NFL Trade Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win
Miami sent Darryl Carlton to Tampa Bay for Mike Current and Tampa Bay's 1978 fifth-round pick, then returned that same pick three weeks later for tackle Steve Young. Across the linked sequence, Miami received Current and Young while Tampa Bay received Carlton.
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Mike Current
- player Steve Young (offensive tackle)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- player Darryl Carlton
Trade Analysis
Current became a three-year contributor for Miami, while Young added one season of depth. Their combined return gives the Dolphins a modest advantage over Carlton's Tampa Bay tenure.