New Orleans acquired pick No. 237 from Green Bay in 2008 and…
New Orleans acquired pick No. 237 from Green Bay in 2008 and selected wide receiver Adrian Arrington, sending the Packers a 2009 sixth-round choice that became No. 187. Arrington appeared in only five regular-season games for the Saints and caught nine passes for 110 yards. Green Bay used the future pick on defensive back Brandon Underwood, who also had a limited NFL impact, but he gave the Packers more usable roster time than Arrington gave New Orleans.
Green Bay Packers Received
- pick 2009 6th round pick (187th overall, Brandon Underwood )
New Orleans Saints Received
- pick 2008 7th round pick (237th overall, Adrian Arrington)
Trade Analysis
Why New Orleans Made the Deal
The Saints traded a 2009 sixth-round choice to Green Bay for pick No. 237 in the 2008 draft. New Orleans used the acquired seventh-rounder on Michigan wide receiver Adrian Arrington. The move reflected a willingness to spend future capital on a player the club did not want to risk losing at the end of the draft.
What Arrington Gave the Saints
Arrington remained around the organization for several seasons but rarely reached the regular-season field. He appeared in five games and caught nine passes for 110 yards. Injuries and competition in a deep receiving group prevented him from carving out a sustained role. His time with the organization overlapped the championship era, but his direct regular-season production remained minimal.
What Green Bay Received
The future sixth-rounder became pick No. 187 in 2009, which Green Bay used on defensive back Brandon Underwood. Underwood also failed to develop into a long-term starter, but he appeared more frequently for the Packers and contributed on defense and special teams. The transaction therefore did not create a major player for either club.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The most interesting part of the deal is the draft-value structure. Green Bay converted a current seventh into a future sixth and then received slightly more roster utility from its selection. New Orleans paid the higher-round future cost but did not obtain the developmental payoff it sought.
Final Verdict
Green Bay Packers Win. Green Bay earns a C+ for improving the pick's round and receiving some roster contribution from Underwood. New Orleans receives a D+ because Arrington produced very little regular-season value. The advantage is modest, not transformative.