Seattle Seahawks

Seattle acquired rookie cornerback Avery Smith from the Chargers for a 2027 sixth-round pick on August 30, 2026, pending physicals. Smith was an undrafted rookie who impressed during the preseason and made Seattle’s initial roster, giving the Seahawks a young system fit at nickel and outside corner. The Chargers still win the first valuation because turning an undrafted rookie into a sixth-round pick before he plays a regular-season snap is exceptional asset conversion.

Cleveland received Seattle's 2027 fourth-round pick, while Seattle moved to No. 148 in the 2026 draft and selected Iowa guard Beau Stephens. Stephens' NFL career is only beginning, and Cleveland's acquired selection remains a future asset. With neither side yet holding a mature outcome, the trade is graded C/C and Even Trade.

Green Bay moved to No. 216 and selected kicker Trey Smack. By the end of the 2026 preseason, Smack had won the Packers' kicking job, giving Green Bay an immediate roster return from the trade. Because the regular season had not yet begun, the grade remains deliberately restrained, but current roster value favors the Packers over Seattle's two later selections.

Seattle acquired Rashid Shaheed at the 2025 deadline for 2026 fourth- and fifth-round picks. Shaheed immediately added explosive receiving and return value, scored major special-teams touchdowns during the stretch run and postseason, and helped Seattle win Super Bowl LX before re-signing. New Orleans converted the picks into Jeremiah Wright and Lorenzo Styles Jr., leaving useful future upside but less proven value so far.

Seattle traded offensive tackle Michael Jerrell to Atlanta on August 26, 2025, for a conditional seventh-round choice in the 2027 draft. The transaction gave Seattle a chance to recover future capital from a depth lineman, but the condition remains the defining uncertainty. Until the selection is finally realized, the Seahawks’ return is best treated as limited and provisional.

Minnesota sent pick 142 to Seattle for quarterback Sam Howell and pick 172, then converted No. 172 into picks 201 and 202 for Kobe King and Gavin Bartholomew. Howell did not make the regular-season roster, but Minnesota later packaged him and a 2026 sixth to Philadelphia for 2026 fifth- and 2027 seventh-round picks. Seattle used 142 on Rylie Mills, leaving a modest Vikings edge.

New England Patriots received Joshua Farmer at No. 137; he played 13 games with three starts as a rookie, making 15 tackles with a pass defensed and a fumble recovery before landing on injured reserve. The team earns a C+, compared with B- for Seattle Seahawks, and the hindsight verdict is Seattle Seahawks Win. That judgment reflects the concrete team-specific production, role and tenure created by the assets in this deal.

Cleveland received 2025 5th round pick (144th overall, Shedeur Sanders), while Seattle received 2025 5th round pick (166th overall, Tory Horton), 2025 6th round pick (192nd overall, Bryce Cabeldue). The hindsight grades are C for Cleveland and C for Seattle. The Even Trade verdict is grounded in the actual starts, production, tenure and downstream draft results produced by those assets.

Seattle paid the No. 52 and No. 82 selections to move up to No. 35 for safety Nick Emmanwori. As a rookie, Emmanwori started 11 regular-season games, filled multiple defensive roles, made the PFWA All-Rookie Team and started throughout Seattle's Super Bowl LX run. That immediate high-level contribution gives the Seahawks the early advantage.

Seattle traded Geno Smith to Las Vegas for the No. 92 pick in the 2025 draft and used it on quarterback Jalen Milroe. Through the 2025 season and the opening weeks of 2026, Milroe has appeared in only a small package role, so Seattle has not yet realized substantial on-field value from the pick.

Pittsburgh acquired D.K. Metcalf and pick No. 185 from Seattle for picks No. 52 and No. 223 in the 2025 draft. Seattle's earlier row listed No. 52 twice; the clean return is one second-rounder and one seventh-rounder. Metcalf then produced 850 yards and six touchdowns in 15 games for Pittsburgh, giving the Steelers substantial immediate production alongside the sixth-round selection.

Seattle acquired Ernest Jones IV for Jerome Baker and a 2025 fourth-round pick, then watched Jones become a defensive centerpiece. He earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2025, helped Seattle win Super Bowl LX and remained with the club on a new contract. Tennessee still produced useful value through Gunnar Helm, but Jones' impact makes this a clear Seahawks victory.

Seattle acquired defensive tackle Roy Robertson-Harris from Jacksonville in October 2024 for a 2026 sixth-round selection. The Seahawks added an established interior defender during the season without sacrificing premium draft capital. Robertson-Harris immediately strengthened a position of need, giving Seattle useful veteran snaps at a price low enough to make the acquisition efficient even without a long-term star outcome.

Seattle acquired edge defender Trevis Gipson from Jacksonville on August 26, 2024, for a 2025 sixth-round choice that became No. 194 overall. Gipson appeared in only five games for the Seahawks and logged a limited defensive role before the relationship ended. The brief return did not justify surrendering a draft asset that Jacksonville ultimately retained in the next draft.

Seattle traded edge rusher Darrell Taylor to Chicago on August 23, 2024, for a 2025 sixth-round choice that settled at No. 185 and was later moved again. The Seahawks recovered late-round capital from a player whose role was changing under a new staff. Because Seattle did not turn the pick itself into a major direct return, the value stays modest.

