Cleveland Browns

Seattle acquired 2026 5th round pick (148th overall, Beau Stephens) from Cleveland Browns on 2026-04-25, sending a 2027 4th round pick in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2026 5th round pick (148th overall, Beau Stephens) for a 2027 4th round pick. 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.

Denver moved up in the fifth round with Cleveland to select tight end Justin Joly, sending a later fifth-rounder and a sixth-rounder to complete the jump. The Broncos paid a modest price to target a specific Day 3 tight end rather than waiting on the board. The trade fits a roster-building pattern of using late capital to secure a preferred depth piece, with the grade held near neutral until Joly’s role becomes clearer.

Summary: Jacksonville swapped Tyson Campbell and a future seventh for Greg Newsome and a future sixth. Analysis: This is a notable cornerback reset rather than a simple salary dump. Newsome gives Jacksonville a comparable starting-caliber option, while Cleveland gets the higher-upside long-term corner if Campbell rebounds.

Seattle acquired 2025 5th round pick (166th overall, Tory Horton); 2025 6th round pick (192nd overall, Bryce Cabeldue) from Cleveland Browns on 2025-04-26, sending 2025 5th round pick (144th overall, Shedeur Sanders) in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 2025: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' C grade is tied to receiving 2025 5th round pick (166th overall, Tory Horton); 2025 6th round pick (192nd overall, Bryce Cabeldue) while parting with 2025 5th round pick (144th overall, Shedeur Sanders). Cleveland Browns's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Summary: Jacksonville paid a premium package to move from No. 5 to No. 2 in the 2025 draft for Travis Hunter, also receiving fourth- and sixth-round picks. Analysis: Hunter's two-way upside is generational and gives Jacksonville a rare ceiling bet. The price, however, included a second-rounder, a fourth-rounder, and a future first, making this a true premium buy rather than a clean steal.

Seattle acquired 2026 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Anez Cooper) from Cleveland Browns on 2024-08-11, sending Nick Harris; 2026 7th round pick (248th overall, Carsen Ryan) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2026 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Anez Cooper) for Nick Harris; 2026 7th round pick (248th overall, Carsen Ryan). 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.

Denver traded Jerry Jeudy to Cleveland for fifth- and sixth-round picks, ending a first-round receiver investment that never fully broke through with the Broncos. The return was modest for a former first-round pick, but Denver was moving on from an inconsistent fit and recouped usable draft capital before a larger contract decision. Cleveland took the upside swing on Jeudy’s talent, while Denver accepted a reset that reflected how far his value had fallen from draft day.

Minnesota received 2025 5th round pick (139th overall, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins) and 2024 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Chau Smith-Wade) and sent Za'Darius Smith, 2025 6th round pick (200th overall subsequently traded, Rayuan Lane) and 2025 7th round pick (240th overall subsequently traded, Kaden Prather).

Minnesota received 2022 4th round pick (118th overall, Akayleb Evans) and sent 2022 5th round pick (156th overall, Jerome Ford) and 2023 4th round pick (126th overall, Isaiah McGuire).

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 2021 5th round pick (170th overall subsequently traded, Garret Wallow) from Cleveland Browns for Ronnie Harrison. Analysis: Jacksonville converted a roster piece into draft capital. The return was modest, but the move created usable asset value.

Denver acquired 2021 7th round pick (253rd overall, Marquiss Spencer) from Cleveland Browns for Andy Janovich. Denver converted Andy Janovich 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 Cleveland Browns lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired Carlos Hyde from Cleveland Browns for 2019 5th round pick (144th overall subsequently traded, Marvell Tell). Analysis: Jacksonville spent a fifth-round pick for short-term running back depth that did not meaningfully change the offense. Cleveland captured the better asset value.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2018 6th round pick (202nd overall subsequently traded, Jack Cichy) from Cleveland Browns for Sammie Coates and 2019 7th round pick (234th overall subsequently traded, Myles Gaskin). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Cleveland Browns received comparable value in return.

Denver acquired 2017 5th round pick (145th overall, Jake Butt) and 2017 5th round pick (175th overall subsequently traded, DeAngelo Yancey) from Cleveland Browns for 2017 4th round pick (126th overall, Howard Wilson) and 2017 7th round pick (252nd overall, Matthew Dayes). 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 Justin Gilbert from Cleveland Browns for 2018 6th round pick (202nd overall subsequently traded, Jack Cichy). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Cleveland Browns.

Minnesota moved down one slot and still landed Anthony Barr, a longtime defensive starter.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2013 4th round pick (111th overall, Shamarko Thomas) from Cleveland Browns for 2014 3rd round pick (83rd overall subsequently traded, Louis Nix). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Cleveland Browns.

Denver acquired 2012 3rd round pick (67th overall, Ronnie Hillman) from Cleveland Browns in exchange for 2012 3rd round pick (87th overall, John Hughes) and 2012 4th round pick (120th overall, James-Michael Johnson). 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.

