Even Trade Seattle acquired Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) from Washington Commanders on 2024-03-14, sending 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) and gave up 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith), with the available evidence supporting a C grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.
