NFL Trade Verdict
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Win
Deon Grant developed into a starting safety, appearing in 50 games over three seasons and recording five interceptions. Alvin McKinley added two years of rotational defensive line depth
Carolina Panthers Received
- pick 2000 2nd round pick (57th overall, Deon Grant )
- pick 2000 4th round pick (120th overall, Alvin McKinley )
- pick Draft-pick compensation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received
- pick 2000 2nd round pick (51st overall, Cosey Coleman )
Trade Analysis
Cosey Coleman started 98 games at guard for Tampa Bay and was a key piece of their Super Bowl XXXVII offensive line, earning a ring in his fourth season