Minnesota moved down one spot, still landed Matt Kalil, and added Jarius Wright and Robert Blanton; the early return was strong though Kalil faded.

Minnesota received 2011 6th round pick (168th overall, Demarcus Love) and 2011 6th round pick (170th overall, Mistral Raymond) and sent 2011 5th round pick (150th overall, Jason Pinkston).

Minnesota received 2010 7th round pick and sent Jayme Mitchell.

Denver acquired Brady Quinn from Cleveland Browns for Peyton Hillis, 2011 6th round pick (168th overall subsequently traded, Demarcus Love) and 2012 5th round pick (160th overall, Ryan Miller). Denver paid draft capital for Brady Quinn, 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 Cleveland Browns.

Seattle acquired 2011 7th round pick (209th overall subsequently traded, Johnny Culbreath) from Cleveland Browns on 2010-03-09, sending Seneca Wallace in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 2010: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' C+ grade is tied to receiving 2011 7th round pick (209th overall subsequently traded, Johnny Culbreath) while parting with Seneca Wallace. Cleveland Browns's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Seattle acquired Charlie Frye from Cleveland Browns on 2007-09-11, sending an undisclosed 2007 draft pick 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 — Charlie Frye for an undisclosed 2007 draft pick — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Minnesota received Melvin Fowler and sent Nat Dorsey.

Denver acquired Ebenezer Ekuban and Michael Myers from Cleveland Browns for Reuben Droughns. Denver swapped Reuben Droughns for Ebenezer Ekuban, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

Seattle acquired 2005 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Todd Herremans) from Cleveland Browns on 2005-03-07, sending Trent Dilfer in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 2005: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' C+ grade is tied to receiving 2005 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Todd Herremans) while parting with Trent Dilfer. Cleveland Browns's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Denver acquired Gerard Warren from Cleveland Browns for 2005 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Todd Herremans). Denver paid draft capital for Gerard Warren, 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 Cleveland Browns.

Summary: Jacksonville traded the 76th pick (Melvin Fowler) to Cleveland and received Wali Rainer and the 79th pick (Rashad Bauman, later traded). Analysis: Moving down three spots and adding a veteran linebacker (Rainer) looks attractive on paper, but Rainer provided minimal impact in Jacksonville. The picks were close enough in value that the player add was the differentiator — and that player underperformed. This rates as a true even trade.

Minnesota received Stalin Colinet and 2002 7th round pick and sent 2003 5th round pick (142nd overall, Ryan Pontbriand).

Minnesota received Spergon Wynn, Travis Prentice and 2002 7th round pick (218th overall, Chad Beasley) and sent 2002 5th round pick.

Minnesota received Everett Lindsay and sent 2002 5th round pick (141st overall, Andra Davis).

Minnesota received Jerry Ball and sent Stalin Colinet and 2000 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Jeff Harris).

Seattle acquired 1999 6th round pick (170th overall, Steve Johnson) from Cleveland Browns on 1999-04-18, sending 1999 6th round pick (187th overall, Kendall Ogle); 1999 6th round pick (191st overall, James Dearth) 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 — 1999 6th round pick (170th overall, Steve Johnson) for 1999 6th round pick (187th overall, Kendall Ogle); 1999 6th round pick (191st overall, James Dearth) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Summary: Jacksonville moved up 13 spots from the 5th to the 4th round, giving up a 6th-rounder in a future year to do so. Analysis: A minor round-consolidation move in Jacksonville's first expansion draft. Mike Thompson (123rd) provided minimal impact, but the cost was equally low. This is a standard draft-board housekeeping swap with no meaningful franchise consequence.

Denver acquired 1993 first round pick (#11-Dan Williams II) from Cleveland Browns in exchange for 1993 first round pick (#14-Steve Everitt); 1993 third round pick (#83-Mike Caldwell). 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.

Seattle acquired Bob Buczkowski from Cleveland Browns on 1991-04-22, sending 1991 ninth round pick (#239-Shawn Wiggins) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Bob Buczkowski for 1991 ninth round pick (#239-Shawn Wiggins). 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.

Denver traded down with Cleveland in 1989 and still came away with Steve Atwater, plus additional draft capital. This was a classic value-board win. Denver added one of the best safeties in franchise history while collecting extra assets, making the deal a clear Broncos victory.

Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) from Cleveland Browns on 1985-08-27, sending rights to Sam Clancy in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) and gave up rights to Sam Clancy, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

Denver acquired Dave Logan (Russell) from Cleveland Browns for 1984 fourth round pick (#96-Rickey Bolden). Denver paid draft capital for Dave Logan (Russell), 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 Cleveland Browns.

Denver acquired Robert Jackson (L.) from Cleveland Browns for 1982 sixth round pick (#162-Mike Whitwell). Denver paid draft capital for Robert Jackson (L.), 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 Cleveland Browns.

