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Worst NFL trades ever, including Deshaun Watson to the Cleveland Browns

Worst NFL trades of all time
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What is the worst trade in NFL history? The National Football League doesn’t have as many blockbuster trades as the MLB and NBA. However, in recent years, we’ve seen some of the worst NFL trades of all time made with disastrous results for the teams making the big splash.

It should come as no surprise that trading for a quarterback is risky. The Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos found that out in deals for Deshaun Watson and Russell Wilson. Of course, their misfortune also provides things for NFL fans to look back on and mock. With that in mind, let’s examine the worst NFL trades ever.

Cleveland Browns massive Deshaun Watson gamble backfires

Worst NFL trades of all time
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Denver Broncos bailed on disastrous Russell Wilson trade after 2 years

Worst NFL trades of all time, Russell Wilson
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Atlanta Falcons give away a Hall of Fame quarterback

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Bill O’Brien essentially donates DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals

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Las Vegas Raiders get nothing but headaches from Antonio Brown trade

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San Francisco 49ers overpay for the end of O.J. Simpson’s career

Worst NFL trades ever
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San Francisco 49ers give up the future for Trey Lance

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Minnesota Vikings’ infamous Herschel Walker trade

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