Washington acquired veteran guard Pete Kendall from the New…
Washington acquired veteran guard Pete Kendall from the New York Jets on August 23, 2007. The conditional compensation escalated to a 2009 fourth-round pick, No. 115 overall, after Kendall met the playing-time trigger; he started all 32 regular-season games for Washington across 2007 and 2008.
New York Jets Received
- pick 2009 fourth-round pick, No. 115 overall (later traded to Detroit in the Shonn Greene trade-up)
Washington Commanders Received
- player Pete Kendall
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Contemporary NFL reporting says Washington acquired Pete Kendall for a conditional choice: a 2008 fifth-rounder unless Kendall played at least 80 percent of the offensive snaps, in which case it became a 2009 fourth-rounder. The Jets' own historical trade ledger confirms that the realized return was the 2009 fourth-round pick at No. 115 overall.
Washington Return
Kendall immediately became Washington's starting left guard. NFL and Pro Football Reference records show 16 starts in 2007 and another 16 in 2008, giving Washington two complete seasons of starting offensive-line value from the trade.
New York Return
The Jets did not use No. 115 directly. Their historical ledger says the pick was sent to Detroit as part of the 2009 draft-day trade for running back Shonn Greene, so the asset retained real transaction value even though it was bundled into a larger move.
Hindsight Comparison
A fourth-round pick is meaningful compensation, but Washington received 32 starts at a position of immediate need and stabilized left guard for two seasons. The Jets recovered useful draft capital, yet the direct realized football value from Kendall was stronger.
Final Verdict
Washington Commanders Win, B to C+. Two full seasons of starting guard play outweigh the fourth-round asset New York later used as part of a trade-up.