NFL Trade Verdict

Pittsburgh Steelers Win

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Willie Richardson; 1971 fourth round pick (#104-Dwight White) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Roy Jefferson. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1970 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

August 20, 1970 Pittsburgh SteelersIndianapolis Baltimore Colts Confidence: high Tier: major

Pittsburgh Steelers Received

Trade Summary

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Willie Richardson; 1971 fourth round pick (#104-Dwight White) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Roy Jefferson. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1970 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Trade Analysis

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Willie Richardson; 1971 fourth round pick (#104-Dwight White) from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts for Roy Jefferson. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1970 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away. Indianapolis/Baltimore Colts received Roy Jefferson and gave up Willie Richardson; 1971 fourth round pick (#104-Dwight White). The partner grade reflects the same value curve from the opposite side of the transaction.