Cleveland reacquired center Nick Harris from Seattle in August 2024 and also received a 2026 seventh-round pick, while the Seahawks received a 2026 sixth-rounder. Harris provided some short-term depth before injury, and the draft choices only recently resolved into later player and trade value. Neither side has produced enough separation to justify a winner, making an even C+/C+ the fairest current grade.

Seattle sent the Giants a 2024 second-round pick and 2025 fifth for Leonard Williams, then re-signed him after the season. Williams has become a defensive centerpiece, recording four sacks in 10 games after the trade, 11 sacks in 2024 and seven more in 2025. New York used the picks on safety Tyler Nubin and lineman Marcus Mbow, who have combined for 27 starts. Both sides did well, but Williams’ sustained impact now gives Seattle the edge.

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.

Pittsburgh acquired cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon from Seattle for a 2023 fifth-round pick. Witherspoon supplied meaningful defensive snaps and interceptions during his Steelers tenure, giving Pittsburgh useful present value at a contained cost. Seattle later used the selection on Mike Morris, but his early production did not match what Pittsburgh received. The Steelers therefore hold a slight edge in an otherwise modest trade.

Seattle acquired cornerback Sidney Jones from Jacksonville at the 2021 roster deadline for a 2022 sixth-round selection, No. 188 overall. Jones moved into a meaningful role in the Seahawks secondary and gave the team starting-caliber snaps for a very small draft cost. That immediate defensive value made the trade worthwhile even though his Seattle tenure was not especially long.

Houston traded cornerback John Reid to Seattle on August 24, 2021, for a conditional 2023 seventh-round selection. The condition was not met, so Houston never received the pick. Reid nevertheless appeared in eleven games and made two starts for Seattle that season, leaving the Texans without compensation while the Seahawks obtained usable secondary depth at no realized draft cost.

Seattle moved up nine spots in the 2021 sixth round, sending picks 217 and 250 to Chicago for No. 208. The Seahawks selected tackle Stone Forsythe, while the Bears landed running back Khalil Herbert and defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga. Forsythe became a useful starter, but the combined production of Herbert and Tonga gives Chicago the stronger overall return.

Seattle acquired veteran guard Gabe Jackson from Las Vegas in March 2021 for the 167th selection in that year’s draft. Jackson immediately filled a starting-line need and gave the Seahawks experienced interior protection. Seattle received legitimate short-term value, but the player chosen with the outgoing pick, Nate Hobbs, developed into a much more valuable long-term asset for the Raiders.

Seattle acquired Carlos Dunlap from Cincinnati for lineman B.J. Finney and a 2021 seventh-round pick. Dunlap immediately helped revive the Seahawks' pass rush, posting five sacks after the trade and 8.5 more in 2021 for 13.5 sacks across 25 games. Cincinnati received little from Finney and used the pick on Wyatt Hubert, who never played after a pectoral injury and later retired. Seattle won decisively at a very small cost.

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.

Miami gave Seattle the 251st pick in 2020 for Seattle's 2021 sixth-rounder, later identified as No. 208. Seattle selected Stephen Sullivan at 251, while the future pick moved through additional transactions before another team used it. Because neither side created notable direct value from the original assets, later movement should not distort the comparison. The trade grades as a modest, essentially even swap of late draft capital.

Seattle traded picks No. 59 and No. 101 to the Jets in the 2020 draft to move up to No. 48 for edge rusher Darrell Taylor. Taylor became a meaningful Seahawks pass-rush contributor, while New York used No. 59 on Denzel Mims and moved No. 101 again. Mims never became the receiver the Jets hoped for, so Seattle received the strongest direct player value. The Seahawks win B to C-.

Seattle Seahawks received Quinton Dunbar in the exchange with Washington. Its C+ grade reflects the practical value of that return relative to the package surrendered and the hindsight result. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

Seattle traded tight end Nick Vannett to Pittsburgh on September 25, 2019 for a 2020 fifth-round pick. Vannett supplied the Steelers with 13 games, six starts, 13 receptions and 128 yards that season, then left after the year. Seattle later used the acquired No. 162 selection in the trade for cornerback Quinton Dunbar, preserving additional transaction value from a departing depth player.

Seattle acquired Jadeveon Clowney from Houston for Jacob Martin, Barkevious Mingo and a 2020 third-round pick. Clowney played one season for the Seahawks, recording only three regular-season sacks but creating disruption beyond the sack total and producing a dominant playoff performance in Philadelphia. He left in free agency the next offseason. The short rental helped an 11-win playoff team, but Houston received more usable value than the original C grade implies.

New York traded cornerback Parry Nickerson to Seattle on August 31, 2019, for a conditional 2021 seventh-round pick. The condition was not met, so the Jets did not receive the selection. Nickerson lasted only briefly on Seattle's active roster and did not create meaningful regular-season value, leaving both clubs with little to show from the exchange.

Seattle acquired tight end Jacob Hollister from New England on April 29, 2019 for a 2020 seventh-round pick. Hollister became a useful receiving option, catching 66 passes for 558 yards and six touchdowns across the next two Seahawks seasons. New England later included pick No. 241 with Rob Gronkowski’s rights in the 2020 Tampa Bay trade, so the Patriots did recover transactional value from the selection.

