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Mitch Johnson to the Washington Redskins

July 31, 1972 · Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins

The trade

Cleveland Browns receives

  • a 1973 third-round pick (No. 54, became Paul Howard)

Washington Redskins receives

  • a 1974 eighth-round pick (No. 196, became Darwin Robinson)
  • G Mitch Johnson

Trade context

Browns trade Mitch Johnson and a 1974 eighth-round pick to Washington for a 1973 third-round pick (from New Orleans).

Full trade terms

On July 31, 1972, Cleveland Browns sent a 1974 eighth-round pick (No. 196, became Darwin Robinson) and G Mitch Johnson to Washington Redskins for a 1973 third-round pick (No. 54, became Paul Howard).

What the assets did next

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