NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ralph Jecha from Chicago Bears for 1957 conditional eighth round pick (if Jecha makes Steelers roster) (possibly #91-Al Ward). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Chicago Bears received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

August 20, 1956 Pittsburgh SteelersChicago Bears Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Chicago Bears Received

  • pick 1957 conditional eighth round pick (if Jecha makes Steelers roster) (possibly #91-Al Ward)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ralph Jecha from Chicago Bears for 1957 conditional eighth round pick (if Jecha makes Steelers roster) (possibly #91-Al Ward). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Chicago Bears received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ralph Jecha from Chicago Bears for 1957 conditional eighth round pick (if Jecha makes Steelers roster) (possibly #91-Al Ward). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Chicago Bears received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Chicago Bears received 1957 conditional eighth round pick (if Jecha makes Steelers roster) (possibly #91-Al Ward) and gave up Ralph Jecha. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.