Minnesota moved up six spots in the fourth round of the 2019 draft, sending Seattle picks No. 120 and No. 204 for No. 114 and selecting guard Dru Samia. Samia never secured a lasting Vikings role. Seattle got little from Gary Jennings, but Travis Homer became a useful reserve running back and core special-teams contributor over four seasons.

Seattle moved up from No. 92 to No. 88 in the third round of the 2019 draft and also received No. 209. Minnesota received No. 92 and fifth-rounder No. 159. The Seahawks selected linebacker Cody Barton at 88 and defensive tackle Demarcus Christmas at 209. The Minnesota Vikings produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Minnesota Vikings Win verdict.

New England traded pick No. 64 to Seattle for Nos. 77 and 118, which became Chase Winovich and Hjalte Froholdt. Winovich supplied some early pass-rush production and Froholdt later developed elsewhere, but neither became a lasting Patriots fixture. The player Seattle selected at No. 64, D.K. Metcalf, became a franchise-level receiver and creates a wide value gap.

The Giants sent picks 37, 132 and 142 to Seattle to move into the end of the 2019 first round for cornerback Deandre Baker. Baker started 15 games as a rookie but was waived before his second season and never provided the long-term value New York expected. Seattle used the return to continue trading down and also selected Ugo Amadi and Ben Burr-Kirven, producing much more roster value from the package.

Seattle traded the 21st pick in 2019 to Green Bay for Nos. 30, 114 and 118. Green Bay selected Darnell Savage, who started 69 regular-season games over five seasons and intercepted nine passes. Seattle repeatedly moved the acquired selections, and two branches of the deal ultimately combined to acquire the pick used on DK Metcalf, who produced 6,324 receiving yards and 48 touchdowns in six Seahawks seasons. Seattle's asset tree became far more valuable.

Kansas City sent premium draft capital to Seattle for Frank Clark and a third-round pick. Clark's regular-season production did not always match his contract, but he delivered repeated postseason pressure and helped the Chiefs win two Super Bowls. Seattle's return was led by L.J. Collier, whose limited impact prevented the Seahawks from converting the valuable package.

Indianapolis acquired wide receiver Marcus Johnson from Seattle in exchange for tight end Darrell Daniels at the 2018 roster deadline. Johnson grew into useful receiver depth for the Colts, including 277 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 2019 and another 255 yards in 2020. Daniels gave Seattle only a brief role before moving on, so Indianapolis realized the stronger return.

Seattle acquired defensive back Shalom Luani from the Raiders for a 2019 seventh-round pick just before the 2018 season. Luani appeared in 12 games for the Seahawks, contributing primarily on special teams and in reserve defensive work, but he never developed into a significant starter. The Raiders later used pick No. 235 as part of a draft-day move rather than turning it directly into a lasting core player.

Green Bay traded backup quarterback Brett Hundley to Seattle for a 2019 sixth-round pick that became No. 194 and Dexter Williams. Williams produced only a small rushing role for the Packers, but Green Bay still converted a quarterback it no longer needed into a draft asset. Seattle carried Hundley as veteran insurance without receiving regular-season quarterback production, leaving the realized value nearly even.

Pittsburgh Steelers received 2018 3rd round pick (76th overall, Mason Rudolph) in the 2018-04-27 exchange with Seattle Seahawks. Mason Rudolph supplied useful backup and spot-starting quarterback value, making Pittsburgh's side respectable rather than empty. The direct return and the football value it produced drive the hindsight judgment. Against the assets Pittsburgh Steelers surrendered, the result supports Seattle Seahawks Win and a C+ grade for Pittsburgh Steelers.

Seattle traded pick No. 18 and a seventh-rounder to Green Bay for Nos. 27, 76 and 186. The Seahawks selected Rashaad Penny at 27, later turned No. 76 into Rasheem Green and another pick, and used No. 186 on Jacob Martin, who became part of the Jadeveon Clowney trade. Green Bay used No. 18 on Jaire Alexander, an All-Pro cornerback, giving the Packers the best individual player from a deal that still produced several useful Seattle assets.

Seattle sent a 2018 third-rounder and 2019 second-rounder to Houston for Duane Brown and a 2018 fifth-round pick. Brown immediately stabilized left tackle, earned All-Pro recognition in 2018 and remained Seattle’s starter through 2021; the fifth-rounder became Shaquem Griffin. Houston used the picks on Martinas Rankin and Lonnie Johnson, but neither became a comparable long-term Texans cornerstone. Brown’s premium-position longevity makes this a decisive Seahawks win.

Kansas City sent offensive tackle Isaiah Battle to Seattle at the 2017 roster deadline for a conditional 2018 seventh-round pick. The condition was not met, so the Chiefs did not receive the selection. Battle never produced regular-season value for Seattle and was waived on November 1, leaving Kansas City with no return but no meaningful lost production.

