Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2026 5th round pick (148th overall, Beau Stephens) from Cleveland Browns for a 2027 4th round pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2026 7th round pick (236th overall, Andre Fuller) and 2026 7th round pick (255th overall, Michael Dansby) from Green Bay Packers for 2026 6th round pick (216th overall, Trey Smack). Seattle received the stronger recorded return, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Minnesota acquired Sam Howell and a 2025 fifth-round pick while sending Seattle a higher fifth-rounder. The Vikings gained quarterback depth and preserved useful draft value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2025 5th round pick (144th overall subsequently traded, Shedeur Sanders); 2025 7th round pick (238th overall, Ricky White) from New England Patriots for 2025 4th round pick (137th overall, Joshua Farmer). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2025 5th round pick (166th overall, Tory Horton); 2025 6th round pick (192nd overall, Bryce Cabeldue) from Cleveland Browns for 2025 5th round pick (144th overall, Shedeur Sanders). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2025 2nd round pick (52nd overall subsequently traded, Oluwafemi Oladejo); 2025 7th round pick (223rd overall, Damien Martinez); 2025 2nd round pick (52nd overall, Oluwafemi Oladejo) and 2025 7th round pick (223rd overall, Damien Martinez) from Pittsburgh Steelers for D.K. Metcalf; 2025 6th round pick (185th overall, Will Howard). The overall result favors Pittsburgh Steelers over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2025 3rd round pick (92nd overall, Jalen Milroe) from Las Vegas Raiders for Geno Smith. The overall result favors Las Vegas Raiders over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Ernest Jones from Tennessee Titans for Jerome Baker; 2025 4th round pick (120th overall, Gunnar Helm). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

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.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Leonard Williams from New York Giants for 2024 2nd round pick (47th overall, Tyler Nubin); 2025 5th round pick (154th overall, Marcus Mbow). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle's Russell Wilson trade became one of the clearest modern examples of selling a star at the perfect time. Denver paid a massive price for a quarterback solution that quickly collapsed, while the Seahawks turned the return into the start of a roster reset and avoided the steep downside of Wilson's decline. The deal remains a defining warning about paying peak price for a player whose best version may already be gone.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2023 5th round pick (151st overall, Mike Morris) from Pittsburgh Steelers for Ahkello Witherspoon. The stronger recorded return sits with Pittsburgh Steelers, matching the Pittsburgh Steelers Win verdict.

Seattle acquired 2021 6th round pick (208th overall, Stone Forsythe) from Chicago Bears on 2021-05-01, sending 2021 6th round pick (217th overall, Khalil Herbert); 2021 7th round pick (250th overall, Khyiris Tonga) in return. Seattle's side of this 2021 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received 2021 6th round pick (208th overall, Stone Forsythe) and surrendered 2021 6th round pick (217th overall, Khalil Herbert); 2021 7th round pick (250th overall, Khyiris Tonga). The grade reflects the known return, while Chicago Bears's grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a minor database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Carlos Dunlap from Cincinnati Bengals for B.J. Finney; 2021 7th round pick (235th overall, Wyatt Hubert). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

The Jamal Adams trade became one of the most lopsided modern safety deals. Seattle paid two first-round picks, a third-round pick, and Bradley McDougald for Adams and a fourth-round pick. Adams flashed early, but injuries and positional value crushed the return. The Jets won by turning one safety into premium roster-building power. It is a GSC priority page because the trade remains one of the easiest modern blockbuster losses for fans to search and understand.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2020 7th round pick (251st overall, Stephen Sullivan) from Miami Dolphins for 2021 6th round pick (208th overall subsequently traded, Stone Forsythe). The recorded return stays close enough for an Even Trade verdict.

Seattle moved up for Darrell Taylor, sending New York the picks tied to Denzel Mims and Dalton Keene. Taylor became the most useful realized player in the exchange, giving Seattle the better hindsight result.

Washington Commanders acquired 2020 5th round pick (162nd overall, Khaleke Hudson) from Seattle Seahawks for Quinton Dunbar. The overall result favors Washington Redskins over Washington Commanders.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2020 5th round pick (162nd overall subsequently traded, Khaleke Hudson) from Pittsburgh Steelers for Nick Vannett. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Jadeveon Clowney from Houston Texans for Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo; 2020 3rd round pick (91st overall subsequently traded, Devin Asiasi); Draft-pick compensation details unavailable from source data. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle acquired Jacob Hollister for a future seventh-round pick. Hollister gave the Seahawks useful tight end production, while New England's pick return stayed minor.

