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1972 first-round pick (No. 17) and 1 more pick to the New England Patriots

January 24, 1972 · Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots

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

The trade

New England Patriots receives

  • a 1972 first-round pick (No. 17, became Eldridge Small)
  • a 1972 third-round pick (No. 73, became Jim White)

Los Angeles Rams sent a 1972 first-round pick (No. 17, became Eldridge Small), a 1972 third-round pick (No. 73, became Jim White)

Trade context

New England received two 1972 draft picks from Los Angeles as compensation for free agent Phil Olsen.

Full trade terms

On January 24, 1972, Los Angeles Rams sent a 1972 first-round pick (No. 17, became Eldridge Small) and a 1972 third-round pick (No. 73, became Jim White) to New England Patriots; return not recorded.

What the assets did next

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