San Francisco 49ers

Minnesota acquired Jordan Mason as a backfield addition while moving down in 2025 value and sending a future sixth. Because the longer-term player outcomes were still developing in the source data, this should remain a provisional verdict.

Denver acquired 2024 6th round pick (207th overall subsequently traded, Michael Jerrell) from San Francisco 49ers for Randy Gregory and 2024 7th round pick (232nd overall subsequently traded, Levi Drake Rodriguez). 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 traded down and collected three selections, landing Mekhi Blackmon, Jaren Hall, and DeWayne McBride. Blackmon showed useful cornerback traits, but Hall and McBride supplied limited early value. The added volume helped, though the trade lacks a major Vikings payoff so far.

Denver acquired Jonas Griffith and 2022 7th round pick (250th overall subsequently traded, Brittain Brown) from San Francisco 49ers for 2022 6th round pick (187th overall, Nick Zakelj) and 2023 7th round pick (222nd overall subsequently traded, DeWayne McBride). 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 traded down and received three players: Jeff Gladney, D.J. Wonnum, and K.J. Osborn. Wonnum and Osborn became useful contributors, while Gladney’s Vikings tenure ended quickly and he later died tragically. The return had volume, but Minnesota passed on Brandon Aiyuk.

Denver traded Emmanuel Sanders and a fifth-round pick to San Francisco for third- and fourth-round picks. The Broncos did well to get Day 2/early Day 3 capital for a veteran receiver in a reset year. San Francisco also benefited from Sanders' immediate role in a Super Bowl push.

Denver acquired Dekoda Watson and 2019 6th round pick (212th overall subsequently traded, Dennis Daley) from San Francisco 49ers for 2019 5th round pick (148th overall, Dre Greenlaw). 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 2018 4th round pick (109th overall subsequently traded, Troy Apke) from San Francisco 49ers for Kapri Bibbs and 2017 5th round pick (177th overall, Trent Taylor). 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 from pick #104 and added Jaleel Johnson plus Stacy Coley. Johnson became a rotational defensive tackle, while Coley had limited impact. The Vikings extracted some depth but no premium long-term starter.

Seattle moved the 2017 #31 pick to San Francisco, which used it on LB Reuben Foster, in exchange for #34 and #111. The deal gave Seattle extra draft flexibility and the pick that became S Tedric Thompson. Seattle's side of this 2017 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received 2017 second round pick (#34-Cam Robinson); 2017 fourth round pick (#111-Tedric Thompson) and surrendered 2017 first round pick (#31-Reuben Foster). The B- grade reflects the known return, while San Francisco 49ers'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.

Minnesota turned Gerald Hodges into Nick Easton, who became useful offensive-line depth and started games for the Vikings, plus the pick used on Moritz Boehringer. The Boehringer experiment did not produce regular-season value, but Easton made this a worthwhile modest win.

Denver acquired 2014 2nd round pick (56th overall, Cody Latimer) and 2014 7th round pick (242nd overall, Corey Nelson) from San Francisco 49ers in exchange for 2014 2nd round pick (63rd overall subsequently traded, Jarvis Landry), 2014 5th round pick (171st overall subsequently traded, Jordan Tripp) and 2015 4th round pick (126th overall, Mike Davis). 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 up 9 spots in Round 2 (70th to 61st) to select WR Allen Robinson, giving San Francisco a 5th-round pick (Aaron Lynch, 150th). Analysis: Robinson had an elite breakout season in 2015 (1,400 yards, 14 TDs, Pro Bowl) and was the best receiver in Jacksonville during his tenure. Moving up 9 spots in Round 2 for an extra 5th is a minimal cost for a player who became one of the better receivers in franchise history. A grade is fully justified. This is the best Jacksonville draft-day trade of the 2010s not named Trevor Lawrence.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 2014 6th round pick (205th overall, Luke Bowanko) from San Francisco 49ers for Blaine Gabbert. Analysis: Jacksonville converted a roster piece into draft capital. The return was modest, but the move created usable asset value.

Denver acquired 2011 2nd round pick (45th overall, Rahim Moore), 2011 4th round pick (108th overall, Quinton Carter) and 2011 5th round pick (141st overall subsequently traded, D.J. Williams) from San Francisco 49ers in exchange for 2011 2nd round pick (36th overall, Colin Kaepernick). 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 2011 3rd round pick (76th overall, Will Rackley) from San Francisco 49ers for 2011 3rd round pick (80th overall, Chris Culliver), 2011 6th round pick (182nd overall, Ronald Johnson). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange. Jacksonville addressed a roster or draft-board preference, while the partner received comparable value in return.