Minnesota Vikings acquired 2019 4th round pick (114th overall, Dru Samia) from Seattle Seahawks for 2019 4th round pick (120th overall, Gary Jennings) and 2019 6th round pick (204th overall, Travis Homer). The overall result favors Seattle Seahawks over Minnesota Vikings.

Minnesota moved down from Cody Barton's slot and received later picks tied to Chuma Edoga and Byron Cowart. Seattle's side kept the cleaner realized value, giving the Seahawks the edge.

Seattle traded up to No. 64 for D.K. Metcalf, sending New England the picks tied to Chase Winovich and Hjalte Froholdt. Metcalf became a true top-tier receiver, making this a clear Seahawks win.

Seattle moved down from No. 21 to No. 30 and added two fourth-round picks while Green Bay moved up for Darnell Savage. The Packers got a starter, but Seattle created the stronger draft-capital position.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2019 1st round pick (29th overall, L.J. Collier), 2019 3rd round pick (92nd overall subsequently traded, Chuma Edoga); 2020 2nd round pick (64th overall subsequently traded, Jeremy Chinn) from Kansas City Chiefs for Frank Clark; 2019 3rd round pick (84th overall, Khalen Saunders). The overall result favors Kansas City Chiefs over Seattle Seahawks.

New York Giants acquired 2019 1st round pick (30th overall, Deandre Baker) from Seattle Seahawks for 2019 2nd round pick (37th overall subsequently traded, Greg Little), 2019 4th round pick (132nd overall, Ugo Amadi) and 2019 5th round pick (142nd overall, Ben Burr-Kirven). The overall result favors Seattle Seahawks over New York Giants.

Indianapolis Colts acquired Darrell Daniels from Seattle Seahawks for Marcus Johnson. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Shalom Luani from Las Vegas Raiders for 2019 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Dontavius Russell). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Brett Hundley from Green Bay Packers for 2019 6th round pick (194th overall, Dexter Williams). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2018 3rd round pick (79th overall, Rasheem Green); 2018 7th round pick (220th overall, Alex McGough) from Pittsburgh Steelers for 2018 3rd round pick (76th overall, Mason Rudolph). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2018 1st round pick (27th overall, Rashaad Penny), 2018 3rd round pick (76th overall subsequently traded, Mason Rudolph); 2018 6th round pick (186th overall, Jacob Martin); 2018 1st round pick (27th overall, Rashaad Penny), 2018 3rd round pick (76th overall subsequently traded, Mason Rudolph) and 2018 6th round pick (186th overall, Jacob Martin) from Green Bay Packers for 2018 1st round pick (18th overall, Jaire Alexander); 2018 7th round pick (248th overall, Kendall Donnerson). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Duane Brown; 2018 5th round pick (141st overall, Shaquem Griffin) from Houston Texans for 2018 3rd round pick (80th overall, Martinas Rankin); 2019 2nd round pick (54th overall, Lonnie Johnson); 2018 3rd round pick (80th overall, Martinas Rankin); additional draft-pick details unavailable from source data. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle traded Cassius Marsh for the future fifth-round pick used on Jamarco Jones. The pick return gives Seattle a narrow value edge.

Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round pick, while New York received Jermaine Kearse, a second-round pick path, and a seventh-round pick path. The Jets kept the slightly stronger value side.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2017 1st round pick (31st overall subsequently traded, Reuben Foster), 2017 3rd round pick (95th overall, Lano Hill); 2017 7th round pick (249th overall, Chris Carson) from Atlanta Falcons for 2017 1st round pick (26th overall, Takkarist McKinley). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

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 grade reflects the known return, while San Francisco 49ers's grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2018 5th round pick (146th overall, Tre Flowers) from Las Vegas Raiders for Marshawn Lynch; 2018 6th round pick (192nd overall subsequently traded, Jamil Demby). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

This remains an even trade. The final grade profile (Seattle Seahawks C, New England Patriots C) shows a balanced result, with neither side creating enough separation to claim a clear win.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2016 2nd round pick (49th overall, Jarran Reed) from Chicago Bears for 2016 2nd round pick (56th overall, Cody Whitehair); 2016 4th round pick (124th overall, Deon Bush). Chicago Bears received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Chicago Bears Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Seattle Seahawks B, Denver Broncos C) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2016 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Devin Lucien) from Dallas Cowboys for Christine Michael. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Detroit Lions come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Seattle Seahawks C+, Detroit Lions B) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.

