Pittsburgh Steelers Win
Vikings traded their 1989 1st-round pick (#24) to Pittsburgh for LB Mike Merriweather. #24 became OT Tom Ricketts, who played 7 seasons for the Steelers. Merriweather was a 3x Pro Bowler but injury-limited in Minnesota, and the Vikings gave up a premium pick for 2.5 productive seasons.
Minnesota Vikings Received
- player Mike Merriweather
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- pick 1989 first round pick (#24-Tom Ricketts)
Trade Summary
Vikings traded their 1989 1st-round pick (#24) to Pittsburgh for LB Mike Merriweather. #24 became OT Tom Ricketts, who played 7 seasons for the Steelers. Merriweather was a 3x Pro Bowler but injury-limited in Minnesota, and the Vikings gave up a premium pick for 2.5 productive seasons.
Trade Analysis
Vikings traded their 1989 1st-round pick (#24) to Pittsburgh for LB Mike Merriweather. #24 became OT Tom Ricketts, who played 7 seasons for the Steelers. Merriweather was a 3x Pro Bowler but injury-limited in Minnesota, and the Vikings gave up a premium pick for 2.5 productive seasons. Steelers received #24 overall (Tom Ricketts, solid OT starter 1989–95) for a veteran linebacker whose best days were behind him.