Cleveland acquires QB Deshaun Watson from Houston (2022-03-18) for three first-rounders and three Day 3 picks. Houston's 2024 sixth-rounder also goes to Cleveland. Every root asset is traced to a verified outcome.
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On March 26, 2021, Miami Dolphins sent a 2022 first-round pick (No. 15, became Kenyon Green), a 2021 first-round pick (No. 12, became Micah Parsons), and a 2021 fourth-round pick (No. 123, became Zech McPhearson) to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2021 first-round pick (No. 6, became Jaylen Waddle) and a 2021 fifth-round pick (No. 156, became Isaiahh Loudermilk).
Sent2021 4th-round pick No. 113 (originally CAR) — became Derrick Barnes (unverified), 2021 7th-round pick No. 257 (originally CLE) — became Jermar Jefferson (unverified)
Received2022 4th-round pick No. 107 (originally DET) — became Dameon Pierce, 2021 5th-round pick No. 153 (originally DET) — became Tony Fields (unverified)
On May 1, 2021, Cleveland Browns sent a 2021 fourth-round pick (No. 113, became Derrick Barnes) and a 2021 seventh-round pick (No. 257, became Jermar Jefferson) to Detroit Lions for a 2022 fourth-round pick (No. 107, became Dameon Pierce) and a 2021 fifth-round pick (No. 153, became Tony Fields).
Received2022 7th-round pick No. 227 (originally CAR) — became Nick Muse (unverified), Denzel Perryman (ILB)
On August 25, 2021, Carolina Panthers sent a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 227, became Nick Muse) and ILB Denzel Perryman to Las Vegas Raiders for a 2022 sixth-round pick (No. 199, became Cade Mays).
Sent2022 6th-round pick No. 187 (originally DEN) — became Nick Zakelj (unverified), 2023 7th-round pick No. 222 (originally SF) — became DeWayne McBride (unverified)
ReceivedJonas Griffith (ILB), 2022 7th-round pick No. 250 (originally SF) — became Brittain Brown
On August 31, 2021, Denver Broncos sent a 2022 sixth-round pick (No. 187, became Nick Zakelj) and a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 222, became DeWayne McBride) to San Francisco 49ers for ILB Jonas Griffith and a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 250, became Brittain Brown).
On August 31, 2021, Green Bay Packers sent a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 191, became Trey Palmer) to Los Angeles Rams for a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 235, became Lew Nichols) and P Corey Bojorquez.
On October 15, 2021, Arizona Cardinals sent a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 166, became Tycen Anderson) and CB Tay Gowan to Philadelphia Eagles for TE Zach Ertz.
Sent2023 7th-round pick No. 241 (originally DEN) — became Cory Trice Jr. (unverified), Stephen Weatherly (DE)
Received2022 7th-round pick No. 250 (originally SF) — became Brittain Brown
On October 23, 2021, Denver Broncos sent a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 250, became Brittain Brown) to Minnesota Vikings for a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 241, became Cory Trice Jr.) and DE Stephen Weatherly.
On October 25, 2021, Denver Broncos sent a 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 189, became Mekhi Wingo) to Los Angeles Rams for a 2024 seventh-round pick (No. 234, became Jonah Laulu) and ILB Kenny Young.
Sent2022 2nd-round pick No. 47 (originally IND) — became Phidarian Mathis (unverified), 2022 7th-round pick No. 240 (originally IND) — became Christian Holmes (unverified), Carson Wentz (QB)
Received2022 3rd-round pick No. 73 (originally WAS) — became Jelani Woods (unverified), 2023 3rd-round pick No. 79 (originally WAS) — became Josh Downs (unverified), 2022 2nd-round pick No. 42 (originally WAS) — became Andrew Booth Jr.
On March 16, 2022, Indianapolis Colts sent a 2022 second-round pick (No. 47, became Phidarian Mathis), a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 240, became Christian Holmes), and QB Carson Wentz to Washington Commanders for a 2022 third-round pick (No. 73, became Jelani Woods), a 2023 third-round pick (No. 79, became Josh Downs), and a 2022 second-round pick (No. 42, became Andrew Booth Jr.).