Washington come out ahead in this trade. The final grade profile (Washington A-, Seattle Seahawks D) supports the existing verdict and gives the winning side the cleaner value result.

Seattle sent All-Pro C Max Unger and the #31 overall pick to New Orleans for TE Jimmy Graham and a 4th-rounder. Graham had productive moments and Pro Bowl recognition in Seattle, but the cost of losing Unger and first-round value made the fit and value increasingly hard to defend. The Graham trade is Seattle's clearest scheme-fit failure. Graham's value in New Orleans came from a high-volume passing system; Seattle asked him to fit into a run-first offense that relied on tight-end blocking. Unger stabilized the Saints' line, while Seattle's offensive line weakened during Russell Wilson's prime. Winner: New Orleans Saints.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2015 6th round pick (181st overall subsequently traded, Kyshoen Jarrett) from New York Jets for Percy Harvin; Percy Harvin. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger long-term football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts land in even-trade territory. The final grade profile (Seattle Seahawks C, Indianapolis Colts C) shows useful value on both sides without enough separation for a clear winner.

Minnesota Vikings received 2014 1st round pick (32nd overall, Teddy Bridgewater). Seattle Seahawks received 2014 2nd round pick (40th overall subsequently traded, Kyle Van Noy) and 2014 4th round pick (108th overall, Cassius Marsh). The final review favors Minnesota Vikings because that return produced stronger long-term football value.

Seattle Seahawks received 2014 2nd round pick (45th overall, Paul Richardson), 2014 4th round pick (111th overall subsequently traded, Russell Bodine) and 2014 7th round pick (227th overall, Kiero Small). Detroit Lions received 2014 2nd round pick (40th overall, Kyle Van Noy) and 2014 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Devin Street). The final review favors Detroit Lions because that return produced stronger long-term football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Terrelle Pryor from Las Vegas Raiders for 2014 7th round pick (247th overall, Jonathan Dowling). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks received 2013 5th round pick (137th overall, Jesse Williams). Detroit Lions received 2013 5th round pick (165th overall, Sam Martin) and 2013 6th round pick (199th overall, Theo Riddick). The final review favors Detroit Lions because that return produced stronger long-term football value.

