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Doug Flutie (1986-1987) trade tree

On October 13, 1987, Chicago Bears sent QB Doug Flutie to New England Patriots for a 1988 eighth-round pick (No. 208, became David Tate).

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2 trades 10 assets October 13, 1987 first trade

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  • QB Doug Flutie moved from Los Angeles to Chicago on October 14, 1986, then to New England on October 13, 1987.

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October 14, 1986 · Chapter 1

Chicago acquires Doug Flutie from Los Angeles

Chicago receives

  • 1987 4th-round pick No. 101 (originally LAR) — became Sean Smith
  • Doug Flutie (QB)

Los Angeles receives

  • 1987 3rd-round pick No. 82 (originally CHI) — became Jeff Jaeger
  • 1987 6th-round pick No. 166 (originally CHI) — became Jon Embree
Sources: [1] [2] · Trade page

October 13, 1987 · First trade

New England acquires Doug Flutie from Chicago

Chicago receives

  • 1988 8th-round pick No. 208 (originally NE) — became David Tate

New England receives

Sources: [1] [2] · Trade page