Las Vegas Raiders

Seattle traded QB Geno Smith to Las Vegas for a 2025 third-round pick later used on QB Jalen Milroe. Smith's Seahawks revival was one of the best veteran quarterback stories of the 2020s, so moving him signaled a major roster pivot. The return gave Seattle a Day 2 swing at quarterback upside and cap flexibility, but the long-term grade depends on whether Milroe becomes more than a developmental bet. B- is appropriately cautious for a post-peak veteran trade with an unfinished outcome.

Minnesota received Nick Mullens and sent 2024 7th round pick (229th overall, M.J. Devonshire).

Minnesota received 2022 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Neil Farrell) and 2022 7th round pick (227th overall, Nick Muse) and sent 2022 4th round pick (122nd overall, Zamir White) and 2022 7th round pick (250th overall, Brittain Brown).

Minnesota received 2022 5th round pick (165th overall, Esezi Otomewo) and 2022 5th round pick (169th overall, Ty Chandler) and sent 2022 4th round pick (126th overall, Neil Farrell).

Seattle acquired Gabe Jackson from Las Vegas Raiders on 2021-03-18, sending 2021 5th round pick (167th overall, Nate Hobbs) 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 — Gabe Jackson for 2021 5th round pick (167th overall, Nate Hobbs) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Seattle acquired Shalom Luani from Las Vegas Raiders on 2018-09-01, sending 2019 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Dontavius Russell) 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 — Shalom Luani for 2019 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Dontavius Russell) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Seattle traded Marshawn Lynch’s rights plus a 2018 sixth-round pick to Oakland for a 2018 fifth-round pick, moving up one late-round tier for a retired/inactive player who wanted to play for his hometown Raiders. 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 — 2018 5th round pick (146th overall, Tre Flowers) for Marshawn Lynch; 2018 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Jamil Demby) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Seattle acquired Dewey McDonald from Las Vegas Raiders on 2016-09-03, sending 2017 7th round pick (244th overall, Treyvon Hester) in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 2016: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' B grade is tied to receiving Dewey McDonald while parting with 2017 7th round pick (244th overall, Treyvon Hester). Las Vegas Raiders's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Seattle acquired Terrelle Pryor from Las Vegas Raiders on 2014-04-21, sending 2014 7th round pick (247th overall, Jonathan Dowling) 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 — Terrelle Pryor for 2014 7th round pick (247th overall, Jonathan Dowling) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Seattle acquired 2014 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Devin Street); a conditional 2015 pick (not conveyed) from Las Vegas Raiders on 2013-04-01, sending Matt Flynn in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2014 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Devin Street); a conditional 2015 pick (not conveyed) and gave up Matt Flynn, 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.

Seattle traded LB Aaron Curry, the #4 overall pick in 2009 and one of the most disappointing early picks in franchise history, to Oakland for late-round draft compensation. The return ultimately helped Seattle land J.R. Sweezy, a useful starter on the offensive line. Curry's exit was a salvage operation after a disastrous top-five selection. Getting any useful draft value mattered, and the downstream Sweezy outcome made the trade far better than it looked in the moment. It does not erase the original draft miss, but it was a smart recovery move by Seattle.

Seattle moved down three spots in the 2005 first round, taking C Chris Spencer at #26 and adding fourth-rounder Ray Willis. Spencer and Willis both gave Seattle offensive-line depth during the Mike Holmgren era, but neither became a true foundational piece. The Raiders took Fabian Washington at #23, making this a fairly balanced exchange of need and draft value. The B grade reflects practical roster work, not a major talent heist.

Minnesota traded an all-time great receiver and failed to convert the return into comparable value.

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.

Seattle acquired 2001 6th round pick (191st overall subsequently traded, Menson Holloway) from Las Vegas Raiders on 2000-04-16, sending 2000 7th round pick (231st overall, Clifton Black) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 2001 6th round pick (191st overall subsequently traded, Menson Holloway) for 2000 7th round pick (231st overall, Clifton Black). 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.

Minnesota received 1994 2nd round pick (55th overall, Ferdo Smith) and 1994 4th round pick (125th overall, Mike Wells) and sent 1994 2nd round pick (52nd overall, James Folston).

Minnesota received 1991 sixth round pick (#163-Todd Scott); 1991 seventh round pick (#180-Tripp Welborne) and sent 1991 sixth round pick (#146-Nolan Harrison).

Seattle acquired 1991 second round pick (#51-Doug Thomas (Savoy)); 1991 fourth round pick (#98-John Kasay) from Las Vegas Raiders on 1991-04-21, sending 1991 second round pick (#43-Nick Bell) in return. Seattle's side of this 1991 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received 1991 second round pick (#51-Doug Thomas (Savoy)); 1991 fourth round pick (#98-John Kasay) and surrendered 1991 second round pick (#43-Nick Bell). The C grade reflects the known return, while Las Vegas Raiders'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.

Seattle acquired Vann McElroy from Las Vegas Raiders on 1990-10-16, sending 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) 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 — Vann McElroy for 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Vikings received 1989 twelfth round pick (#335-Everett Ross); sent 1990 eleventh round pick (#298-Roman Matusz).

Vikings received 1985 sixth round pick (#164-Tim Newton); 1986 second round pick (#53-Greg Lasker); sent Brad Van Pelt.

Vikings received 1984 fifth round pick (#140-Allen Rice); 1984 seventh round pick (#196-Lloyd Lewis); 1984 eleventh round pick (#308-Lawrence Thompson); sent 1984 fifth round pick (#127-Andy Parker).

Seattle acquired Horace Jones from Las Vegas Raiders on 1977-08-11, sending cash in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 1977: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' C grade is tied to receiving Horace Jones while parting with cash. Las Vegas Raiders's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Seattle acquired conditional draft pick (?-?) from Las Vegas Raiders on 1976-08-05, sending Wayne Baker in return. Seattle's side of this 1976 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received conditional draft pick (?-?) and surrendered Wayne Baker. The C+ grade reflects the known return, while Las Vegas Raiders's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Vikings received Greg Slough; sent draft pick (?-?).