Seattle Seahawks received 2013 2nd round pick (62nd overall, Christine Michael), 2013 5th round pick (165th overall subsequently traded, Sam Martin) and 2013 6th round pick (199th overall subsequently traded, Theo Riddick). Baltimore Ravens received 2013 2nd round pick (56th overall, Arthur Brown). The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger long-term football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2014 5th round pick (146th overall subsequently traded, Devin Street) and a conditional 2015 pick (not conveyed) from Las Vegas Raiders for Matt Flynn. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Minnesota Vikings acquired 2013 1st round pick (25th overall, Xavier Rhodes), 2013 7th round pick (214th overall, Travis Bond) and 2014 3rd round pick (96th overall, Jerick McKinnon); 2013 1st round pick (25th overall, Xavier Rhodes), 2013 7th round pick (214th overall, Travis Bond); 2014 3rd round pick (96th overall, Jerick McKinnon) from Seattle Seahawks for Percy Harvin. The overall result favors Vikings over Minnesota Vikings.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2012 2nd round pick (47th overall, Bobby Wagner), 2012 5th round pick (154th overall, Korey Toomer); 2012 7th round pick (232nd overall, Greg Scruggs); 2012 2nd round pick (47th overall, Bobby Wagner), 2012 5th round pick (154th overall, Korey Toomer) and 2012 7th round pick (232nd overall, Greg Scruggs) from New York Jets for 2012 2nd round pick (43rd overall, Stephen Hill). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2012 1st round pick (15th overall, Bruce Irvin), 2012 4th round pick (114th overall, Jaye Howard); 2012 6th round pick (172nd overall, Jeremy Lane); 2012 1st round pick (15th overall, Bruce Irvin), 2012 4th round pick (114th overall, Jaye Howard) and 2012 6th round pick (172nd overall, Jeremy Lane) from Philadelphia Eagles for 2012 1st round pick (12th overall, Fletcher Cox). The overall result favors Philadelphia Eagles over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2012 7th round pick (225th overall, J.R. Sweezy); 2013 5th round pick (138th overall, Tharold Simon) from Las Vegas Raiders for Aaron Curry. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2011 3rd round pick (75th overall, John Moffitt), 2011 4th round pick (107th overall, Kris Durham), 2011 5th round pick (154th overall, Richard Sherman); 2011 7th round pick (205th overall, Pep Levingston); 2011 3rd round pick (75th overall, John Moffitt), 2011 4th round pick (107th overall, Kris Durham), 2011 5th round pick (154th overall, Richard Sherman) and 2011 7th round pick (205th overall, Pep Levingston) from Detroit Lions for 2011 2nd round pick (57th overall, Mikel Leshoure), 2011 5th round pick (157th overall, Doug Hogue); 2011 7th round pick (209th overall, Johnny Culbreath); 2011 2nd round pick (57th overall, Mikel Leshoure), 2011 5th round pick (157th overall, Doug Hogue) and 2011 7th round pick (209th overall, Johnny Culbreath). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2011 4th round pick (99th overall, K.J. Wright) from New England Patriots for Deion Branch. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo Bills for 2011 4th round pick (122nd overall, Chris Hairston); 2012 5th round pick (147th overall, Tank Carder). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Baltimore Ravens acquired Josh Wilson from Seattle Seahawks for 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue). Baltimore Ravens received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Baltimore Ravens Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Tyler Polumbus from Detroit Lions for 2012 7th round pick (219th overall, Trevor Guyton); 2010 7th round pick. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks received 2011 6th round pick (173rd overall, Byron Maxwell). Detroit Lions received Lawrence Jackson. The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks received Kevin Vickerson, LenDale White, 2010 4th round pick (111th overall, Walter Thurmond) and 2010 6th round pick (185th overall, Anthony McCoy). Tennessee Titans received 2010 4th round pick (104th overall, Alterraun Verner) and 2010 6th round pick (176th overall, Rusty Smith). The final review favors Tennessee Titans because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle acquired Leon Washington and a seventh-round pick from the Jets for a fifth-round pick that became John Conner. Washington gave Seattle immediate return-game value and the stronger realized football impact. The Seahawks win the trade.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Robert Henderson; 2010 5th round pick (133rd overall, Kam Chancellor) from Detroit Lions for Rob Sims; 2010 7th round pick (213th overall, Willie Young). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Los Angeles Chargers received 2010 2nd round pick (40th overall subsequently traded, Koa Misi) and 2011 3rd round pick (89th overall, Shareece Wright). Seattle Seahawks received Charlie Whitehurst and 2010 2nd round pick (60th overall, Golden Tate). The final review favors Los Angeles Chargers because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Philadelphia acquired Darryl Tapp from Seattle Seahawks for Chris Clemons and 2010 4th round pick (127th overall, E.J. Wilson).

Seattle Seahawks acquired Chris Clemons; 2010 4th round pick (127th overall, E.J. Wilson) from Philadelphia Eagles for Darryl Tapp. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks received 2011 7th round pick (209th overall subsequently traded, Johnny Culbreath). Cleveland Browns received Seneca Wallace. The final review favors Cleveland Browns because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2010 1st round pick (14th overall, Earl Thomas) from Denver Broncos for 2009 2nd round pick (37th overall, Alphonso Smith). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2009 2nd round pick (49th overall, Max Unger) from Chicago Bears for 2009 3rd round pick (68th overall, Jarron Gilbert); 2009 4th round pick (105th overall, Henry Melton). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks received Cory Redding and 2009 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Jason Phillips). Detroit Lions received Julian Peterson. The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2008 1st round pick (28th overall, Lawrence Jackson), 2008 5th round pick (163rd overall, Owen Schmitt); 2008 7th round pick (235th overall, Brandon Coutu); 2008 1st round pick (28th overall, Lawrence Jackson), 2008 5th round pick (163rd overall, Owen Schmitt) and 2008 7th round pick (235th overall, Brandon Coutu) from Dallas Cowboys for 2008 1st round pick (25th overall, Mike Jenkins). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Baltimore Ravens received 2008 2nd round pick (55th overall, Ray Rice) and 2008 3rd round pick (86th overall, Tom Zbikowski). Seattle Seahawks received 2008 2nd round pick (38th overall, John Carlson). The final review favors Baltimore Ravens because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Charlie Frye from Cleveland Browns for an undisclosed 2007 draft pick. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks received 2007 5th round pick. Tennessee Titans received Bryce Fisher. The final review keeps this as an even trade because neither return separates enough for a win/loss label.

