Miami acquired defensive tackle Tony McDaniel from…
Miami acquired defensive tackle Tony McDaniel from Jacksonville for the 232nd pick in the 2009 draft. McDaniel spent four seasons with the Dolphins, appearing in 54 games and providing steady rotational interior-line work with seven sacks. Jacksonville later combined No. 232 with a future second-rounder to move up for Derek Cox, so the pick retained value, but Miami received the stronger direct return.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2009 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Julian Edelman)
Miami Dolphins Received
- player Tony McDaniel
Trade Analysis
Why Miami Acquired McDaniel
The Dolphins traded the 232nd pick to Jacksonville for defensive lineman Tony McDaniel in April 2009. McDaniel had already spent three seasons in the Jaguars' rotation, so Miami was buying a known NFL contributor instead of taking another late-round projection. For a rebuilding defensive front, the acquisition cost was small enough that solid reserve production could justify the deal.
What McDaniel Gave Miami
McDaniel became a useful part of Miami's defensive-line rotation for four seasons. He appeared in 54 regular-season games, supplied size against the run and occasionally generated interior pressure, finishing his Dolphins tenure with seven sacks. He was never a full-time star, but turning the 232nd choice into four seasons of dependable trench depth is strong seventh-round value.
What Jacksonville Did With No. 232
Jacksonville did not simply make the pick. The Jaguars paired No. 232 with their 2010 second-round selection in a trade with New England to acquire No. 73 in 2009, then selected cornerback Derek Cox. Cox became a legitimate starter, but the future second-rounder was the dominant asset in that package, so his entire career cannot fairly be credited to McDaniel's compensation.
Why This Trade Still Matters
The deal shows why late selections can be useful currency for acquiring established depth. Miami removed much of the uncertainty of a seventh-round pick and received four seasons from a player who fit its defensive front. Jacksonville preserved transactional value through a larger package, which keeps its side respectable even though the direct return was smaller.
Final Verdict
Miami Dolphins Win. Miami earns a B+ for four years of useful McDaniel production at minimal cost. Jacksonville receives a C+ because No. 232 helped facilitate a later move-up. The Jaguars did not waste the asset, but Miami extracted more direct and attributable football value from the original exchange.