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Joe Theismann to the Washington Redskins

January 25, 1974 · Miami Dolphins, Washington Redskins

This trade is the root of the Joe Theismann (1974) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Miami Dolphins receives

  • a 1976 first-round pick (No. 17, became Larry Gordon)

Washington Redskins receives

  • QB Joe Theismann

Trade context

The Redskins acquired quarterback Joe Theismann from the Dolphins for a 1976 first-round pick.

Full trade terms

On January 25, 1974, Miami Dolphins sent QB Joe Theismann to Washington Redskins for a 1976 first-round pick (No. 17, became Larry Gordon).

What the assets did next

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