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John Dutton to the Dallas Cowboys

October 9, 1979 · Baltimore Colts, Dallas Cowboys

This trade is the root of the John Dutton (1979) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Baltimore Colts receives

  • a 1980 first-round pick (No. 24, became Derrick Hatchett)
  • a 1980 second-round pick (No. 51, became Tim Foley)

Dallas Cowboys receives

  • DT John Dutton

Trade context

The Cowboys acquired defensive end John Dutton from the Colts for 1980 first- and second-round picks.

Full trade terms

On October 9, 1979, Baltimore Colts sent DT John Dutton to Dallas Cowboys for a 1980 first-round pick (No. 24, became Derrick Hatchett) and a 1980 second-round pick (No. 51, became Tim Foley).

What the assets did next

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