lineman John Welbourn from Philadelphia for a 2004 fifth-round pick used on Thomas Tapeh and a 2005 third-round pick used on Ryan Moats. Welbourn started 39 games for the Chiefs over four seasons, while Philadelphia turned the picks into two offensive role players who also contributed during the mid-2000s.