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Bob Howard to the New England Patriots

July 3, 1975 · New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers

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

The trade

New England Patriots receives

  • DB Bob Howard

San Diego Chargers receives

  • a 1976 fifth-round pick (No. 131, became Woodrow Lowe)

Trade context

The Patriots acquired defensive back Bob Howard from San Diego for a 1976 fifth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On July 3, 1975, New England Patriots sent a 1976 fifth-round pick (No. 131, became Woodrow Lowe) to San Diego Chargers for DB Bob Howard.

What the assets did next

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