Washington acquired Dick Absher from Philadelphia on October…
Washington acquired Dick Absher from Philadelphia on October 19, 1967, with the stored return to Philadelphia listed as cash. Absher appeared in one game for Washington before being released, so neither side realized much football value from the move. In hindsight, the grades are C for Philadelphia Eagles and C for Washington, producing a Push verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- other cash
Washington Commanders Received
- player Dick Absher
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Washington acquired Dick Absher from Philadelphia on October 19, 1967, with the stored return to Philadelphia listed as cash. Absher appeared in one game for Washington before being released, so neither side realized much football value from the move. The hindsight test is the regular-season service, draft value, or certain consideration each club actually received. This was a minor transaction, so the grading should distinguish useful value from a miss without inflating either result.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Washington acquired Dick Absher from Philadelphia on October 19, 1967, with the stored return to Philadelphia listed as cash. Absher appeared in one game for Washington before being released, so neither side realized much football value from the move. In hindsight, the grades are C for Philadelphia Eagles and C for Washington, producing a Push verdict. The modest scoring reflects the limited scale of the transaction.
Washington Return
From Washington's side, Washington acquired Dick Absher from Philadelphia on October 19, 1967, with the stored return to Philadelphia listed as cash. Absher appeared in one game for Washington before being released, so neither side realized much football value from the move. That balance supports a C grade for Washington and a C for Philadelphia Eagles. The final call is Push, with the grades kept proportional to the small stakes of the deal.
Value in Hindsight
Absher appeared in one game for Washington before being released, so neither side realized much football value from the move. That is the central separation. A C-range grade can represent a defensible low-stakes move, while a B-range result requires a clearer positive return. A D-range grade fits a side that surrendered something and received little or no usable value. The available history is specific enough to make that distinction without treating a small transaction like a blockbuster.
Final Verdict
The final call is Push. Philadelphia Eagles receives a C, while Washington receives a C. Those grades reflect the documented terms, the value that materialized afterward, and the limited scale of the move.