Seattle acquired DT Kentwan Balmer from San Francisco for a 2011 sixth-round pick; low-impact roster/depth move from the early Carroll-Schneider churn period. 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 — Kentwan Balmer for 2011 6th round pick (190th overall, Colin Jones) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Denver acquired 2010 1st round pick (13th overall subsequently traded, Brandon Graham) and 2010 4th round pick (113th overall subsequently traded, Aaron Hernandez) from San Francisco 49ers in exchange for 2010 1st round pick (11th overall, Anthony Davis). 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 traded WR Darrell Jackson to San Francisco for a 2007 4th-round pick that became G Mansfield Wrotto, ending Jackson's productive Seahawks run for modest draft value. Seattle's side of this 2007 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received 2007 fourth round pick (#124-Mansfield Wrotto) and surrendered Darrell Jackson. The C- grade reflects the known return, while San Francisco 49ers'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: Jacksonville traded a 6th-round pick to San Francisco for two 7th-round picks, taking James Wyche and Dee Webb. Analysis: This was a small draft-board reshuffle with limited long-term impact. Jacksonville gained two swings instead of one, but neither side extracted enough value to claim a clear win.

Denver acquired 2006 2nd round pick (37th overall subsequently traded, Jimmy Williams) and 2006 3rd round pick (68th overall subsequently traded, Claude Wroten) from San Francisco 49ers in exchange for 2006 1st round pick (22nd overall, Manny Lawson). 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 veteran linebacker Jamie Winborn from San Francisco for an undisclosed 2005 draft pick. Analysis: This was a modest in-season depth move rather than a franchise-altering trade. Winborn gave the Jaguars a usable linebacker option, but the limited record and unspecified pick value keep the grade in neutral territory.

Denver acquired John Engelberger from San Francisco 49ers for Willie Middlebrooks. Denver swapped Willie Middlebrooks for John Engelberger, 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 Nate Jackson from San Francisco 49ers for a conditional 2004 pick (not conveyed). Denver paid draft capital for Nate Jackson, 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 San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle traded the #7 pick, which became DE Andre Carter, and a 6th-rounder to San Francisco for #9 (WR Koren Robinson), a 3rd-round pick (Heath Evans), and a 7th-round pick (Dennis Norman). 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 — 2001 first round pick (#9-Koren Robinson); 2001 third round pick (#82-Heath Evans); 2001 seventh round pick (#222-Dennis Norman) for 2001 first round pick (#7-Andre Carter); 2001 sixth round pick (#191-Menson Holloway) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Seattle traded the 2000 3rd-round pick that became LB Jeff Ulbrich to San Francisco for a 4th-round pick that became Isaiah Kacyvenski and a 5th-round pick later tied to Muneer Moore. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2000 fourth round pick (#119-Isaiah Kacyvenski); 2000 fifth round pick (#154-Muneer Moore) and gave up 2000 third round pick (#86-Jeff Ulbrich), 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 (past considerations) from San Francisco 49ers for Steve Gordon and David Richie. This remains a low-scale transaction built around cash, conditional terms, or incomplete draft compensation. It is retained for trade-history completeness, with conservative grades because the verified long-term impact is limited.

Denver acquired 1999 2nd round pick (58th overall, Montae Reagor) from San Francisco 49ers in exchange for Jamie Brown. Denver converted Jamie Brown 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 San Francisco 49ers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Ted Washington and 1994 3rd round pick (99th overall subsequently traded, Alai Kalaniuvalu) from San Francisco 49ers in exchange for 1994 3rd round pick (87th overall, Cory Fleming) and 1994 5th round pick (149th overall subsequently traded, Dorsey Levens). 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 received Keith Henderson and sent 1993 eighth round pick (#219-Elvis Grbac).

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#188-Scottie Graham); 1992 eighth round pick (#203-Darren Perry); 1992 eighth round pick (#215-Nate Williams (a)) from San Francisco 49ers for 1992 sixth round pick (#151-Damien Russell). Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1992 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from San Francisco 49ers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Seattle acquired Andre Hardy from San Francisco 49ers on 1987-10-07, sending draft considerations (?) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Andre Hardy and gave up draft considerations (?), 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 Jeff Kemp from San Francisco 49ers on 1987-05-19, sending 1988 fifth round pick (#131-Dennis Price) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Jeff Kemp for 1988 fifth round pick (#131-Dennis Price). 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 acquired Eason Ramson from San Francisco 49ers for 1984 fifth round pick (#132-Cliff Benson). Denver paid draft capital for Eason Ramson, 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 San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#86-Rickey Hagood); 1985 tenth round pick (#280-James Bowers) from San Francisco 49ers on 1984-04-04, sending Manu Tuiasosopo in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#86-Rickey Hagood); 1985 tenth round pick (#280-James Bowers) and gave up Manu Tuiasosopo, 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 Steve DeBerg from San Francisco 49ers for 1983 fourth round pick (#87-Chuck Nelson). Denver paid draft capital for Steve DeBerg, 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 San Francisco 49ers.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1980 twelfth round pick (#306-Charles Vaclavik) from San Francisco 49ers for Willie Fry. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for San Francisco 49ers.