On March 17, 2022, Green Bay Packers sent WR Davante Adams to Las Vegas Raiders for a 2022 first-round pick (No. 22, became Quay Walker) and a 2022 second-round pick (No. 53, became Alec Pierce).
Sent2022 1st-round pick No. 13 (originally CLE) — became Jordan Davis, 2022 4th-round pick No. 107 (originally DET) — became Dameon Pierce, 2023 3rd-round pick No. 73 (originally CLE) — became Jalin Hyatt, 2024 1st-round pick No. 23 (originally CLE) — became Brian Thomas Jr., 2024 4th-round pick No. 123 (originally CLE) — became Cade Stover, 2023 1st-round pick No. 12 (originally CLE) — became Jahmyr Gibbs
ReceivedDeshaun Watson (QB), 2024 6th-round pick No. 203 (originally HOU) — became Will Reichard
Root trade, agreed/reported 2022-03-18. Initial reports described Houston's 2024 pick as a fifth-rounder; official terms: Watson plus HOU's 2024 sixth-rounder to CLE for six CLE draft picks.
Received2022 1st-round pick No. 29 (originally MIA) — became Cole Strange (unverified), 2022 2nd-round pick No. 50 (originally MIA) — became Tyquan Thornton (unverified), 2022 4th-round pick No. 121 (originally MIA) — became Jack Jones (unverified), 2023 6th-round pick No. 178 (originally KC) — became Eric Scott Jr. (unverified), 2023 4th-round pick No. 122 (originally DET) — became Jon Gaines (unverified)
On March 23, 2022, Kansas City Chiefs sent WR Tyreek Hill to Miami Dolphins for a 2022 first-round pick (No. 29, became Cole Strange), a 2022 second-round pick (No. 50, became Tyquan Thornton), a 2022 fourth-round pick (No. 121, became Jack Jones), a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 178, became Eric Scott Jr.), and a 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 122, became Jon Gaines).
Sent2022 2nd-round pick No. 46 (originally MIN) — became Josh Paschal, 2022 1st-round pick No. 12 (originally MIN) — became Jameson Williams
Received2022 1st-round pick No. 32 (originally LAR) — became Lewis Cine, 2022 2nd-round pick No. 34 (originally DET) — became Christian Watson, 2022 3rd-round pick No. 66 (originally DET) — became Brian Asamoah
2022 draft-night trade. DET moved up for WR Jameson Williams (Alabama) at No. 12; MIN drafted S Lewis Cine (Georgia) at No. 32 and LB Brian Asamoah (Oklahoma) at No. 66.
Received2022 4th-round pick No. 124 (originally PHI) — became Cade York
Day 2 of the 2022 draft. HOU sent 2022 picks Nos. 68, 108 and 124 to CLE for No. 44. Only the tree asset (No. 124, originally PHI's, acquired by HOU in dw-t2) is modeled. CLE drafted K Cade York (LSU) at No. 124.
Received2022 5th-round pick No. 162 (originally PHI) — became Montrell Washington
Day 2 of the 2022 draft. DEN sent No. 75 to HOU for Nos. 80 and 162. Only the tree asset (No. 162, originally PHI's, acquired by HOU in dw-t2) is modeled; No. 80 was originally NO's (Bradley Roby trade). DEN drafted WR Montrell Washington (Samford) at No. 162.
Sent2022 2nd-round pick No. 42 (originally WAS) — became Andrew Booth Jr., 2022 4th-round pick No. 122 (originally IND) — became Zamir White
Received2022 2nd-round pick No. 53 (originally LV) — became Alec Pierce, 2022 3rd-round pick No. 77 (originally MIN) — became Bernhard Raimann, 2022 6th-round pick No. 192 (originally MIN) — became Andrew Ogletree
Day 2 of the 2022 draft. MIN moved up for CB Andrew Booth Jr. at No. 42; IND drafted WR Alec Pierce (No. 53), OT Bernhard Raimann (No. 77) and TE Andrew Ogletree (No. 192).
