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Dave Thompson (1974) trade tree

On January 29, 1974, Detroit Lions sent a 1974 first-round pick (No. 13, became Rick Middleton) and Dave Thompson to New Orleans Saints for a 1974 first-round pick (No. 8, became Ed O'Neil) and a 1975 sixth-round pick.

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1 trades 7 assets January 29, 1974 first trade

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January 29, 1974 · First trade

New Orleans acquires Dave Thompson from Detroit

Multiple 1st-rounders

Detroit receives

  • 1974 1st-round pick No. 8 (originally NO) — became Ed O'Neil
  • 1975 6th-round pick (originally NO)

New Orleans receives

  • 1974 1st-round pick No. 13 (originally DET) — became Rick Middleton
  • Dave Thompson
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