Atlanta Falcons

Summary: Jacksonville acquired Ruke Orhorhoro from Atlanta for Maason Smith. Analysis: This is a young defensive-lineman swap with draft-pedigree upside on both sides. Until either player separates, the fairest verdict is a provisional even trade.

Seattle acquired a conditional 2027 pick (7th round) from Atlanta Falcons on 2025-08-26, sending Michael Jerrell in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — a conditional 2027 pick (7th round) for Michael Jerrell — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired WR Calvin Ridley from Atlanta (while Ridley was suspended for the entire 2022 season) for a 2023 5th-round pick and a conditional 2024 3rd-round pick. Analysis: Jacksonville gambled on Ridley's return from suspension. He played one solid season in 2023 (1,016 yards), then departed in free agency. Paying a 3rd and 5th for one productive season and then losing the player for nothing is a poor long-term return. Atlanta received picks for a player they effectively had to move. The trade is better characterized as a slight Atlanta win — they sold high on a suspended player and got draft capital. Jacksonville's C+ is too generous. Grade revised to C. Atlanta sold high on a suspended star; Jacksonville's one-year rental ultimately cost a third-round-level return for limited long-term value.

Denver traded up with Atlanta for Javonte Williams, paying a mid-round premium to target a physical running back. Williams flashed legitimate starting ability before injuries complicated the long-term grade. The process was aggressive for a running back, but the player was talented enough to keep the grade positive.

Denver acquired 2018 5th round pick (163rd overall subsequently traded, Tim Settle) from Atlanta Falcons for Ty Sambrailo. Denver converted Ty Sambrailo into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Seattle moved down from #26 in the 2017 first round, adding picks in a chain that eventually produced S Lano Hill and RB Chris Carson. The Carson outcome is the reason this trade matters. A seventh-round pick became a punishing starting running back with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons before injuries cut into his career. Atlanta got Takkarist McKinley, who flashed but did not become a franchise edge. Seattle's B grade reflects the unusual late-round payoff inside a broader trade-down sequence.

Minnesota traded down and landed Stefon Diggs, creating enormous surplus value from a fifth-round slot.

Minnesota received 2014 6th round pick (182nd overall, Antone Exum) and 2014 7th round pick (220th overall, Shamar Stephen) and sent 2014 5th round pick (168th overall, Marquis Spruill).

Denver acquired an undisclosed 2008 draft pick from Atlanta Falcons for Domonique Foxworth. Denver converted Domonique Foxworth into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Allen Rossum from Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed 2007 draft pick. Analysis: This 2007 transaction with Atlanta Falcons registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Jacksonville consolidated three 6th-round picks (195th, 198th, 203rd) into one 5th-round pick (149th overall, Uche Nwaneri). Analysis: Nwaneri became a multi-year starting right guard for Jacksonville, a starter-quality return from what was essentially a bundle of late picks. The pick consolidation worked perfectly, netting a position-starter from three roster longshots. A- is fair — this is exactly the kind of roster management move that builds sustainable depth. Atlanta received depth volume (Deon Anderson was later traded to Dallas, Doug Datish and Daren Stone had minimal impact) but gave up the clearly superior player.

Minnesota received 2007 2nd round pick (44th overall, Sidney Rice) and 2007 4th round pick (121st overall subsequently traded, Marcus Thomas) and sent 2007 2nd round pick (41st overall, Chris Houston).

Denver acquired Ellis Johnson from Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed 2004 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Ellis Johnson, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons.

Seattle acquired Michael Thompson from Atlanta Falcons on 2003-04-10, sending a conditional 2004 pick (not conveyed) in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 2003: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' B grade is tied to receiving Michael Thompson while parting with a conditional 2004 pick (not conveyed). Atlanta Falcons's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Denver acquired 2002 7th round pick (228th overall, Chris Young) from Atlanta Falcons for Henri Crockett. Denver converted Henri Crockett into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired 2002 4th round pick (112th overall subsequently traded, Dave Zastudil) from Atlanta Falcons for 2001 7th round pick (215th overall, Corey Hall), 2001 7th round pick (219th overall, Kynan Forney) and 2001 7th round pick (226th overall, Ronald Flemons). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1998 5th round pick (137th overall, Jason Simmons) from Atlanta Falcons for 1998 7th round pick (199th overall, Ephraim Salaam), 1998 7th round pick (203rd overall, Henry Slay) and 1998 7th round pick (215th overall subsequently traded, Ryan Thelwell). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Atlanta Falcons received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Seattle packaged the #11 pick and additional selections to Atlanta to move up to #3 overall for CB Shawn Springs. This was the decisive second step after Seattle flipped Rick Mirer to Chicago. Springs became a Pro Bowl-caliber corner and a seven-year starter, giving the Seahawks the high-end defensive back they were chasing. The price was steep, but Seattle turned a fading quarterback asset into a premium corner through a smart two-trade chain.

