30 Biggest Blockbuster Trades In NFL History

Darren - March 30, 2022

30 Biggest Blockbuster Trades In NFL History

Darren - March 30, 2022

2. Jerry Rice

Rice is the greatest receiver in NFL history. He built his 21-season career in San Francisco but things could have worked out very differently. The Patriots had the first pick in 1985 but later agreed to trade with the 49ers. San Francisco sent three picks to New England to move up and snatch Rice. It proved to be a franchise-defining decision for the 49ers.

He was a three-time Super Bowl champion including an MVP performance. The 13-time Pro Bowler also led the NFL in receiving yards in six seasons. Meanwhile, Rice won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award twice. The only thing he’s missing is the NFL MVP award but that’s often reserved for quarterbacks. This blockbuster trade instigated a glorious career (via Sportskeeda).

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1. Herschel Walker

This remains the most one-sided and worst trade in NFL history. Walker was phenomenal for the Cowboys. This convinced the Vikings that he was the missing piece to help them win a Super Bowl. However, Minnesota should accept that they’re never going to win a ring. That’s because Walker’s form immediately dissolved after he arrived in a blockbuster trade. 18 players switched in this chaotic deal.

Meanwhile, Minnesota gave up everything to bring him North. Dallas received a pair of first-round picks and three second-round picks. Oh, and the Vikings also threw in a third-rounder for good measure. Walker stayed in Minnesota for two seasons without posting 1,000 yards. Then, the Cowboys won three Super Bowls in the space of four years when they built a dynasty off of the insane haul the Vikings had signed off on (via Fanbuzz).

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30 Biggest Blockbuster Trades In NFL History