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Dave Pureifory to the New England Patriots

August 22, 1978 · New England Patriots, Pittsburgh Steelers

This trade is the root of the Dave Pureifory (1978) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

New England Patriots receives

  • DE Dave Pureifory

Pittsburgh Steelers receives

  • a 1979 sixth-round pick (No. 161, became Dwayne Woodruff)

Trade context

The Patriots acquired defensive end Dave Pureifory from the Steelers for New England's 1979 sixth-round pick.

Full trade terms

On August 22, 1978, New England Patriots sent a 1979 sixth-round pick (No. 161, became Dwayne Woodruff) to Pittsburgh Steelers for DE Dave Pureifory.

What the assets did next

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