Special K Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Just wondering if swapping draft picks as part of a trade for a player is allowable by the NFL. For example, could the Bills and 49'ers swap 2nd round picks (pick 41 for pick 62) in exchange for Alex Smith? I don't want this to turn into an Alex Smith thread, just wondering if something like this is possible. I can't think of anthing like this done in the past......maybe it just hasn't been done because its not a very good idea. Anybody have any thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Trades that involve a team trading down for a draft pick and a player while only giving up one draft pick have happened before, just not that often. Also the players involved in such trades are generally low-end players. So a trade like this involving Alex Smith seems highly doubtful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Matt Schaub was involved in a deal like this. Texans and falcons swapped I believe the 8th and 10th pick. Iirc the texans threw in another pick or two. I'm on my phone or I'd provide a link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 The Seahawks acquired Charlie Whitehurst by swapping their high 2nd round pick with SD's low 2nd rounder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Question answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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