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Rudy Redmond to the Detroit Lions

February 1, 1972 · Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions

This trade is the root of the Rudy Redmond (1972) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Atlanta Falcons receives

  • a 1972 second-round pick (No. 41, became Steve Okoniewski)

Detroit Lions receives

  • a 1973 fourth-round pick (No. 91, became Dick Jauron)
  • Rudy Redmond
  • Sonny Campbell

Trade context

Falcons trade Rudy Redmond, Sonny Campbell and a 1973 fourth-round pick to the Lions for a 1972 second-round pick (#41, Steve Okoniewski).

Full trade terms

On February 1, 1972, Atlanta Falcons sent a 1973 fourth-round pick (No. 91, became Dick Jauron), Rudy Redmond, and Sonny Campbell to Detroit Lions for a 1972 second-round pick (No. 41, became Steve Okoniewski).

What the assets did next

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