San Francisco acquired Darrell Jackson from Seattle for a 2007 fourth-round pick. Jackson gave the 49ers short-term receiving value, while Seattle's return was limited. San Francisco gets a narrow win.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Deion Branch from New England Patriots for 2007 1st round pick (24th overall, Brandon Meriweather). The overall result favors New England Patriots over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Mike Green from Chicago Bears for 2006 6th round pick (200th overall, Tyler Reed). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Alain Kashama from Chicago Bears for an undisclosed 2006 draft pick. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Ronald Flemons from Miami Dolphins for Kris Richard. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Las Vegas Raiders received 2005 1st round pick (23rd overall, Fabian Washington). Seattle Seahawks received 2005 1st round pick (26th overall, Chris Spencer) and 2005 4th round pick (105th overall, Ray Willis). The final review keeps this as an even trade because neither return separates enough for a win/loss label.

Seattle Seahawks received 2005 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Todd Herremans). Cleveland Browns received Trent Dilfer. The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Jerry Rice from Las Vegas Raiders for an undisclosed 2004 draft pick; undisclosed pick — archival verification pending. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks received 2003 5th round pick (165th overall, Chris Davis) and 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall subsequently traded, Kareem Kelly). Green Bay Packers received 2003 5th round pick (147th overall, James Lee). The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 2002 1st round pick (28th overall, Jerramy Stevens); 2002 2nd round pick (60th overall, Anton Palepoi) from Green Bay Packers for 2002 1st round pick (20th overall, Javon Walker); 2002 5th round pick (156th overall, Aaron Kampman). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks received 2002 5th round pick (146th overall, Rocky Bernard). Indianapolis Colts received Brock Huard. The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger practical football value.

San Francisco 49ers acquired 2001 1st round pick (7th overall, Andre Carter) and 2001 6th round pick (191st overall, Menson Holloway) from Seattle Seahawks for 2001 1st round pick (9th overall, Koren Robinson), 2001 3rd round pick (82nd overall, Heath Evans) and 2001 7th round pick (222nd overall, Dennis Norman). The overall result favors Seattle Seahawks over San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Matt Hasselbeck; 2001 1st round pick (17th overall, Steve Hutchinson) from Green Bay Packers for 2001 1st round pick (10th overall, Jamal Reynolds); 2001 3rd round pick (72nd overall, Torrance Marshall). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Fred Vinson; 2000 6th round pick (185th overall, Tim Watson) from Green Bay Packers for Ahman Green; 2000 5th round pick (151st overall, Joey Jamison). The overall result favors Green Bay Packers over Seattle Seahawks.

Dallas Cowboys acquired Joey Galloway from Seattle Seahawks for 2000 1st round pick (19th overall, Shaun Alexander) and 2001 1st round pick (7th overall subsequently traded, Andre Carter). The overall result favors Seattle Seahawks over Dallas Cowboys.

Seattle traded WR Joey Galloway to Dallas for back-to-back first-round picks. The 2000 pick became RB Shaun Alexander, the 2005 NFL MVP and franchise rushing leader, while the 2001 pick was later moved in the Koren Robinson chain. Dallas paid premium value for a receiver who tore his ACL in Week 1 of his Cowboys career. The Galloway return became a franchise-altering pick chain. Dallas paid a massive price for a veteran receiver who lost his first Cowboys season to injury, while Seattle turned one of the picks into Shaun Alexander, the NFL's 2005 MVP and the league's single-season rushing-touchdown record holder. Winner: Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks received Derrick Mayes. Green Bay Packers received 2000 7th round pick (229th overall, Ron Moore). The final review keeps this as an even trade because neither return separates enough for a win/loss label.

