NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Marion Motley from Cleveland Browns for Ed Modzelewski. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Cleveland Browns received comparable value in return.

September 7, 1955 Pittsburgh SteelersCleveland Browns Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Marion Motley from Cleveland Browns for Ed Modzelewski. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Cleveland Browns received comparable value in return.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Marion Motley from Cleveland Browns for Ed Modzelewski. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Cleveland Browns received comparable value in return. Cleveland Browns received Ed Modzelewski and gave up Marion Motley. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.