Seattle sent defensive end Cassius Marsh to New England on September 2, 2017 for 2018 fifth- and seventh-round picks. The fifth became tackle Jamarco Jones, while Seattle later included the seventh, No. 250, in the Michael Bennett trade with Philadelphia. Marsh lasted only nine games with New England before being waived in November, giving Seattle both the longer-lived asset value and the cleaner result.

New York Jets received Jermaine Kearse, 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert), 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin) in the 2017-09-01 exchange with Seattle Seahawks. Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round choice from the Jets for Jermaine Kearse, a 2018 second-round choice and a 2018 seventh-round choice. The supported outcome gives New York Jets a B grade. The overall verdict is New York Jets Win, based on the direct football and draft value actually realized after the trade.

Seattle moved out of pick No. 26 and received Nos. 31, 95 and 249 from Atlanta. The Seahawks kept moving No. 31, eventually building a branch that included Malik McDowell, while No. 95 became Delano Hill and No. 249 became Chris Carson. Carson delivered two 1,100-yard rushing seasons and 3,502 career rushing yards. Atlanta got Takk McKinley, a productive but short-lived pass rusher before waiving him in 2020.

San Francisco moved from No. 34 to No. 31 and selected Reuben Foster. Foster flashed starter-level talent but his 49ers tenure ended after two seasons and did not become the durable linebacker cornerstone the move-up was designed to secure. The 49ers therefore received real short-term ability without enough longevity to justify the concentrated draft investment.

Oakland brought Marshawn Lynch out of retirement and received Seattle's 2018 sixth-round pick while sending back a fifth-rounder. Lynch gave his hometown Raiders 1,267 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns over 21 games. Seattle used the fifth-round pick on cornerback Tre Flowers, who became a multi-year starter. Both clubs received exactly the kind of useful, medium-term value they were seeking, making the exchange remarkably balanced.

Seattle acquired safety and special-teams defender Dewey McDonald from Oakland on September 3, 2016, for a 2017 seventh-round selection that became No. 244 overall and Treyvon Hester. McDonald appeared in fourteen games for Seattle in 2016 and three more in 2017. That was legitimate depth value, but not enough to overwhelm the low-cost player Oakland later drafted.

New England Patriots received 2016 7th round pick (225th overall, Devin Lucien) and 2017 4th round pick (131st overall, Deatrich Wise) in the 2016-04-30 exchange with Seattle Seahawks. Deatrich Wise developed into a long-tenured Patriots defensive lineman with substantial games, sacks and championship-era value. That gives New England Patriots the stronger overall return.

Seattle moved up to No. 49 and selected Jarran Reed, who became a long-term productive defensive tackle for the Seahawks. Reed's sustained role made the aggressive move worthwhile and gives Seattle a strong grade rather than treating this as a failed trade-up. The Seahawks received one high-quality contributor, even though Chicago ultimately produced slightly more combined direct value from two selections.

Denver moved up from No. 31 to No. 26 for quarterback Paxton Lynch, sending Seattle a third-round pick to complete the deal. Lynch started only four games for the Broncos and was released before the 2018 season. Seattle used the two selections on Germain Ifedi and Nick Vannett, receiving four years of starting offensive-line play from Ifedi plus rotational tight-end value from Vannett. Seattle won decisively.

Seattle sent running back Christine Michael to Dallas for a conditional 2016 seventh-round pick that became No. 225. Michael's Cowboys stay lasted only a few weeks before his release, while Seattle later used the pick as part of a draft-day package that helped acquire selections used on Quinton Jefferson and Kenny Lawler. Jefferson became a useful Seahawks defensive lineman, giving Seattle clear value from a player Dallas barely used.

Kansas City turned Kelcie McCray into the 162nd selection of the 2016 draft and used the pick on Stanford quarterback Kevin Hogan. Hogan did not become a regular-season contributor for the Chiefs, so Kansas City obtained legitimate draft value but little realized football production from the selection. That leaves the Chiefs behind Seattle in hindsight.

Seattle sent a 2016 sixth-round pick to Detroit in August 2015 for cornerback Mohammed Seisay, a young depth option who fit the Seahawks' preferred size profile. Seisay did not become a regular-season contributor for Seattle. Detroit's pick became No. 202, used on defensive lineman Anthony Zettel, who developed into a useful rotational player and starter. The Lions received the only substantial on-field value from the deal.

Washington traded pick No. 69 to Seattle for four later selections and used them on Matt Jones, Arie Kouandjio, a pick later moved to New Orleans, and Kyshoen Jarrett. Seattle used No. 69 on Tyler Lockett. Lockett became a franchise-level returner and receiver with a decade of Seahawks production, dwarfing Washington's combined return. The volume looked attractive on draft night, but Seattle found the one player who defined the trade.

New Orleans turned Jimmy Graham and a fourth-round pick into center Max Unger and the No. 31 selection, used on Stephone Anthony. Seattle still got three productive seasons from Graham, including two double-digit or near-double-digit touchdown campaigns, and the acquired fourth-rounder became part of the package used to move up for Tyler Lockett. Unger's four seasons anchoring the Saints' line give New Orleans the stronger long-term return.

Seattle traded Percy Harvin to the New York Jets in October 2014 for a conditional 2015 draft pick that settled as a sixth-rounder. Harvin played eight games for New York, catching 29 passes for 350 yards and one touchdown, but the Jets released him the following offseason. Seattle accepted a steep loss relative to its 2013 acquisition cost but escaped the remaining commitment and recovered a pick.

