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Bob Matheson to the Miami Dolphins

September 1, 1971 · Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins

This trade is the root of the Bob Matheson (1971) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Cleveland Browns receives

  • a 1972 second-round pick (No. 51, became Lester Sims)

Miami Dolphins receives

  • Bob Matheson

Trade context

The Browns sent Bob Matheson to the Dolphins for a 1972 second-round pick.

Full trade terms

On September 1, 1971, Cleveland Browns sent Bob Matheson to Miami Dolphins for a 1972 second-round pick (No. 51, became Lester Sims).

What the assets did next

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