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Butch Johnson to the Denver Broncos

August 20, 1984 · Denver Broncos, Houston Oilers

This trade is the root of the Butch Johnson (1984) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Denver Broncos receives

  • WR Butch Johnson

Houston Oilers receives

  • a 1985 third-round pick (No. 82, became Mike Kelley)

Trade context

Oilers trade WR Butch Johnson to the Broncos for a 1985 third-round pick (#82, used on Mike Kelley).

Full trade terms

On August 20, 1984, Denver Broncos sent a 1985 third-round pick (No. 82, became Mike Kelley) to Houston Oilers for WR Butch Johnson.

What the assets did next

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