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Rich Gannon to the Minnesota Vikings

July 1, 1987 · Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots

This trade appears in 2 trade trees — the full chains are traced there:

The trade

Minnesota Vikings receives

  • QB Rich Gannon

New England Patriots receives

  • a 1988 eleventh-round pick (No. 294, became Marvin Allen)
  • a 1988 fourth-round pick (No. 97, became Sammy Martin)

Trade context

Patriots trade the rights to quarterback Rich Gannon to the Vikings for 1988 fourth- and eleventh-round picks (#97, #294).

Full trade terms

On July 1, 1987, Minnesota Vikings sent a 1988 eleventh-round pick (No. 294, became Marvin Allen) and a 1988 fourth-round pick (No. 97, became Sammy Martin) to New England Patriots for QB Rich Gannon.

What the assets did next

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