Sent2022 2nd-round pick No. 44 (originally CLE) — became John Metchie (unverified)
Received2022 4th-round pick No. 124 (originally PHI) — became Cade York, 2022 3rd-round pick No. 68 (originally HOU) — became Martin Emerson (unverified), 2022 4th-round pick No. 108 (originally HOU) — became Perrion Winfrey (unverified)
On April 29, 2022, Cleveland Browns sent a 2022 second-round pick (No. 44, became John Metchie) to Houston Texans for a 2022 fourth-round pick (No. 124, became Cade York), a 2022 third-round pick (No. 68, became Martin Emerson), and a 2022 fourth-round pick (No. 108, became Perrion Winfrey).
On April 29, 2022, Denver Broncos sent a 2022 third-round pick (No. 75, became Christian Harris) to Houston Texans for a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 162, became Montrell Washington) and a 2022 third-round pick (No. 80, became Greg Dulcich).
On April 29, 2022, Las Vegas Raiders sent a 2022 third-round pick (No. 86, became Malik Willis) to Tennessee Titans for a 2022 third-round pick (No. 90, became Dylan Parham) and a 2022 fifth-round pick.
Received2022 5th-round pick No. 166 (originally ARI) — became Tycen Anderson
Day 3 of the 2022 draft. HOU sent Nos. 166 and 207 to CHI for No. 150. Only the tree asset (No. 166, originally ARI's, acquired by HOU in dw-t2) is modeled.
Received2022 5th-round pick No. 166 (originally ARI) — became Tycen Anderson
Day 3 of the 2022 draft, after acquiring No. 166 from HOU earlier the same day. CHI sent No. 166 to CIN for Nos. 174 and 226. CIN drafted S Tycen Anderson (Toledo) at No. 166.
Sent2022 5th-round pick No. 174 (originally CIN) — became Dominique Robinson (unverified), 2022 7th-round pick No. 226 (originally CIN) — became Ja'Tyre Carter (unverified)
Received2022 5th-round pick No. 166 (originally ARI) — became Tycen Anderson
On April 30, 2022, Chicago Bears sent a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 166, became Tycen Anderson) to Cincinnati Bengals for a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 174, became Dominique Robinson) and a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 226, became Ja'Tyre Carter).
On April 30, 2022, Chicago Bears sent a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 150, became Thomas Booker) to Houston Texans for a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 166, became Tycen Anderson) and a 2022 sixth-round pick (No. 207, became Doug Kramer).
Sent2022 5th-round pick No. 175 (originally LAR) — became Matthew Butler (unverified), 2022 7th-round pick No. 238 (originally LAR) — became Thayer Munford Jr. (unverified)
Received2022 5th-round pick (originally LV)
On April 30, 2022, Los Angeles Rams sent a 2022 fifth-round pick (No. 175, became Matthew Butler) and a 2022 seventh-round pick (No. 238, became Thayer Munford Jr.) to Las Vegas Raiders for a 2022 fifth-round pick.
Sent2024 7th-round pick No. 223 (originally NE) — became Trey Taylor (unverified), Justin Herron (LT)
Received2024 6th-round pick No. 188 (originally MIN) — became Jamal Hill
On September 21, 2022, Las Vegas Raiders sent a 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 188, became Jamal Hill) to New England Patriots for a 2024 seventh-round pick (No. 223, became Trey Taylor) and LT Justin Herron.
Sent2023 4th-round pick No. 105 (originally ARI) — became Kelee Ringo, 2023 1st-round pick No. 3 (originally ARI) — became Will Anderson Jr.
