Jerry Rice

Seattle acquired WR Jerry Rice — the NFL's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns — from the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed late-round pick. Rice was 42 and played only briefly for Seattle, but the trade gave the franchise a short chapter with the greatest receiver in league history. The trade's production value for Seattle was small, but its historical value is unique. Rice was far past his prime, so the C+ grade is appropriate; the reason this belongs above a routine standard row is that it briefly connected the Seahawks to the most accomplished receiver in NFL history.