Sam Howell NFL Trade History

Jacksonville sent cornerback C.J. Henderson and a 2022 fifth-round pick to Carolina for tight end Dan Arnold and a 2022 third-round choice. The Jaguars used the higher selection, No. 70, on linebacker Chad Muma, giving them both immediate tight end help and materially stronger draft capital. Henderson's Carolina tenure did not produce enough value to offset that combined return.

Carolina moved up for linebacker Brandon Smith at No. 120 and also received pick No. 189, used on edge defender Amare Barno. Washington received two fifth-rounders and selected Sam Howell and Cole Turner. Howell later started all 17 games for the Commanders in 2023 and was traded for additional draft value, while Carolina received only modest returns from Smith and Barno. Washington clearly created the stronger package.

Minnesota sent pick 142 to Seattle for quarterback Sam Howell and pick 172, then converted No. 172 into picks 201 and 202 for Kobe King and Gavin Bartholomew. Howell did not make the regular-season roster, but Minnesota later packaged him and a 2026 sixth to Philadelphia for 2026 fifth- and 2027 seventh-round picks. Seattle used 142 on Rylie Mills, leaving a modest Vikings edge.

Minnesota sent Sam Howell and a 2026 sixth-round pick to Philadelphia for a 2026 fifth and a 2027 seventh. Howell did not record a regular-season pass for the Eagles in 2025, serving as quarterback depth rather than creating measurable game production. Minnesota's fifth became pick No. 163, Charles Demmings, while the Vikings also retained the future seventh. The stronger draft position gives Minnesota the early advantage.