Deal of the Decade: Eric Dickerson Blockbuster Trade Reshapes the NFL in 1987

Deal of the Decade: Eric Dickerson Blockbuster Trade Reshapes the NFL in 1987

October 31
1987 — In a three-team “Deal of the Decade” involving 10 players and/or draft choices, the Rams trade Eric Dickerson to the Colts for six draft choices and two players. Buffalo obtains the rights to Cornelius Bennett from Indianapolis, sending Greg Bell and three draft choices to the Rams. The Colts add Owen Gill and three draft choices of their own to complete the deal.

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