NFL Trade Verdict
New Orleans Saints Win
New Orleans sent Archie Manning to Houston for Leon Gray. Gray remained an elite tackle and made the 1983 Pro Bowl, while Manning appeared in only two games for Houston, supporting the Saints' A-/F win.
September 17, 1982 New Orleans Saints - Tennessee Titans Confidence: high Tier: major Review Pending
New Orleans Saints Received
- player Leon Gray
Tennessee Titans Received
- player Archie Manning
Trade Analysis
The transaction ended an era in New Orleans, but the football return was decisive: Gray delivered Pro Bowl-caliber protection, while Manning's Houston stay lasted two games. The existing A-/F grades and New Orleans Saints Win verdict remain warranted.