Seattle sent Indianapolis a 2015 sixth-round pick for cornerback Marcus Burley and received two seasons of useful secondary depth. Burley appeared in 26 regular-season games for the Seahawks and intercepted two passes. The Colts ultimately used the acquired selection at No. 207 on linebacker Amarlo Herrera, who appeared in only three NFL games. Seattle extracted the clearer on-field value from the modest exchange.

Minnesota moved back into the first round for Teddy Bridgewater, sending Seattle picks No. 40 and No. 108. Bridgewater became the Vikings' starter, made the Pro Bowl after the 2015 season and helped produce an NFC North title before a catastrophic knee injury changed his trajectory. Seattle traded No. 40 again and collected additional selections while using No. 108 on Cassius Marsh. Both sides got useful value, with Minnesota's starting-quarterback payoff providing the stronger peak.

Detroit moved up from No. 45 to No. 40 in the 2014 draft and selected Kyle Van Noy, sending Seattle additional fourth- and seventh-round value while also receiving a fifth. Van Noy played only 30 games and made seven starts for Detroit before being traded to New England. Seattle's No. 45 pick became Paul Richardson, who produced 1,302 receiving yards and eight touchdowns for the Seahawks, giving Seattle the edge.

Seattle sent a seventh-round pick to Oakland for quarterback Terrelle Pryor, hoping his athletic upside could strengthen the backup competition. Pryor was released before the regular season and never played a game for the Seahawks. Oakland used pick No. 247 on safety Jonathan Dowling, who appeared in seven games as a rookie. The Raiders’ return was small, but it was still more realized value than Seattle received.

Seattle sent picks No. 165 and No. 199 to Detroit for No. 137. The Seahawks selected defensive tackle Jesse Williams, while Detroit used the acquired selections on punter Sam Martin and running back Theo Riddick. Williams' career was derailed before he could become a regular contributor. Martin became a quality long-term punter and Riddick a productive receiving back, giving Detroit two useful players and a decisive hindsight advantage.

Seattle sent pick No. 56 to Baltimore and received Nos. 62, 165 and 199. The Seahawks selected Christine Michael at No. 62, then used the two later selections in a separate trade with Detroit. Baltimore chose linebacker Arthur Brown at No. 56. Brown never developed into the defender Baltimore expected, while Seattle retained three distinct assets and found some value from Michael and the later trade package, giving the Seahawks the edge.

Seattle traded Matt Flynn to Oakland in April 2013 after Russell Wilson had secured the starting quarterback job. The Seahawks received a 2014 fifth-round pick plus a conditional 2015 selection that did not convey. Flynn made one Raiders start and was released in October, while Seattle later used the fifth-round asset in another draft-day move.

Minnesota converted Percy Harvin into a first-round pick, a seventh-round pick, and a future third-rounder, then used the premium pieces on Xavier Rhodes and Jerick McKinnon. Rhodes became an All-Pro-caliber cornerback at his peak, while McKinnon supplied multiple useful seasons. Harvin's Seattle tenure was brief and injury-limited. The Seahawks did receive a memorable championship contribution, but Minnesota extracted substantially more sustained roster value from the package.

Buffalo acquired quarterback Tarvaris Jackson from Seattle in August 2012 for a conditional 2013 selection that settled as the seventh-round pick at No. 214. Jackson never appeared in a regular-season game for Buffalo and was released in June 2013. Seattle later included No. 214 in the Percy Harvin trade, giving the Seahawks clear realized value.

Seattle traded linebacker Barrett Ruud to New Orleans in August 2012 and ultimately received the 220th pick in the 2013 draft, used on offensive lineman Ryan Seymour. The Seahawks converted a veteran who was unlikely to hold a major role into late-round capital. Seymour did not become a lasting Seattle contributor, keeping the realized return modest.

Seattle acquired tight end Kellen Winslow from Tampa Bay in May 2012 for a 2013 conditional seventh-round pick that could have become a sixth-rounder. Seattle released Winslow before the regular season, and the Seahawks' own trade history says the conditions were not met, so Tampa Bay ultimately received no exercised selection from the deal.

Seattle moved down four spots from No. 43 and received Nos. 47, 154 and 232, then selected Bobby Wagner, Korey Toomer and Greg Scruggs. The Jets used No. 43 on Stephen Hill. Wagner became a franchise icon, perennial All-Pro and championship centerpiece, while Hill lasted only two seasons in New York. This is one of the clearest draft-day wins of the John Schneider era.

Philadelphia moved from No. 15 to No. 12 in the 2012 draft and selected defensive tackle Fletcher Cox, sending Seattle a fourth- and sixth-round pick with the first-round swap. Cox became a franchise-defining defender, earning six Pro Bowls and first-team All-Pro recognition while helping Philadelphia win Super Bowl LII. His decade-plus impact gave the Eagles exceptional value from the targeted move up.