Received2023 2nd-round pick No. 33 (originally HOU) — became Will Levis, 2024 1st-round pick No. 27 (originally HOU) — became Darius Robinson, 2024 3rd-round pick No. 90 (originally HOU) — became Elijah Jones, 2023 1st-round pick No. 12 (originally CLE) — became Jahmyr Gibbs
2023 draft-night trade. HOU drafted EDGE Will Anderson Jr. (Alabama) at No. 3; ARI drafted DL Darius Robinson (Missouri) at No. 27 in 2024. ARI later traded No. 12 to DET (see stafford_goff_2021, sg-t4); DET drafted RB Jahmyr Gibbs.
Sent2023 1st-round pick No. 12 (originally CLE) — became Jahmyr Gibbs, 2023 2nd-round pick No. 34 (originally ARI) — became Sam LaPorta, 2023 5th-round pick No. 168 (originally ARI) — became Owen Pappoe (unverified)
Received2023 3rd-round pick No. 81 (originally DET) — became Tyjae Spears (unverified), 2023 1st-round pick No. 6 (originally LAR) — became Paris Johnson Jr.
Sent2023 3rd-round pick No. 81 (originally DET) — became Tyjae Spears (unverified), 2023 1st-round pick No. 6 (originally LAR) — became Paris Johnson Jr.
Received2023 1st-round pick No. 12 (originally CLE) — became Jahmyr Gibbs, 2023 2nd-round pick No. 34 (originally ARI) — became Sam LaPorta, 2023 5th-round pick No. 168 (originally ARI) — became Owen Pappoe (unverified)
2023 draft-night trade. ARI drafted OT Paris Johnson Jr. (Ohio State) at No. 6; DET drafted RB Jahmyr Gibbs (Alabama) at No. 12 and TE Sam LaPorta (Iowa) at No. 34.
Sent2023 4th-round pick No. 105 (originally ARI) — became Kelee Ringo, 2023 1st-round pick No. 3 (originally ARI) — became Will Anderson Jr.
Received2023 2nd-round pick No. 33 (originally HOU) — became Will Levis, 2024 1st-round pick No. 27 (originally HOU) — became Darius Robinson, 2023 1st-round pick No. 12 (originally CLE) — became Jahmyr Gibbs, 2024 3rd-round pick (originally HOU) (unverified)
On April 27, 2023, Arizona Cardinals sent a 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 105, became Kelee Ringo) and a 2023 first-round pick (No. 3, became Will Anderson Jr.) to Houston Texans for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 33, became Will Levis), a 2024 first-round pick (No. 27, became Darius Robinson), a 2023 first-round pick (No. 12, became Jahmyr Gibbs), and a 2024 third-round pick.
Received2023 2nd-round pick No. 33 (originally HOU) — became Will Levis, 2023 3rd-round pick No. 81 (originally DET) — became Tyjae Spears (unverified)
Day 2 of the 2023 draft. ARI sent Nos. 33 (originally HOU's, acquired in dw-t7) and 81 (originally DET's, acquired in the Stafford tree's sg-t4) to TEN for Nos. 41, 72 and a 2024 third-rounder. Only the two tree assets are modeled. TEN drafted QB Will Levis (Kentucky) at No. 33; ARI drafted EDGE BJ Ojulari (LSU) at No. 41.
Day 2 of the 2023 draft. NYG drafted WR Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee) at No. 73; LAR drafted DT Kobie Turner (Wake Forest) at No. 89 and QB Stetson Bennett (Georgia) at No. 128.
Sent2023 2nd-round pick No. 41 (originally TEN) — became B.J. Ojulari (unverified), 2023 3rd-round pick No. 72 (originally TEN) — became Garrett Williams (unverified), 2024 3rd-round pick No. 71 (originally TEN) — became Isaiah Adams (unverified)
Received2023 2nd-round pick No. 33 (originally HOU) — became Will Levis, 2023 3rd-round pick No. 81 (originally DET) — became Tyjae Spears (unverified)
On April 28, 2023, Arizona Cardinals sent a 2023 second-round pick (No. 33, became Will Levis) and a 2023 third-round pick (No. 81, became Tyjae Spears) to Tennessee Titans for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 41, became B.J. Ojulari), a 2023 third-round pick (No. 72, became Garrett Williams), and a 2024 third-round pick (No. 71, became Isaiah Adams).
