New York Jets

Seattle acquired Irvin Charles from New York Jets on 2026-05-27, sending 2028 conditional 7th round pick in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Irvin Charles and gave up 2028 conditional 7th round pick, 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 acquired 2026 6th round pick (199th overall, Emmanuel Henderson); 2026 7th round pick (242nd overall, Deven Eastern) from New York Jets on 2026-04-25, sending 2026 6th round pick (188th overall, Anez Cooper) in return. This transaction fits Seattle's broader roster-building record for 2026: targeted asset movement, limited known aftershocks, and no obvious franchise-altering result. The Seahawks' C grade is tied to receiving 2026 6th round pick (199th overall, Emmanuel Henderson); 2026 7th round pick (242nd overall, Deven Eastern) while parting with 2026 6th round pick (188th overall, Anez Cooper). New York Jets's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Too early for a final verdict. Minnesota received 2026 6th round pick (211th overall subsequently traded, Ryan Eckley) and a 2027 6th round pick and sent Harrison Phillips and a 2027 7th round pick; grade should stay TBD until the assets develop.

Summary: Pittsburgh traded a fifth-round pick to the Jets for receiver Mike Williams. Williams was injury-prone and contributed minimally before departing in free agency. Analysis: Mike Williams had legitimate big-play ability but his chronic knee issues limited his effectiveness in Pittsburgh. The Jets received a fifth-round pick for a player they were moving on from anyway. Francisco Mauigoa (Pittsburgh's fifth, used by NY) has developmental potential. Given Williams's minimal production in Pittsburgh, the original "New York Jets Win" overstates the outcome — this is closer to even, a fair market transaction.

Denver acquired defensive lineman John Franklin-Myers from the Jets for a future sixth-round pick, adding a proven front-seven contributor at a low acquisition cost. This was a sharp value play. Franklin-Myers brought established NFL production and versatility for the price of a late future pick, giving Denver immediate defensive-line help without sacrificing premium draft capital. The Jets’ side was more about cap and roster flexibility than pure player value.

Minnesota moved up for its quarterback of the future; the final grade depends on McCarthy’s development and team results.

Denver acquired Zach Wilson and a seventh-round pick from the Jets for a sixth-round pick, taking a low-cost quarterback flyer after Wilson’s New York tenure collapsed. This was a cheap upside attempt rather than a franchise-quarterback solution. Denver paid little to add a former No. 2 overall pick to the quarterback room, while the Jets cleared a failed developmental investment. The grade stays modest because the acquisition carried name value but limited proven on-field reliability.

Denver acquired Jacob Martin and 2024 5th round pick (145th overall, Kris Abrams-Draine) from New York Jets for 2024 4th round pick (113th overall subsequently traded, Devontez Walker). 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: Jacksonville acquired 2023 6th round pick (185th overall, Parker Washington) from New York Jets for James Robinson. Analysis: Jacksonville extracted a sixth-round pick for a running back who was no longer central to the plan. The Jets took the short-term roster swing.

Minnesota received Chris Herndon and 2022 6th round pick (184th overall, Vederian Lowe) and sent 2022 4th round pick (117th overall, Micheal Clemons).

Minnesota traded down and still landed Christian Darrisaw, a premium left tackle, though the added picks largely disappointed.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Avery Williamson and 2022 7th round pick (225th overall, Mark Robinson) from New York Jets for 2022 5th round pick (163rd overall subsequently traded, Kyle Philips). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New York Jets received comparable value in return.

Seattle surrendered two first-round picks — 2021 #23, later used on OT Christian Darrisaw, and 2022 #10, later used on WR Garrett Wilson — plus a 2021 3rd-rounder and S Bradley McDougald to acquire All-Pro S Jamal Adams from the Jets. Adams had a spectacular 2020 debut but injuries limited him to 34 games across four seasons. The Adams trade created a draft and cap deficit that constrained Seattle for years. Adams delivered a spectacular 2020 pass-rushing season from safety, but the injury run that followed erased most of the value. The picks attached to the deal became the type of young cornerstone talent Seattle badly needed. Winner: New York Jets, decisively.

Seattle acquired 2020 2nd round pick (48th overall, Darrell Taylor) from New York Jets on 2020-04-24, sending 2020 2nd round pick (59th overall, Denzel Mims); 2020 3rd round pick (101st overall subsequently traded, Dalton Keene) 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 — 2020 2nd round pick (48th overall, Darrell Taylor) for 2020 2nd round pick (59th overall, Denzel Mims); 2020 3rd round pick (101st overall subsequently traded, Dalton Keene) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Seattle acquired Parry Nickerson from New York Jets on 2019-08-31, sending a conditional 2021 pick (7th-round; not conveyed) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Parry Nickerson and gave up a conditional 2021 pick (7th-round; not conveyed), with the available evidence supporting a B 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.

