NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired rights to Scott Appleton from Dallas Cowboys for Gilbert Dial / Buddy Dial. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Dallas Cowboys received comparable value in return.

December 18, 1963 Pittsburgh SteelersDallas Cowboys Confidence: high Tier: minor

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired rights to Scott Appleton from Dallas Cowboys for Gilbert Dial / Buddy Dial. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Dallas Cowboys received comparable value in return.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired rights to Scott Appleton from Dallas Cowboys for Gilbert Dial / Buddy Dial. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Dallas Cowboys received comparable value in return. Dallas Cowboys received Gilbert Dial / Buddy Dial and gave up rights to Scott Appleton. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.