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Jim McMahon to the San Diego Chargers

August 18, 1989 · Chicago Bears, San Diego Chargers

This trade is the root of the Jim McMahon (1989) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Chicago Bears receives

  • a 1990 second-round pick (No. 33, became Ron Cox)

San Diego Chargers receives

  • QB Jim McMahon

Trade context

Bears trade QB Jim McMahon to Chargers for 1990 2nd

Full trade terms

On August 18, 1989, Chicago Bears sent QB Jim McMahon to San Diego Chargers for a 1990 second-round pick (No. 33, became Ron Cox).

What the assets did next

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