Seattle Seahawks received 2000 3rd round pick (80th overall, Darrell Jackson). Dallas Cowboys received James McKnight. The final review favors Seattle Seahawks because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1999 6th round pick (170th overall, Steve Johnson) from Cleveland Browns for 1999 6th round pick (187th overall, Kendall Ogle); 1999 6th round pick (187th overall, Kendall Ogle) and 1999 6th round pick (191st overall, James Dearth). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1999 1st round pick (22nd overall, Lamar King); 1999 5th round pick (140th overall, Floyd Wedderburn) from Dallas Cowboys for 1999 1st round pick (20th overall, Ebenezer Ekuban). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

New England Patriots received 1999 1st round pick (17th overall, Damien Woody). Seattle Seahawks received 1999 1st round pick (20th overall subsequently traded, Ebenezer Ekuban), 1999 3rd round pick (82nd overall, Karsten Bailey), and 1999 6th round pick (191st overall subsequently traded, James Dearth). The final review favors New England Patriots because that return produced stronger practical football value.

Seattle Seahawks received Glenn Foley. New York Jets received 1999 7th round pick (223rd overall, Ryan Young). The final review keeps this as an even trade because neither return separates enough for a win/loss label.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1998 6th round pick (162nd overall, Carl Hansen); 1998 7th round pick (197th overall, Jason McEndoo) from Dallas Cowboys for 1998 5th round pick (138th overall, Oliver Ross). Dallas moved into the cleaner single-pick side of the exchange, giving the Cowboys a small edge.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1997 1st round pick (6th overall, Walter Jones); 1997 1st round pick (6th overall; Walter Jones) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 1997 1st round pick (12th overall, Warrick Dunn); 1997 3rd round pick (63rd overall, Frank Middleton); 1997 1st round pick (12th overall; Warrick Dunn); Draft-pick compensation details unavailable from source data. Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1997 1st round pick (3rd overall, Shawn Springs); 1997 3rd round pick (63rd overall subsequently traded, Frank Middleton) from Atlanta Falcons for 1997 1st round pick (11th overall, Michael Booker), 1997 2nd round pick (41st overall, Byron Hanspard), 1997 3rd round pick (70th overall, O.J. Santiago); 1997 4th round pick (100th overall, Henri Crockett). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

The Rick Mirer trade became one of Chicago's clearest quarterback-buying mistakes. The Bears sent a first-round pick to Seattle for Mirer, hoping he could revive his career and stabilize the position. Instead, Mirer barely contributed, Chicago burned premium draft capital, and the Seahawks escaped a fading quarterback asset before the value disappeared. It remains a priority indexing page because Mirer is one of the clearest Bears quarterback-trade cautionary tales.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Matt LaBounty from Green Bay Packers for Eugene Robinson. Green Bay landed Eugene Robinson, a materially stronger realized asset than Matt LaBounty.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Glenn Montgomery; 1996 1st round pick (17th overall subsequently traded, Reggie Brown) from Tennessee Titans for 1996 1st round pick (14th overall, Eddie George). The overall result favors Tennessee Titans / Houston Oilers over Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1996 1st round pick (21st overall, Pete Kendall); 1996 3rd round pick (91st overall, Reggie Brown) from Detroit Lions for 1996 1st round pick (17th overall, Reggie Brown). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1997 4th round pick (100th overall subsequently traded, Henri Crockett) from Baltimore Ravens for Jeff Blackshear. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Reggie Barrett from Detroit Lions for 1995 5th round pick (141st overall, Stephen Boyd). Detroit converted the return into the better long-term value, giving the Lions a modest edge.

Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers acquired 1994 5th round pick (150th overall, Darren Krein) from Seattle Seahawks for 1995 4th round pick (126th overall, Jason Kyle). The Chargers received the slightly better draft conversion in a minor pick swap.

Seattle Seahawks received Jon Vaughn from New England Patriots for 1994 sixth round pick (#168-Max Lane). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.

Seattle Seahawks received Dave McCloughan from Green Bay Packers for 1993 sixth round pick (#141-Doug Evans). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.

Seattle Seahawks received Keith Millard from Minnesota Vikings for 1992 second round pick (#39-Robert Harris) and 1993 third round pick (#57-John Gerak). The recorded outcome favors Minnesota Vikings.

