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Billy Kilmer to the Washington Redskins

January 23, 1971 · New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins

This trade appears in 2 trade trees — the full chains are traced there:

The trade

New Orleans Saints receives

  • a 1971 fourth-round pick (No. 88, became Wimpy Winther)
  • a 1971 eighth-round pick (No. 194, became Jimmy Elder)
  • LB Tom Roussel

Washington Redskins receives

  • QB Billy Kilmer

Trade context

Washington acquired quarterback Billy Kilmer from the Saints for Tom Roussel and two 1971 draft picks.

Full trade terms

On January 23, 1971, New Orleans Saints sent QB Billy Kilmer to Washington Redskins for a 1971 fourth-round pick (No. 88, became Wimpy Winther), a 1971 eighth-round pick (No. 194, became Jimmy Elder), and LB Tom Roussel.

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