Rams trade Eric Dickerson to Colts in blockbuster three-team deal

On October 31, 1987, the Los Angeles Rams traded running back Eric Dickerson to the Indianapolis Colts in a significant three-team trade. As part of the deal, the Rams received three first-round draft choices, three second-round picks, and running backs Greg Bell and Owen Gill. Dickerson's relationship with the Rams soured, partly due to contract disputes, leading to the desire for a change. He signed a four-year, $5.7 million contract with the Colts upon arrival. The trade is seen as one of the largest in NFL history, with Rams coach John Robinson emphasizing team cohesion over individual talent in light of the decision.

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