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Champ Bailey to the Denver Broncos

March 4, 2004 · Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins

This trade is the root of the Champ Bailey (2004) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Denver Broncos receives

  • a 2004 second-round pick (No. 41, became Tatum Bell)
  • CB Champ Bailey

Washington Redskins receives

  • RB Clinton Portis

Trade context

Denver sent star running back Clinton Portis to Washington for star cornerback Champ Bailey and a second-round pick that became Tatum Bell.

Full trade terms

On March 4, 2004, Denver Broncos sent RB Clinton Portis to Washington Redskins for a 2004 second-round pick (No. 41, became Tatum Bell) and CB Champ Bailey.

What the assets did next

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