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Russ Bolinger to the Los Angeles Rams

April 26, 1983 · Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams

This trade is the root of the Mike Fanning (1983) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Detroit Lions receives

  • a 1983 fifth-round pick (No. 115, became Demetrious Johnson)
  • DT Mike Fanning

Los Angeles Rams receives

  • a 1984 fifth-round pick (No. 133, became Hal Stephens)
  • G Russ Bolinger
Full trade terms

On April 26, 1983, Detroit Lions sent a 1984 fifth-round pick (No. 133, became Hal Stephens) and G Russ Bolinger to Los Angeles Rams for a 1983 fifth-round pick (No. 115, became Demetrious Johnson) and DT Mike Fanning.

What the assets did next

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