NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Tony Dorsett from Dallas Cowboys for 1989 conditional fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Roth). Denver paid draft capital for Tony Dorsett, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Dallas Cowboys.

June 3, 1988 Denver BroncosDallas Cowboys Confidence: high Tier: minor

Dallas Cowboys Received

  • pick 1989 conditional fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Roth)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Tony Dorsett from Dallas Cowboys for 1989 conditional fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Roth). Denver paid draft capital for Tony Dorsett, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Dallas Cowboys.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Tony Dorsett from Dallas Cowboys for 1989 conditional fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Roth). Denver paid draft capital for Tony Dorsett, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Dallas Cowboys. Dallas Cowboys received 1989 conditional fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Roth) and gave up Tony Dorsett.