The Colts paid cash for Lloyd Edwards and Bill West on August…

The Exchange

On 1972-08-04, Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets completed this exchange. Indianapolis Colts received Lloyd Edwards; Bill West, while New York Jets received cash. Historical team, player, and draft records support the compensation and provide enough career context to compare what each side actually gained.

Indianapolis Colts Return

The Colts paid cash for Lloyd Edwards and Bill West on August 4, 1972, then sold both players to Oakland for cash the following day. That rapid resale meant Indianapolis received almost no lasting football contribution from either player. The C grade reflects the limited but recoverable nature of the transaction and supports an Even Trade verdict.

New York Titans/Jets Return

New York received cash for Lloyd Edwards and Bill West, ending both players' Jets tenures without taking on future draft risk. The transaction produced no notable football asset in return, but Indianapolis also kept neither player beyond the next day. The C grade reflects the modest, short-lived nature of the exchange and supports an Even Trade verdict.

Value in Hindsight

The one-day turnaround defines this exchange. Indianapolis acquired Lloyd Edwards and Bill West for cash and immediately sold both to Oakland for cash, preventing either player from creating a lasting Colts contribution. New York received only cash as well. The limited football impact on both sides makes an Even Trade verdict appropriate.

Final Verdict

The final call is Even Trade. Indianapolis Colts earns a C, and New York Jets earns a C. Those grades weigh the supported compensation, the quality and duration of the resulting contributions, and the practical football value each club ultimately realized from the exchange.