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Otto Stowe to the Los Angeles Rams

January 1975 · Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Rams

This trade is the root of the Otto Stowe (1975) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Denver Broncos receives

  • DT Phil Olsen

Los Angeles Rams receives

  • a 1976 third-round pick (No. 75, became John Smith)
  • a 1977 sixth-round pick (No. 156, became Art Best)
  • WR Otto Stowe

Trade context

The Broncos acquired defensive tackle Phil Olsen from the Rams for Otto Stowe and two future draft picks.

Full trade terms

On January 1975, Denver Broncos sent a 1976 third-round pick (No. 75, became John Smith), a 1977 sixth-round pick (No. 156, became Art Best), and WR Otto Stowe to Los Angeles Rams for DT Phil Olsen.

What the assets did next

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