NFL Trade Verdict

Jacksonville Jaguars Win

Summary: Jacksonville acquired DE Regan Upshaw from Tampa Bay for a 2001 6th-round pick. Analysis: Upshaw was a situational pass rusher with starting experience coming off solid Tampa Bay years. Getting a proven edge player in his prime for a late 6th-round pick is a slight Jaguars win, not an even trade. Upshaw contributed meaningfully in Jacksonville's defensive rotation during their late-1990s contention window.

October 19, 1999 Jacksonville JaguarsTampa Bay Buccaneers Confidence: high Tier: minor

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Jacksonville acquired DE Regan Upshaw from Tampa Bay for a 2001 6th-round pick. Analysis: Upshaw was a situational pass rusher with starting experience coming off solid Tampa Bay years. Getting a proven edge player in his prime for a late 6th-round pick is a slight Jaguars win, not an even trade. Upshaw contributed meaningfully in Jacksonville's defensive rotation during their late-1990s contention window.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Jacksonville acquired DE Regan Upshaw from Tampa Bay for a 2001 6th-round pick. Analysis: Upshaw was a situational pass rusher with starting experience coming off solid Tampa Bay years. Getting a proven edge player in his prime for a late 6th-round pick is a slight Jaguars win, not an even trade. Upshaw contributed meaningfully in Jacksonville's defensive rotation during their late-1990s contention window. Tampa Bay surrendered a capable pass rusher for a 6th-round pick. The Buccaneers may have had depth at the position, but giving up a former starter for a late pick represents a modest player-value loss.