Minnesota received 2019 3rd round pick (93rd overall subsequently traded, Miles Boykin) and 2019 7th round pick (217th overall, Kris Boyd) and sent 2019 3rd round pick (92nd overall, Chuma Edoga).

Minnesota received 2018 5th round pick (157th overall, Tyler Conklin) and sent 2018 5th round pick (167th overall subsequently traded, Daniel Carlson) and 2018 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Devante Downs).

Minnesota received 2018 5th round pick (167th overall, Daniel Carlson) and 2018 7th round pick (225th overall, Devante Downs) and sent 2018 6th round pick (180th overall, Folorunso Fatukasi) and 2018 6th round pick (204th overall, Trenton Cannon).

Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson; 2018 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, David Williams) from New York Jets on 2017-09-01, sending Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert); 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson; 2018 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, David Williams) and gave up Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert); 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin), 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.

Minnesota received 2017 3rd round pick (70th overall, Pat Elflein) and sent 2017 3rd round pick (79th overall, ArDarius Stewart) and 2017 5th round pick (160th overall subsequently traded, Roderick Johnson).

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 2015 4th round pick (104th overall, James Sample), 2015 7th round pick (229th overall, Ben Koyack) from New York Jets for 2015 4th round pick (103rd overall, Bryce Petty). Analysis: Jacksonville converted a roster piece into draft capital. The return was modest, but the move created usable asset value.

Seattle acquired 2015 6th round pick (181st overall subsequently traded, Kyshoen Jarrett) from New York Jets on 2014-10-18, sending Percy Harvin 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 — 2015 6th round pick (181st overall subsequently traded, Kyshoen Jarrett) for Percy Harvin — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Seattle moved down and still landed Bobby Wagner, one of the greatest players in franchise history, plus extra picks. Seattle dropped four spots, collected extra picks, and still landed Bobby Wagner. The Jets moved up for Stephen Hill, who lasted two seasons, while Wagner became a perennial All-Pro, defensive captain, and one of the greatest players in Seahawks history. Winner: Seattle Seahawks, definitively.

Denver sent Tim Tebow and a seventh-round pick to the Jets after signing Peyton Manning, receiving two late-round picks in return. The Broncos handled the transition cleanly after signing Peyton Manning, extracting usable draft value for a quarterback who no longer had a path to starting. The sixth-rounder became Danny Trevathan, which gives Denver’s side real hindsight value beyond the headline of moving on from Tebow. The Jets got attention and short-term intrigue, but Denver got the cleaner roster and better long-term football result.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired Dwight Lowery from New York Jets for 2012 7th round pick (214th overall subsequently traded, Tim Fugger). Analysis: Jacksonville paid a seventh-round pick for a useful defensive back. Lowery supplied more value than the acquisition cost suggested.

Seattle acquired Leon Washington; 2010 7th round pick (236th overall, Dexter Davis) from New York Jets on 2010-04-24, sending 2010 5th round pick (139th overall, John Conner) 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 Leon Washington; 2010 7th round pick (236th overall, Dexter Davis) while parting with 2010 5th round pick (139th overall, John Conner). New York Jets's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Summary: Pittsburgh sent Super Bowl XLIII hero Santonio Holmes to the Jets for a fifth-round pick (which became QB John Skelton) following off-field issues. Holmes made the Pro Bowl in 2011 with New York. Analysis: Holmes still had significant football left — he made the 2011 Pro Bowl and was a legitimate starter. Pittsburgh received only a fifth-round pick, a modest return for a starting receiver and recent Super Bowl hero. The suspension context partially justifies the discount, but the price reflects Pittsburgh's limited leverage. Upgrading from "Slight Jets Edge" to Jets Lean; a fifth for Holmes was a significant underpay.

Denver acquired Dewayne Robertson from New York Jets for an undisclosed 2008 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Dewayne Robertson, 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 New York Jets.

Minnesota received Brooks Bollinger and sent C.J. Mosley and 2008 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, Chaz Schilens).

Summary: Jacksonville traded the 123rd pick (Kerry Rhodes) to the Jets and received the 127th (Alvin Pearman) and a 6th (Chad Owens, 185th). Analysis: Moving down 4 spots and adding an extra pick is sound draft housekeeping. Notably, Kerry Rhodes became a productive Pro Bowl safety for the Jets — Jacksonville gave up real value here. The pick math slightly favors Jacksonville but the player outcome reverses that narrative. C+ on structure; the player outcome mildly undercuts the grade.

Summary: Pittsburgh moved down from 16th to 19th overall and received additional picks, selecting nose tackle Casey Hampton. Hampton became a five-time Pro Bowler and anchor of Pittsburgh's defense. Analysis: Casey Hampton was the perfect fit for Dick LeBeau's defense — a massive, two-gap nose tackle who commanded double teams for a decade. New York took Santana Moss at #16, who had a fine career but was a slot receiver, not a franchise-altering talent. Hampton's positional value and longevity in Pittsburgh's system makes this a clear Pittsburgh win. B+ is the right grade.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Alex Van Dyke from New York Jets for 1999 6th round pick (183rd overall, Marc Megna). Analysis: This 1999 transaction with New York Jets 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.

