Washington and San Francisco exchanged Mike Rumph and Taylor…
Washington and San Francisco exchanged Mike Rumph and Taylor Jacobs in August 2006. Rumph appeared in seven games for Washington, recording 11 combined tackles and four passes defensed. Jacobs lasted into a second 49ers season but remained a minor receiving option, totaling seven catches for 69 yards and one touchdown across 12 games with San Francisco. Both clubs obtained some short-term depth, but neither return created enough value to separate the deal.
San Francisco 49ers Received
- player Taylor Jacobs
Washington Commanders Received
- player Mike Rumph
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Washington and San Francisco completed a player-for-player swap on August 15, 2006. Washington acquired defensive back Mike Rumph, while the 49ers acquired wide receiver Taylor Jacobs. Both were former high draft choices whose roles with their original teams had diminished, making the trade a classic change-of-scenery attempt.
Washington Commanders Return
Rumph appeared in seven games for Washington in 2006 and did not start. He recorded 11 combined tackles and four passes defensed. That gave Washington some secondary depth, but the contribution was brief and did not extend into a second season. The club received a usable reserve rather than a lasting defensive piece.
San Francisco 49ers Return
Jacobs remained with San Francisco into 2007, but his offensive role was also small. Across 12 regular-season games for the 49ers, he caught seven passes for 69 yards and one touchdown. In 2006 alone he appeared in eight games and caught four passes for 29 yards. The longer stay created a little more roster time, yet the production remained modest.
Value in Hindsight
There is not enough football value on either side to justify a strong lean. Rumph supplied more defensive activity in a shorter window, while Jacobs remained around longer and produced one receiving touchdown. Neither became a regular starter or changed his new team's direction. The returns are different in form but similar in scale.
Final Verdict
The trade remains even. Washington and San Francisco each earn a C. Both received legitimate reserve-level contribution from a player who needed a new opportunity, but neither side captured enough longevity or impact to claim a meaningful advantage.