Trade 1
April 25, 2009
Miami Dolphins received 2009 5th round pick (165th overall, Chris Clemons).
NFL Trade History
Chris Clemons NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Chris Clemons to 3 exact public NFL transactions involving Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks.
3 Recorded trades
4 Teams represented
2009–2010 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Chris Clemons Appears in the Trade Database
This profile follows Chris Clemons across 3 recorded transactions from April 25, 2009 through March 17, 2010. Each connection below comes from the database relationship for that transaction rather than a name-only search.
Trade 2
March 16, 2010
Seattle Seahawks received Chris Clemons.
Trade 3
March 17, 2010
Seattle Seahawks received Chris Clemons.
Across this profile, the recorded verdicts are Miami Dolphins Win; Seattle Seahawks Win. The timeline spans 2009–2010 and 4 represented teams.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
Every transaction below comes from an explicit player-to-trade relationship in the TradeVerdicts database. Name-only substring matching is not used.
The cards summarize the date, teams, assets, grades, and verdict. Open the full trade page for the complete analysis and sourcing context. Grading standards are explained in the TradeVerdicts methodology.
Chronological Timeline
3 Recorded Trades
Trade 1 of 3
Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins
Miami moved down five spots in the second round and added a fifth-rounder, selecting Sean Smith at No. 61 and Chris Clemons at No. 165. Smith became a four-year starting corner for the Dolphins, while Clemons developed into a regular starter at safety. Indianapolis got useful defensive tackle Fili Moala at No. 56, but Miami created more total starting value from the two-player return.
Assets Received
Miami Dolphins
- Pick 2009 2nd round pick (61st overall, Sean Smith)
- Pick 2009 5th round pick (165th overall, Chris Clemons)
Indianapolis Colts
- Pick 2009 2nd round pick (56th overall, Fili Moala)
Team Grades
Trade 2 of 3
Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks
Seattle acquired Chris Clemons and a 2010 fourth-round pick from Philadelphia for Darryl Tapp on March 16, 2010. Clemons became a premier Seahawks pass rusher, posting three straight 11-sack seasons and remaining part of the Super Bowl XLVIII roster. Philadelphia received three seasons of rotational line play from Tapp. The fourth-round pick added another asset, making Seattle's return substantially stronger.
Assets Received
Seattle Seahawks
- Player Chris Clemons
- Pick 2010 4th round pick (127th overall, E.J. Wilson)
Philadelphia Eagles
- Player Darryl Tapp
Team Grades
Trade 3 of 3
Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks
Philadelphia acquired Darryl Tapp, while Seattle received Chris Clemons and the 2010 fourth-round pick used on E.J. Wilson. Tapp gave the Eagles 39 regular-season games, three starts and six sacks across three seasons. Clemons became a major Seattle starter with 38 sacks in four seasons and helped the 2013 Seahawks win the Super Bowl; Wilson played only two games. Seattle realized the much stronger return.
Assets Received
Philadelphia Eagles
- Player Darryl Tapp
Seattle Seahawks
- Player Chris Clemons
- Pick 2010 4th round pick (127th overall, E.J. Wilson)