NFL Trade Verdict

San Francisco acquired Tony Peterson from Chicago for a 1998…

San Francisco acquired Tony Peterson from Chicago for a 1998 seventh-round pick. Peterson gave the 49ers the slightly stronger realized value in a small exchange.

Chicago Bears Received

  • pick 1998 7th round pick (217th overall, Chad Overhauser)

San Francisco 49ers Received

  • player Tony Peterson

Trade Analysis

Chicago received late-round draft value, but San Francisco received the more useful football asset. The margin is modest, so this stays a narrow 49ers win rather than a major verdict.