Denver and Cleveland Browns agreed to a conditional or physical-dependent transaction involving undisclosed draft pick (not exercised?) and Steve Senini, but the raw record indicates the deal did not fully take effect as originally planned. Because the raw record describes the trade as voided, not exercised, or dependent on conditions that did not materialize, this row is best treated as a historical transaction note rather than a fully graded personnel exchange.

Denver traded defensive end Lyle Alzado to Cleveland for a package that included the second-round pick used on Rulon Jones, plus two additional selections. Moving a veteran defensive star always carries risk, but Denver converted the deal into younger front-seven talent and multiple draft bites. Rulon Jones became a two-time Pro Bowler, validating the decision in hindsight.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired future considerations / draft pick (?-?) from Cleveland Browns for Dan Audick. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Cleveland Browns 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 acquired Ted Bachman from Cleveland Browns on 1976-09-07, sending Terry Brown in return. Seattle's side of this 1976 player-for-player exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Ted Bachman and surrendered Terry Brown. The C grade reflects the known return, while Cleveland Browns's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a minor database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Denver acquired Bill Andrews (b) / Billy Andrews from Cleveland Browns for Lionel Hepburn / Lonnie Hepburn. Denver swapped Lionel Hepburn / Lonnie Hepburn for Bill Andrews (b) / Billy Andrews, a direct player-value trade with limited evidence of a major long-term swing. The grades remain modest because the available record supports a useful roster exchange, not a clear franchise-changing win.

Denver acquired 1974 third round pick (#68-Claudie Minor); 1974 sixth round pick (#149-James Wolf / Jim Wolf) from Cleveland Browns in exchange for Don Horn. Denver converted Don Horn 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 Cleveland Browns lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver traded standout pass rusher Rich Jackson to Cleveland for a 1973 third-round pick, ending the Broncos tenure of one of the AFL's most feared defensive linemen. Jackson had been a two-time AFL All-Star and one of the franchise's early pass-rush standouts, so the return now looks light even if his peak was fading. Denver recovered only a mid-round pick for a proven defender with real historical stature. The Browns side carries a better hindsight grade because they bought a known pass rusher at a modest acquisition cost.

Vikings received Ron Green (Morris); sent draft pick (?-?).

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dick Shiner; (Billy) Frank Parker; draft pick (possibly 1969 #42-Warren Bankston) from Cleveland Browns for Bill Nelson (b); Jim Bradshaw. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Cleveland Browns. 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 John Brown (Calvin) from Cleveland Browns for 1968 third round pick (#64-Harry Olszewski); 1968 tenth round pick (#255-James Greer). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Cleveland Browns.

Vikings received 1965 fourth round pick (#55-Jim Harris); sent Mike Bundra.

Received TE Leon Clarke (former Rams Pro Bowler), but managed just 3 catches for 34 yards in 1963 before retiring.

4-for-1 heist from Cleveland: CB Tom Franckhauser (key 1962 starter, 4 INT), OT Errol Linden (starting RT 1963-65, 134 career games), TE Charley Ferguson (one Viking season, later 2× AFL champion), and K Fred Cox (Vikings 1963-1977, franchise scoring leader 1,365 points, 2× NFL scoring leader, 4 Super Bowls, invented Nerf football).

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1963 fifth round pick (#65-Jim Pilot / Preacher Pilot) from Cleveland Browns for Charley Scales. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Cleveland Browns received comparable value in return.

Franchise-altering steal: Marshall (traded after Browns rookie year) stayed 1961-1979, anchoring Purple People Eaters for 19 seasons with 270 straight starts. Dickson (11 years) and Prestel (5 years) gave Minnesota long-term defensive-line starters.

Denton gave the expansion Vikings four seasons of trench depth (1961-1964), appearing in 68 games with 3 starts, 1 fumble recovery and 5.5 sacks – solid rotational value for a late pick.

Summary: Pittsburgh traded quarterback Len Dawson to Cleveland for Preston Carpenter and Lowe Wren. Dawson later won Super Bowl IV with Kansas City and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Analysis: This is one of the most consequential misevaluations in NFL history. Len Dawson, unable to crack the Pittsburgh starting lineup, was moved for two journeyman players. He went on to become a Super Bowl champion, AFL Player of the Year twice, and a Hall of Famer. Preston Carpenter was a serviceable receiver, and Lowe Wren was a reserve defensive back — neither remotely comparable in career value. Grading this as a Pittsburgh Win (B+) is the single most inaccurate verdict in this database. Corrected to F for Pittsburgh, A+ for Cleveland.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired rights to Darrel Brewster / Pete Brewster; 1960 fifth round pick (#55-Abner Haynes) from Cleveland Browns for 1960 second round pick (#18-Larry Stephens). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Cleveland Browns.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Bill Reynolds / Billy Reynolds from Cleveland Browns for William McClung / Willie McClung. Analysis: This 1958 transaction with Cleveland Browns 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: Pittsburgh acquired Marion Motley from Cleveland Browns for Ed Modzelewski. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Cleveland Browns received comparable value in return.