Seattle turned former first-round linebacker Aaron Curry into two future draft choices, then used them on J.R. Sweezy and Tharold Simon. Sweezy developed from a converted defensive lineman into a long-term starting guard and a Super Bowl champion, while Curry lasted only briefly in Oakland. That conversion gives the Seahawks one of the stronger low-cost exits from a disappointing former top pick.

Detroit moved up to No. 57 for running back Mikel Leshoure, sending Seattle a package that became John Moffitt, Kris Durham, Richard Sherman and Pep Levingston. The trade is defined by Sherman, a fifth-round pick who became an elite All-Pro cornerback, centerpiece of the Legion of Boom and Super Bowl champion. Detroit received limited value from Leshoure and the later selections, creating an overwhelming Seattle advantage.

Seattle sent Deion Branch back to New England for a 2011 fourth-round pick and used No. 99 on K.J. Wright. Branch immediately helped the Patriots, producing 706 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games in 2010 and another 702 yards in 2011. Wright became a decade-long Seattle starter, Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion. New England received meaningful short-term value, but Seattle turned an aging receiver into a franchise defensive fixture.

Seattle acquired Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo for a 2011 fourth-round pick and a conditional 2012 choice that became a fifth-rounder. Lynch became a franchise icon, rushing for 6,347 yards and 57 touchdowns during his initial Seahawks run while helping Seattle win Super Bowl XLVIII. Buffalo received Chris Hairston and Tank Carder from the picks, but their value could not approach Lynch's transformational impact.

Seattle acquired veteran offensive lineman Stacy Andrews from Philadelphia in September 2010 for a conditional 2011 draft choice that resolved as the 227th overall selection. The Seahawks obtained immediate line experience for seventh-round capital. Andrews’ Seattle stay was not long, but usable veteran snaps at such a small draft cost gave Seattle the better realized side of the transaction.

Baltimore Ravens received Josh Wilson from Seattle Seahawks, sending 2011 5th round pick (157th overall subsequently traded, Doug Hogue) the other way. Wilson gave Baltimore useful cornerback snaps, while Seattle's realized draft return was limited, so the Ravens keep the stronger grade. That outcome supports a B grade for Baltimore Ravens, and the overall verdict is Baltimore Ravens Win.

Seattle acquired tackle Tyler Polumbus from Detroit for a 2012 seventh-round pick, ultimately No. 219. Polumbus appeared in 20 games and started seven across two Seahawks seasons, providing useful emergency line depth. Detroit later used the selection on Trevor Guyton, who did not become a regular-season Lions contributor. Seattle received the stronger return from a low-cost depth trade.

Seattle traded cornerback Josh Wilson to Baltimore just before the 2010 season for a conditional 2011 selection that became a fifth-round pick, No. 157 overall. The Seahawks recovered useful draft capital while reshaping a secondary under a new regime. The choice was later moved, limiting the direct player return Seattle can claim from the original transaction.

Seattle traded Lawrence Jackson to Detroit for a 2011 sixth-round pick and selected Byron Maxwell. Jackson was productive for the Lions, recording 13 sacks in three seasons despite never starting a game there. Maxwell developed into a starting corner on Seattle’s championship secondary, intercepted six passes across 2013 and 2014, and won Super Bowl XLVIII. Detroit received real value, but Maxwell’s higher-leverage role gives Seattle the edge.

Seattle and Tennessee exchanged players and draft positions during the 2010 draft. The Seahawks received LenDale White, Kevin Vickerson, pick 111 and pick 185, while the Titans received picks 104 and 176. Tennessee used No. 104 on Alterraun Verner, who became a Pro Bowl cornerback, while Seattle found useful depth in Walter Thurmond and Anthony McCoy. Verner's peak gives Tennessee the stronger return.

Seattle acquired Leon Washington and a seventh-round pick from the Jets for the fifth-round selection used on John Conner. Washington became an award-winning return specialist during three Seahawks seasons, while Seattle also selected Dexter Davis with the additional choice. His direct special-teams contribution gives Seattle a clear advantage without relying on what he accomplished before the trade.

Seattle sent guard Rob Sims and a seventh-round pick to Detroit for defensive lineman Robert Henderson and the 133rd selection, then used No. 133 on Kam Chancellor. Chancellor became a four-time Pro Bowler, two-time second-team All-Pro and foundational member of the Legion of Boom. Detroit also received strong value from Sims and Willie Young, but Chancellor became the exchange's defining player.

Seattle paid the 40th pick and a 2011 third-rounder to San Diego for quarterback Charlie Whitehurst and pick No. 60. The Chargers ultimately tied the incoming capital to Koa Misi and Shareece Wright, while Seattle used No. 60 on Golden Tate. Tate became the best individual player connected to the exchange, but Whitehurst never solved Seattle's quarterback need, and the extra third-round cost gives the Chargers the stronger total return.

Philadelphia acquired Darryl Tapp, while Seattle received Chris Clemons and the 2010 fourth-round pick used on E.J. Wilson. Tapp gave the Eagles 39 regular-season games, three starts and six sacks across three seasons. Clemons became a major Seattle starter with 38 sacks in four seasons and helped the 2013 Seahawks win the Super Bowl; Wilson played only two games. Seattle realized the much stronger return.

