NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Detroit acquired Sam Wyche from Washington Redskins/Commanders for Bill Cappleman. Reassessed for curve balance as a true low-margin exchange. The available record does not show enough durable separation between Detroit's realized return and the partner's return to justify a directional win.

August 17, 1974 Detroit LionsWashington Commanders Confidence: high Tier: minor

Detroit Lions Received

Trade Analysis

Washington Redskins/Commanders received Bill Cappleman and gave up Sam Wyche. Reassessed as a public, viewable even trade because the historical record points to comparable or limited realized value on both sides.