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Lemar Parrish to the Washington Redskins

July 24, 1978 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Washington Redskins

This trade is the root of the Lemar Parrish (1978-1982) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Tampa Bay Buccaneers receives

  • a 1979 first-round pick (No. 12, became Charles Alexander)

Washington Redskins receives

  • DE Coy Bacon
  • DB Lemar Parrish

Trade context

Washington acquired defensive end Coy Bacon and defensive back Lemar Parrish from the Buccaneers for three draft picks including a 1979 first-rounder.

Full trade terms

On July 24, 1978, Tampa Bay Buccaneers sent DE Coy Bacon and DB Lemar Parrish to Washington Redskins for a 1979 first-round pick (No. 12, became Charles Alexander).

What the assets did next

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