Vikings received 1980 second round pick (#30-Willie Teal); sent 1980 second round pick (#39-Keena Turner); 1980 third round pick (#65-Jim Miller (Gordon)).

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1980 tenth round pick (#250-Woodrow Wilson) from San Francisco 49ers for Tony Dungy. Analysis: This 1979 transaction with San Francisco 49ers 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 Willie Fry from San Francisco 49ers for 1980 twelfth round pick (not exercised). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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 1980 twelfth round pick (not exercised) from San Francisco 49ers for Willie Fry. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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.

Denver acquired Andy Maurer from San Francisco 49ers for 1978 ninth round pick (#249-Steve McDaniels). Denver paid draft capital for Andy Maurer, 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 San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle acquired William Sandifer / Bill Sandifer from San Francisco 49ers on 1977-05-03, sending Ed Bradley (W.) 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 William Sandifer / Bill Sandifer while parting with Ed Bradley (W.). San Francisco 49ers's side is graded C because the exchange appears roughly balanced from the available record.

Vikings received Sammy Johnson (a); sent Jim Lash.

Vikings received Windlan Hall; Nate Allen (S.); sent Steve Lawson; 1978 sixth round pick (#159-Tony Green (b)).

Denver acquired Fair Hooker; undisclosed draft pick (?-?) from San Francisco 49ers for Brian Goodman; Bob Adams (b). Denver converted Brian Goodman 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 San Francisco 49ers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Tom Mitrakos from San Francisco 49ers for undisclosed draft pick (not exercised?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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.

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

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Barnett from San Francisco 49ers for cash. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers received comparable value in return.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Steve Smith (Conant) from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (possibly 1967 #62-Frank Nunley). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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 Mike Lind (a) from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (?-?). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for San Francisco 49ers. 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 Mike Magac / Mike Magas from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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.

Vikings received 1965 eighth round pick (#100-John Hankinson); sent Roy Williams (b).

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired John Burrell; Don Coffey from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (possibly 1963 #65-Jim Pilot / Preacher Pilot). Analysis: This 1962 transaction with San Francisco 49ers 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 Fred Williamson from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (possibly 1961 #47 Aaron Thomas or 1961 #118-Leon Donahue or 1961 #174-Tom Hackler / Tommy Hackler). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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 Bobby Joe Green from San Francisco 49ers for draft pick (?-?). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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 Dan James from San Francisco 49ers for high draft pick (possibly 1961 #47 Aaron Thomas). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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 surrendered the sixth overall pick in the 1961 draft for halfback Dick Moegle. San Francisco used the pick to select Jimmy Johnson, who became a Hall of Fame cornerback. Analysis: Jimmy Johnson (CB) was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after an outstanding 16-year career in San Francisco. Dick Moegle, while a legitimate player, was nearing the end of his career. Pittsburgh gave up top-six draft value for an aging contributor — a clear loss. The original verdict of "San Francisco Lean" understates the damage. Upgraded to a clear San Francisco Win.

Summary: Pittsburgh sent two future first-round picks and Marv Matuszak to San Francisco in exchange for quarterback Earl Morrall and Mike Sandusky. Analysis: Pittsburgh surrendered enormous draft capital — two first-rounders (#8 in 1958 and #8 in 1959) plus a player — for Earl Morrall, a capable but not elite quarterback. San Francisco used those picks wisely. Morrall was a useful starter in Pittsburgh but did not justify the premium of two first-round selections. This is a clear loss for Pittsburgh, compounded by the subsequent Layne acquisition that further drained resources. Downgraded from C+ to D.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ed Beatty from San Francisco 49ers for undisclosed compensation. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while San Francisco 49ers 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 sent fullback John Henry Johnson to San Francisco for Ed Pullerton. Johnson later returned to Pittsburgh (1960) and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Analysis: John Henry Johnson was a bruising, multi-faceted fullback who would go on to rush for over 6,000 yards and earn four Pro Bowl selections in his career, ultimately enshrined in Canton. Ed Pullerton was a fringe contributor. Pittsburgh received virtually nothing for a player who was already showing HOF-caliber ability. The grade of Even Trade in the original is wildly inaccurate. This is a clear Pittsburgh loss. Downgraded to D.