NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Denver acquired Wayne Mattingly from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1977 draft pick (?-?). Denver paid draft capital for Wayne Mattingly, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers.

July 7, 1976 Denver BroncosPittsburgh Steelers Confidence: medium Tier: minor Provisional Record

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

  • pick 1977 draft pick (?-?)

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Wayne Mattingly from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1977 draft pick (?-?). Denver paid draft capital for Wayne Mattingly, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Wayne Mattingly from Pittsburgh Steelers for 1977 draft pick (?-?). Denver paid draft capital for Wayne Mattingly, 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 Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers received 1977 draft pick (?-?) and gave up Wayne Mattingly.