Trade 1
July 30, 1979
Minnesota Vikings received Steve Niehaus.
NFL Trade History
Steve Niehaus NFL Trade History
TradeVerdicts connects Steve Niehaus to one exact public NFL transaction involving Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.
1 Recorded trade
2 Teams represented
1979 Trade-history span
Player Transaction Context
Why Steve Niehaus Appears in the Trade Database
This profile is tied to the July 30, 1979 transaction between Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks. The card below shows exactly where Steve Niehaus appears in the recorded return, then links to the full sourced verdict.
How to Read This Profile
Trade History Overview
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Transaction Snapshot
Recorded Trade
Trade 1 of 1
Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks
Minnesota acquired defensive lineman Steve Niehaus from Seattle and received only a brief contribution. Niehaus appeared in three games for the Vikings in 1979 and made no starts. Seattle received veteran defensive end Carl Eller plus Minnesota's 1980 eighth-round selection, which became Vic Minor. The Seahawks therefore collected both a full season from Eller and another NFL player from the pick.
Assets Received
Minnesota Vikings
- Player Steve Niehaus
Seattle Seahawks
- Player Carl Eller
- Pick 1980 eighth round pick (#204-Vic Minor)