On April 28, 2023, Denver Broncos sent a 2023 third-round pick (No. 68, became Hendon Hooker) and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 139, became Clayton Tune) to Detroit Lions for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 63, became Marvin Mims) and a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 183, became JL Skinner).
Received2023 2nd-round pick No. 63 (originally DET) — became Marvin Mims (unverified), 2023 7th-round pick No. 249 (originally KC) — became Moro Ojomo (unverified), 2023 4th-round pick No. 122 (originally DET) — became Jon Gaines (unverified)
On April 28, 2023, Detroit Lions sent a 2023 second-round pick (No. 55, became Rashee Rice) and a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 194, became Keondre Coburn) to Kansas City Chiefs for a 2023 second-round pick (No. 63, became Marvin Mims), a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 249, became Moro Ojomo), and a 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 122, became Jon Gaines).
Sent2023 3rd-round pick No. 69 (originally LAR) — became Tank Dell, 2023 5th-round pick No. 191 (originally LAR) (unverified)
Received2023 5th-round pick No. 161 (originally HOU) — became Nick Hampton, 2023 3rd-round pick No. 73 (originally CLE) — became Jalin Hyatt
On April 28, 2023, Houston Texans sent a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 161, became Nick Hampton) and a 2023 third-round pick (No. 73, became Jalin Hyatt) to Los Angeles Rams for a 2023 third-round pick (No. 69, became Tank Dell) and a 2023 fifth-round pick (No. 191).
Day 3 of the 2023 draft. PHI traded up for CB Kelee Ringo (Georgia) at No. 105, sending its 2024 third-rounder (No. 86) to HOU. HOU later sent No. 86 back to PHI in dw-t3.
Day 3 of the 2023 draft. HOU sent No. 191 (originally LAR's, acquired in dw-t8) to PHI for 2023 seventh-rounders Nos. 230 and 248. Only the tree asset is modeled.
Day 3 of the 2023 draft, after acquiring No. 191 from HOU earlier the same day. PHI sent No. 191 to TB for a 2024 fifth-rounder. TB drafted WR Trey Palmer (Nebraska) at No. 191.
Received2024 6th-round pick No. 189 (originally BUF) — became Mekhi Wingo (unverified), 2023 7th-round pick No. 252 (originally LAR) — became Alex Austin (unverified)
On April 29, 2023, Buffalo Bills sent a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 215, became Zach Evans) to Los Angeles Rams for a 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 189, became Mekhi Wingo) and a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 252, became Alex Austin).
On April 29, 2023, Houston Texans sent a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 191, became Trey Palmer) to Philadelphia Eagles for a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 248, became Brandon Hill) and a 2023 seventh-round pick (No. 230, became Nick Broeker).
Received2024 5th-round pick No. 167 (originally MIN) — became Keilan Robinson, 2023 4th-round pick No. 134 (originally KC) — became Jay Ward (unverified)
On April 29, 2023, Kansas City Chiefs sent a 2024 fifth-round pick (No. 167, became Keilan Robinson) and a 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 134, became Jay Ward) to Minnesota Vikings for a 2023 fourth-round pick (No. 119, became Chamarri Connor).
On April 29, 2023, Philadelphia Eagles sent a 2023 sixth-round pick (No. 191, became Trey Palmer) to Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2024 fifth-round pick (No. 161, became Dominique Hampton).
Received2024 6th-round pick No. 203 (originally HOU) — became Will Reichard
CLE sent 2024 picks Nos. 136 and 203 to DEN for WR Jerry Jeudy. Only the tree asset (No. 203, originally HOU's, acquired by CLE in the Watson root trade) is modeled.
