NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Meilinger from Dallas Cowboys for 1962 draft pick (?-?). 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. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

September 12, 1961 Pittsburgh SteelersDallas Cowboys Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Dallas Cowboys Received

  • pick 1962 draft pick (undisclosed overall/player)

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Meilinger from Dallas Cowboys for 1962 draft pick (?-?). 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. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Meilinger from Dallas Cowboys for 1962 draft pick (?-?). 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. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict. Dallas Cowboys received 1962 draft pick (?-?) and gave up Steve Meilinger. The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.