Atlanta acquired quarterback Terry Nofsinger from the St.…
Atlanta acquired quarterback Terry Nofsinger from the St. Louis Cardinals in April 1967 for its 1968 fourth-round pick. Nofsinger appeared in seven games for the Falcons that season, starting once and passing for 352 yards with one touchdown.
Arizona Cardinals Received
- pick 1968 fourth-round pick (No. 85; Don Fitzgerald)
Atlanta Falcons Received
- player Terry Nofsinger
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Pro Sports Transactions traces Atlanta's 1968 fourth-round pick, No. 85, directly to the acquisition of Terry Nofsinger from St. Louis and dates the trade April 29, 1967. The Cardinals used the selection on Kent State running back Don Fitzgerald. That resolves both sides of a legacy row that had been reduced to an unidentified fourth-round pick and “undisclosed consideration.”
Atlanta's Return
Nofsinger gave the second-year Falcons usable quarterback depth. Atlanta's official 1967 statistics credit him with 30 completions on 60 attempts for 352 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Pro Football Reference records seven games and one start. His role was limited, and 1967 became his final NFL season, but Atlanta did receive measurable regular-season value from the veteran.
St. Louis' Return
The Cardinals selected Don Fitzgerald at No. 85 in the 1968 draft. Cardinals draft history and Pro Football Reference confirm the selection, but Fitzgerald did not record an NFL regular-season career. The fourth-round asset therefore failed to produce roster value for St. Louis.
Final Verdict
Atlanta Falcons Win. Atlanta earns a B- because a fourth-round pick bought one season of legitimate quarterback depth on a young expansion roster. St. Louis earns a D+ because the draft choice became a player who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game. The Falcons' return was modest, but it was clearly more valuable than the realized Cardinals return.