Sent2024 4th-round pick No. 102 (originally SEA) — became Troy Franklin (unverified), 2024 6th-round pick No. 179 (originally WAS) — became Sataoa Laumea (unverified), Sam Howell (QB)
Received2024 3rd-round pick No. 78 (originally SEA) — became Calen Bullock, 2024 5th-round pick No. 152 (originally WAS) — became Ainias Smith (unverified)
On March 14, 2024, Seattle Seahawks sent a 2024 third-round pick (No. 78, became Calen Bullock) and a 2024 fifth-round pick (No. 152, became Ainias Smith) to Washington Commanders for a 2024 fourth-round pick (No. 102, became Troy Franklin), a 2024 sixth-round pick (No. 179, became Sataoa Laumea), and QB Sam Howell.
Sent2024 2nd-round pick No. 42 (originally MIN) — became Kamari Lassiter, 2024 6th-round pick No. 188 (originally MIN) — became Jamal Hill, 2025 2nd-round pick No. 56 (originally MIN) — became Ozzy Trapilo
Received2024 1st-round pick No. 23 (originally CLE) — became Brian Thomas Jr., 2024 7th-round pick No. 232 (originally SF) — became Levi Drake Rodriguez (unverified)
Sent2024 1st-round pick No. 23 (originally CLE) — became Brian Thomas Jr., 2024 7th-round pick No. 232 (originally SF) — became Levi Drake Rodriguez (unverified)
Received2024 2nd-round pick No. 42 (originally MIN) — became Kamari Lassiter, 2024 6th-round pick No. 188 (originally MIN) — became Jamal Hill, 2025 2nd-round pick No. 56 (originally MIN) — became Ozzy Trapilo
HOU initiated the deal (per Schefter) to add 2025 capital aimed at a WR trade. MIN later flipped No. 23 to JAX (dw-t10). HOU drafted CB Kamari Lassiter (Georgia) at No. 42 and LB Jamal Hill (Oregon) at No. 188.
Received2024 5th-round pick No. 167 (originally MIN) — became Keilan Robinson, 2025 3rd-round pick No. 88 (originally MIN) — became Caleb Ransaw, 2025 4th-round pick No. 126 (originally MIN) — became Dylan Sampson, 2024 1st-round pick No. 23 (originally CLE) — became Brian Thomas Jr.
2024 draft-night trade. MIN drafted EDGE Dallas Turner (Alabama) at No. 17; JAX drafted WR Brian Thomas Jr. (LSU) at No. 23, RB Keilan Robinson (Texas) at No. 167, and CB Caleb Ransaw (Tulane) at No. 88 in 2025. JAX's 2025 fourth (No. 126) went to CLE in the Travis Hunter deal; CLE drafted RB Dylan Sampson (Tennessee).
Received2024 6th-round pick No. 203 (originally HOU) — became Will Reichard
Day 1 of the 2024 draft. NYJ sent Nos. 10 and 203 to MIN for Nos. 11, 129 and 157 (J.J. McCarthy trade-up). Only the tree asset is modeled. MIN drafted K Will Reichard (Alabama) at No. 203.
Day 2 of the 2024 draft, after re-acquiring No. 86 from HOU earlier the same day (dw-t3). PHI sent No. 86 (originally PHI's own 2024 third-rounder) to SF for Nos. 94 and 132. Only the tree asset is modeled. SF drafted OL Dominick Puni (Kansas) at No. 86.
Round 1 of the 2025 draft. JAX sent Nos. 5, 36, 126 and a 2026 first-rounder to CLE for Nos. 2, 104 and 200 (Travis Hunter trade-up). Only the tree asset (No. 126, originally MIN's, acquired by JAX in dw-t10) is modeled. CLE drafted RB Dylan Sampson (Tennessee) at No. 126.
On April 24, 2025, Cleveland Browns sent a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 179, became Ollie Gordon), a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 216, became Jeremy Crawshaw), and a 2025 seventh-round pick (No. 255, became Luke Lachey) to Houston Texans for a 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 166, became Tory Horton) and a 2027 fifth-round pick.
On April 26, 2025, Cleveland Browns sent a 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 166, became Tory Horton) and a 2025 sixth-round pick (No. 192, became Bryce Cabeldue) to Seattle Seahawks for a 2025 fifth-round pick (No. 144, became Shedeur Sanders).