Seattle Seahawks received Bob Buczkowski from Cleveland Browns for 1991 ninth round pick (#239-Shawn Wiggins). The recorded outcome favors Cleveland Browns.

Seattle moved down from No. 43 to No. 51 in the 1991 draft and added a fourth-round pick, while the Raiders moved up for Nick Bell. John Kasay became useful value from the added pick, but the exchange still lands near neutral.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1992 twelfth round pick (#320-John MacNeill) from New York Jets for Ron Mattes. The final verdict remains New York Jets Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Vann McElroy from Las Vegas Raiders for 1991 eighth round pick (#213-Brian Jones (Keith)). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks received John Ford (b) from Detroit Lions for conditional draft pick (selection not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.

Seattle Seahawks received 1990 first round pick (#3-Cortez Kennedy) and 1990 second round pick (#29-Terry Wooden) from New England Patriots for 1990 first round pick (#8-Chris Singleton), 1990 third round pick (#64-Jimmie Jones), and 1991 fourth round pick (#101-David Rocker). The recorded outcome favors Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired James Jones (Roosevelt) from Detroit Lions for Terry Taylor. The final verdict remains Detroit Lions Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Curt Singer from Detroit Lions for conditional draft pick (not exercised?). The final grade stays even because neither side created a clear long-term value gap from the recorded return.

Dallas Cowboys received 1990 ninth round pick (#230-Leon Perry (b. 1966-10-16)) from Seattle Seahawks for Daryle Smith. The recorded outcome favors Seattle Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1989 first round pick (#15-Andy Heck); 1990 first round pick (#10-Ray Agnew Jr.) from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts for Fredd Young. The final verdict remains Seattle Seahawks Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Cleveland Browns received Daryl Turner from Seattle Seahawks for undisclosed draft pick (not exercised). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.

Washington received conditional twelfth-round pick (selection not identified) from Seattle Seahawks for Tim Morrison. The recorded outcome favors Seattle Seahawks.

Los Angeles Rams received undisclosed consideration from Seattle Seahawks for Barry Bowman. The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod) from Green Bay Packers for Dave Brown (Steven). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1988 fifth round pick (#120-Chris Gaines) from Dallas Cowboys for Ron Essink. The final verdict remains Seattle Seahawks Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Minnesota Vikings acquired John Harris (a) from Seattle Seahawks for 1987 seventh round pick (#184-Roland Barbay). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1987 fifth round pick (#119-Tommie Agee) from Detroit Lions for Shelton Robinson. The final verdict remains Detroit Lions Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1987 twelfth round pick (#312-Wes Dove) from Green Bay Packers for Dan Ross. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) from Cleveland Browns for rights to Sam Clancy. The final verdict remains Seattle Seahawks Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown) from Pittsburgh Steelers for Steve August. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks received Bob Cryder from New England Patriots for 1985 third round pick or 1986 second round pick (Patriots choice) (1986 #42-Mike Ruth). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1984 fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Pegues); 1985 fifth round pick (#123-Mark Napolitan) from San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers for Roger Carr; Sherman Smith. The final verdict remains Seattle Seahawks Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1983 first round pick (#3-Curt Warner); 1983 second round pick (#42-Keith Bostic); 1983 third round pick (#69-Chris Dressel) from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for 1983 first round pick (#9-Bruce Matthews (Rankin)); 1983 second round pick (#42-Keith Bostic); 1983 third round pick (#69-Chris Dressel). The final grade stays even because neither side created a clear long-term value gap from the recorded return.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Roger Carr from Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts for 1984 fourth round pick (#103-George Wonsley). The final verdict remains Indianapolis Colts Win, with the grades reflecting the recorded asset value and the available historical return.

Indianapolis Colts received 1984 fifth round pick (#130-Kevin Call) from Seattle Seahawks for Robert Pratt. The recorded outcome favors Indianapolis Colts.

Seattle Seahawks received Horace Ivory from New England Patriots for 1982 third round pick (#60-Clayton Weishuhn). The recorded outcome favors New England Patriots.

Miami Dolphins received Andre Hines from Seattle Seahawks for conditional draft pick (conditions not identified). The recorded outcome does not show enough separation to identify a clear winner.