Seattle acquired Glenn Foley from New York Jets on 1999-03-19, sending 1999 7th round pick (223rd overall, Ryan Young) in return. Seattle's side of this 1999 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Glenn Foley and surrendered 1999 7th round pick (223rd overall, Ryan Young). The B grade reflects the known return, while New York Jets'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.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1998 2nd round pick (41st overall, Jeremy Staat) from New York Jets for 1998 2nd round pick (56th overall, Dorian Boose), 1998 3rd round pick (87th overall, Kevin Williams) and 1998 5th round pick (149th overall, Eric Bateman). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for New York Jets.

Denver acquired 1997 3rd round pick (67th overall, Dan Neil) from New York Jets in exchange for 1997 3rd round pick (88th overall, Dedric Ward), 1997 6th round pick (191st overall, Chuck Clements), 1997 7th round pick (229th overall, Jason Ferguson) and 1998 6th round pick (183rd overall, Dustin 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.

Summary: Jacksonville moved down seven spots in the second round, adding a third-round pick while landing Brian DeMarco (40th) and Chris Hudson (71st). Analysis: An expansion team trading surplus value for extra picks was sound draft management. DeMarco provided depth along the offensive line, and Hudson became a solid defensive back contributor. This is a clean, value-positive move for a first-year franchise learning to build through the draft.

Seattle acquired undisclosed draft pick (not exercised?) from New York Jets on 1993-08-23, sending David Daniels in return. Seattle's side of this 1993 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received undisclosed draft pick (not exercised?) and surrendered David Daniels. The C+ grade reflects the known return, while New York Jets'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.

Denver acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#181-Jim Johnson (b)); 1992 eighth round pick (#208-Dietrich Lockridge) from New York Jets for 1992 sixth round pick (#166-Jeff Blake). 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 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) from New York Jets on 1991-01-31, sending Ron Mattes in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) and gave up Ron Mattes, 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 acquired conditional draft pick (?-?) from New York Jets on 1990-07-27, sending Willie Walker in return. Seattle's side of this 1990 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received conditional draft pick (?-?) and surrendered Willie Walker. The C+ grade reflects the known return, while New York Jets'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.

Denver acquired Stan Blinka from New York Jets for 1985 sixth round pick (#166-Rich Miano). Denver paid draft capital for Stan Blinka, 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 New York Jets.

Denver sent Craig Penrose and first- and second-round picks to the Jets for cornerback Matt Robinson. Denver paid a first- and second-round pick plus Craig Penrose for Matt Robinson, a steep price for a quarterback who did not become a long-term answer. The process looks poor in hindsight because the Jets gained premium draft capital while Denver received only short-term quarterback uncertainty.

Vikings received Phil Wise; sent 1978 eighth round pick (#213-Roy Eppes); 1979 tenth round pick (#263-Ed McGlasson).

Denver acquired Godwin Turk from New York Jets for 1977 fifth round pick (#129-Gary Gregory). Denver paid draft capital for Godwin Turk, 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 New York Jets.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1970 third round pick (#60-Tom Beasley) from New York Jets for Steve Davis (Timothy). Analysis: This 1975 transaction with New York Jets 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 Mike Haggard from New York Jets for Roger Bernhardt. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while New York Jets received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Dennis Onkontz / Dennis Onkotz from New York Jets for Charles Hinton / Chuck Hinton. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for New York Jets.

Denver acquired undisclosed draft pick (?-?) from New York Jets for Steve Alexakos. Denver converted Steve Alexakos 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 New York Jets lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Jim Turner (Bayard) from New York Jets for Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield. Denver swapped Bob Howfield / Bobby Howfield for Jim Turner (Bayard), 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 Cornell Gordon from New York Jets for Gus Hollomon. Denver swapped Gus Hollomon for Cornell Gordon, 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 and New York Jets agreed to a conditional or physical-dependent transaction involving Nemiah Wilson and conditional draft pick (not exercised), 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 acquired Ed Cummings from New York Jets for 1966 twelfth round pick (#101-Steve Chomyszak). Denver paid draft capital for Ed Cummings, 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 New York Jets.

Denver acquired Dick Guesman; Ed Cooke (Grey); Charlie Janerette / Charley Janerette / Chuck Janerette; Jim Price (Bluford); Sid Fournet from New York Jets in exchange for Gene Prebola; Ed McDaniel / Wahoo McDaniel; Gordy Holtz; Bob Zeman. Denver swapped Gene Prebola for Dick Guesman, 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.