Seattle acquired Chris Clemons and a 2010 fourth-round pick from Philadelphia for Darryl Tapp on March 16, 2010. Clemons became a premier Seahawks pass rusher, posting three straight 11-sack seasons and remaining part of the Super Bowl XLVIII roster. Philadelphia received three seasons of rotational line play from Tapp. The fourth-round pick added another asset, making Seattle's return substantially stronger.

Cleveland acquired quarterback Seneca Wallace from Seattle for a conditional 2011 draft choice that became the seventh-round pick at No. 209. Wallace gave the Browns seven starts across 2010 and 2011 and provided competent backup play. Seattle later included No. 209 in a larger draft-day package with Detroit, so the pick had trade utility, but its downstream value cannot be credited entirely to this one transaction.

Denver traded its 2010 first-round pick to Seattle for the 37th choice in 2009 and selected cornerback Alphonso Smith. Smith lasted one season with Denver and made three starts. The future pick became No. 14, where Seattle selected Earl Thomas, a six-time Pro Bowler and three-time first-team All-Pro for the Seahawks. Few future-first trades have produced a clearer hindsight gap.

Seattle moved up from No. 68 to No. 49 in 2009 and landed center Max Unger, who became a long-term starter, a first-team All-Pro and a Super Bowl champion with the Seahawks. Chicago received Jarron Gilbert and Henry Melton; Melton developed into a productive interior defender and a Pro Bowler, giving the Bears real value even though Unger became the best player in the exchange.

Seattle traded Julian Peterson to Detroit for Cory Redding and the 137th pick. Redding spent one season with the Seahawks, appearing in 15 games with three starts and two sacks, while the pick was later moved in another draft trade. Peterson became a two-year Detroit starter, making 28 starts and recording 159 combined tackles with 5.5 sacks. The Lions received the stronger direct football value.

Seattle acquired wide receiver Keary Colbert from Denver on September 17, 2008, for a conditional 2009 fifth-round selection that became No. 140 overall. Colbert appeared in seven games with four starts for Seattle but caught only seven passes for 52 yards and one touchdown. That limited production did not justify the fifth-round value the Seahawks surrendered.

Dallas moved up three spots in the 2008 first round and selected cornerback Mike Jenkins at No. 25, sending Seattle picks 28, 163 and 235. Jenkins became a Pro Bowler in 2009 and started 48 games for Dallas. Seattle used the return on Lawrence Jackson, Owen Schmitt and Brandon Coutu, but none delivered comparable value, turning a modest move-up into a clear Cowboys win.

Baltimore traded the 38th pick to Seattle and received Nos. 55 and 86, selecting Ray Rice and Tom Zbikowski. Seattle chose John Carlson, who gave the Seahawks useful receiving production at tight end. Carlson was a legitimate contributor, but Rice became an elite on-field weapon during his peak and Zbikowski added more value from the second acquired pick. The Ravens clearly won the football exchange.

Cleveland sent quarterback Charlie Frye to Seattle on September 11, 2007 for the Seahawks' 2008 sixth-round pick, No. 190 overall. The Browns used that selection on defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin, who became a long-term starter and appeared in 99 regular-season games for Cleveland. Turning a displaced quarterback into Rubin gave the Browns an unusually strong return from a sixth-round trade asset.

Seattle traded defensive end Bryce Fisher to Tennessee on September 11, 2007 for a 2008 sixth-round pick, not a 2007 fifth-rounder. Seattle used the No. 189 selection on long snapper Tyler Schmitt, who never appeared in an NFL regular-season game.

Houston traded defensive end Jason Babin to Seattle on September 1, 2007, and received safety Michael Boulware in return. Boulware appeared in all 16 games for Houston that season as a depth defender and special-teams contributor. Babin played only four games across two Seattle seasons before leaving, so Houston received the clearer direct value from the player-for-player swap.

San Francisco 49ers received Darrell Jackson from Seattle Seahawks in the 2007-04-29 trade. San Francisco acquired Darrell Jackson, who started 15 games in 2007 and caught 46 passes for 497 yards and three touchdowns. Seattle Seahawks's return was 2007 4th round pick (124th overall, Mansfield Wrotto). Seattle received pick No. 124 and used it on Mansfield Wrotto. Those realized outcomes, rather than the labels on the assets alone, drive the hindsight grade.

Seattle ended Deion Branch's New England holdout by sending the Patriots a 2007 first-round pick, later used at No. 24 on safety Brandon Meriweather. Seattle got a proven receiver and meaningful production, so the deal was not a failure. The premium pick and Meriweather's value nevertheless gave New England the better long-term return.

Seattle acquired fullback Josh Parry from Philadelphia on September 2, 2006, for a 2008 seventh-round selection that became No. 230 overall. Parry played eight games for the Seahawks in 2006 and had one reception before his season ended. The short contribution was modest, while the pick eventually produced offensive tackle King Dunlap for Philadelphia.

Chicago traded veteran safety Mike Green to Seattle on April 25, 2006 for the 200th pick in that year's draft. The Bears used the sixth-round selection on guard Tyler Reed, who did not appear in an NFL regular-season game. Chicago gained a draft asset for a veteran it was willing to move, but the selected player produced no realized NFL game value.