Minnesota Vikings acquired Nick Bebout from Seattle Seahawks for 1981 ninth round pick (#237-Jim Whatley). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Los Angeles Rams acquired 1982 fifth round pick (#117-Wally Kersten) from Seattle Seahawks for Jim Jodat. The overall result favors Seattle Seahawks over Los Angeles Rams.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1980 first round pick (#10-Jacob Green) from Buffalo Bills for 1980 first round pick (#16-Jim Ritcher); 1980 third round pick (#71-John Schmeding). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.

Minnesota Vikings acquired Steve Niehaus from Seattle Seahawks for Carl Eller; 1980 eighth round pick (#204-Vic Minor). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Detroit Lions received Gordon Jolley from Seattle Seahawks for past considerations (details not identified). Detroit Lions retain the existing edge, although the available record does not fully identify the consideration.

Washington Commanders acquired Don Testerman; 1979 seventh round pick (#182-Rich Milot) from Seattle Seahawks for 1979 seventh round pick (#169-Larry Polowski); 1980 fifth round pick (#132-Daniel Jacobs). Washington Commanders received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Washington Commanders Win verdict.

Seattle Seahawks received Ernie Price (Ernest Price) from Detroit Lions for Bill Cooke and 1979 eighth round pick (#213-John Mohring). Seattle Seahawks received the stronger documented return, consistent with the existing verdict and grades.

Dallas Cowboys acquired 1979 third round pick (#76-Doug Cosbie); 1979 sixth round pick (#155-Tim Lavender) from Seattle Seahawks for Bill Gregory; 1979 third round pick (#82-Joe Montana). Dallas Cowboys received the stronger recorded football value, matching the Dallas Cowboys Win verdict.

San Francisco moved down from No. 57 to No. 82, acquired Bob Jury, and used the No. 82 pick on Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. The downstream outcome made this one of the most consequential draft-pick wins in NFL history.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Efren Herrera from Dallas Cowboys for 1979 fifth round pick (#128-Curtis Anderson (Lee)). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks received Autry Beamon and Amos Martin (Anthony Irl Martin) from Minnesota Vikings for 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)). Seattle received the stronger recorded player return for the eighth-round selection.

Seattle sent kicker Fred Steinfort to Detroit for $100. Steinfort immediately handled kicking duties for the Lions and continued an NFL career that lasted through 1983, making Detroit the clear winner of the nominal-cash exchange.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Horace Jones from Las Vegas Raiders for cash. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1978 eleventh round pick (#301-George Halas (a)) from Miami Dolphins for Carl Barisich. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

The Los Angeles Rams acquired the 1977 second-round pick used on Nolan Cromwell from Seattle for Geoff Reece and the second-round pick used on Peter Cronan. Cromwell became an eleven-year Rams standout and made four Pro Bowls.

Seattle sent the No. 2 pick, used on Tony Dorsett, to Dallas for the No. 14 pick and three second-round selections. Seattle then returned No. 54 to Dallas for Duke Fergerson, leaving the Seahawks with Steve August, Tom Lynch, Terry Beeson, and Fergerson from the linked draft-day sequence.

Seattle sent linebacker Don Hansen to Green Bay for cash. Hansen appeared in 20 games with seven starts for the Packers across 1976 and 1977, giving Green Bay the stronger football return.

Minnesota acquired Ahmad Rashad, formerly known as Bobby Moore, from Seattle for the 1977 fourth-round pick used on Larry Seivers. Rashad became a central part of the Vikings' late-1970s passing game, making this a clear Minnesota win.

Seattle Seahawks acquired Ted Bachman from Cleveland Browns for Terry Brown. The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks acquired 1977 twelfth round pick (#329-I.V. Wilson) from Pittsburgh Steelers for Ron Coder; 1977 twelfth round pick (#310-Jimmy Stephens). The available record does not show enough separation to call a clear long-term winner.

Seattle acquired veteran quarterback Bill Munson from Detroit for the 1977 fifth-round pick later used on Ron Crosby. Munson appeared in five games as Seattle's backup, while Crosby never played for Detroit. Seattle received the only direct team value, although the return remained modest.

Seattle Seahawks received Steve Largent from Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans for 1977 eighth round pick (#198-Steve Davis (b)). The recorded outcome favors Seattle Seahawks.