Minnesota received 1994 2nd round pick (40th overall, David Palmer) and 1995 1st round pick (11th overall, Derrick Alexander) and sent Chris Doleman and 1994 2nd round pick (45th overall, Bert Emanuel).

Denver acquired Mike Pritchard and 1995 7th round pick (222nd overall, Byron Chamberlain) from Atlanta Falcons in exchange for 1994 3rd round pick (99th overall, Alai Kalaniuvalu) and 1995 1st round pick (11th overall subsequently traded, Derrick Alexander). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Denver acquired 1993 third round pick (#83-Mike Caldwell); 1993 seventh round pick (#169-Clarence Williams III) from Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Alton Montgomery. Denver converted Alton Montgomery into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Seattle acquired Ronnie Lee (V.) from Atlanta Falcons on 1990-08-28, sending 1991 seventh round pick (#186-Mark Tucker) in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 1990: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' B grade is tied to receiving Ronnie Lee (V.) while parting with 1991 seventh round pick (#186-Mark Tucker). Atlanta Falcons's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Denver acquired Andrew Provence from Atlanta Falcons for 1989 conditional tenth round pick (if Provence makes roster) (?-?). Denver paid draft capital for Andrew Provence, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons.

Minnesota turned the No. 2 slot into Chris Doleman, a future Hall of Fame pass rusher, plus extra value.

Seattle acquired 1983 conditional draft pick (?-?) from Atlanta Falcons on 1982-04-28, sending Terry Beeson in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1983 conditional draft pick (?-?) for Terry Beeson. There is no clear evidence of a major downstream swing, so the grade stays modest rather than inflated. For TradeVerdicts, this row matters because it preserves the transaction trail without overstating the long-term Seahawks impact.

Vikings received 1976 fifth round pick (#133-Steve Wagner); sent Oscar Reed.

Denver acquired Clarence Ellis from Atlanta Falcons for Charles Greer / Charlie Greer; Jerry Simmons; 1976 sixth round pick (#169-Stan Varner). Denver paid draft capital for Clarence Ellis, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons.

Denver acquired Greg Marx; 1975 fifth round pick (#107-Stan Rogers) from Atlanta Falcons for Larron Jackson. Denver converted Larron Jackson into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Atlanta Falcons lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Vikings received Jon Sandstron; sent Tom McCauley.

Vikings received Bill Harris / Billy Harris; sent draft pick (?-?).

Vikings received draft pick (?-?); sent Don Hansen.

Vikings received 1969 fifth round pick (?-?); sent ?.

Vikings received cash; sent Bob Berry.

Vikings received cash; sent Mike Donohoe.

Vikings received cash; sent Mike Freeman.

Vikings received Bucky Pope; sent 1969 draft pick (?-?).

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ennis Snipes / Eugene Snipes? / Gene Snipes? from Atlanta Falcons for cash. Analysis: Pittsburgh paid cash — the lowest tier of trade capital — to acquire this player from Atlanta Falcons. Cash deals in this era reflected waiver-wire-level value or end-of-contract moves; they rarely involved difference-makers. The transaction registered as a minor personnel adjustment rather than a strategic shift.

Vikings received draft pick (?-?); sent John Pentecost; Jim Overman.

Vikings received 1968 seventh round pick (probably #167-Oscar Reed); 1969 draft pick (possibly #106-Jim Barnes); sent Ron VanderKelen.

Vikings received Billy Martin; sent Jerome Shay.

Vikings received 1968 seventh round pick (?-?); sent ?.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Richard Compton / Dick Compton from Atlanta Falcons for 1968 sixth round pick (#147-Joe Wynns). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Atlanta Falcons received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bill Asbury / Willie Asbury from Atlanta Falcons for 1967 sixth round pick (#142-Virgil Carter). Analysis: This 1966 transaction with Atlanta Falcons registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.