Chicago moved Alain Kashama to Seattle near the end of the 2005 preseason for a conditional future choice. Because the trade criteria were not met, the Bears never received a draft selection. Kashama played only one regular-season game for the Seahawks that year, so Chicago lost little future value but also gained no realized compensation from the transaction.

Miami Dolphins received Kris Richard in the exchange with Seattle Seahawks. Its C grade reflects the practical value of that return relative to the package surrendered and the hindsight result. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

Oakland moved from No. 26 to No. 23 in the 2005 first round to select cornerback Fabian Washington, sending Seattle the lower first-rounder and No. 105. Washington started 29 games over three Raiders seasons and intercepted five passes before Oakland later traded him to Baltimore for a fourth-round pick. He supplied usable value, but not enough to justify the move up.

Seattle moved veteran backup quarterback Trent Dilfer to Cleveland for the 126th pick in the 2005 draft. The Browns received 11 starts from Dilfer, but Seattle later combined pick No. 126 with Nos. 54 and 121 to move up for linebacker Lofa Tatupu. Because that choice helped produce a cornerstone defender for the Seahawks' Super Bowl team, Seattle owns the stronger long-term return.

Seattle acquired Jerry Rice from Oakland in October 2004 for a conditional 2005 seventh-round pick. Seahawks records state that the trade condition was not met, so the pick was never conveyed. Rice’s Seattle stay was brief, but he still gave the Seahawks veteran receiving help at no eventual draft cost. Oakland accommodated the legendary receiver’s desire for a larger role but received no lasting compensation, giving Seattle the edge.

Seattle acquired punter Mat McBriar from Denver on August 23, 2003, for a conditional 2004 draft choice. Seattle’s official trade history says the criteria were not met, so Denver never received the pick. McBriar was waived before becoming Seattle’s regular-season punter, meaning the Seahawks also realized almost no direct value despite later success McBriar achieved with another franchise.

Seattle sent the 147th pick in the 2003 draft to Green Bay for selections 165 and 203. The Seahawks used No. 165 on Chris Davis and later moved No. 203 to New Orleans, while Green Bay used No. 147 on James Lee. Neither team produced a notable long-term player directly from the exchange, and Seattle's later movement of No. 203 did not create a decisive advantage, leaving the original trade essentially even.

Seattle acquired defensive tackle Norman Hand from New Orleans on April 27, 2003, for the 203rd selection in that year’s draft, a sixth-round pick used on Kareem Kelly. Hand gave Seattle six games and four starts in 2003, including one sack, but his stay was brief. The modest production roughly matched the limited value of the late-round cost.

Atlanta traded offensive tackle Michael Thompson to Seattle on April 10, 2003, for a conditional 2004 draft choice. Seattle's official trade history states that the condition was not met, so Atlanta never received the pick. Thompson did not make Seattle's regular-season roster, leaving the Falcons without compensation and the Seahawks without on-field production from the acquisition.

Seattle traded cornerback Ike Charlton to Jacksonville in June 2002 and received a 2003 seventh-round selection that its official trade history identifies as No. 222 overall, used on kicker Josh Brown. Brown became Seattle’s primary kicker for five seasons and scored heavily for a perennial contender. Turning a surplus defensive back into that long-term specialist value was an excellent Seahawks outcome.

Green Bay moved from No. 28 to No. 20 in the 2002 draft, sending Seattle picks 28 and 60 while receiving No. 20 and No. 156. The Packers selected Javon Walker and Aaron Kampman; Seattle chose Jerramy Stevens and Anton Palepoi. Walker became a Pro Bowl receiver and Kampman a Pro Bowl pass rusher, giving Green Bay two high-level contributors from a package Seattle could not match.

Seattle sent quarterback Brock Huard to Indianapolis in 2002 and received the 146th pick, which became defensive tackle Rocky Bernard. Bernard developed into a long-term Seahawks contributor and eventually finished his career with 33 sacks across 160 games. Huard saw almost no action for Indianapolis, appearing in only two games in 2003 and attempting three passes. Seattle transformed a spare quarterback into years of defensive-line value.

San Francisco moved from No. 9 to No. 7 on April 21, 2001, sending Seattle picks No. 9, No. 82 and No. 222 for No. 7 and No. 191. The 49ers selected defensive end Andre Carter at No. 7; he started 66 of 69 regular-season games for San Francisco from 2001-05 and recorded 32 sacks, including 12.5 in 2002. No. 191 became Menson Holloway, who did not appear in an NFL regular-season game.

Seattle acquired quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and moved from No. 10 to No. 17, where it selected Hall of Fame guard Steve Hutchinson. Green Bay used No. 10 on Jamal Reynolds and No. 72 on Torrance Marshall. Hasselbeck became a three-time Pro Bowler and longtime Seahawks starter, while Hutchinson became a Hall of Famer. Reynolds produced only 18 career games and three sacks, making this one of Seattle’s most lopsided wins.

Green Bay acquired Ahman Green and Seattle's fifth-round pick for cornerback Fred Vinson and a sixth-rounder. Green became the Packers' all-time leading rusher, made four consecutive Pro Bowls and produced more than 8,000 rushing yards for the franchise. Vinson never played a regular-season game for Seattle, while the exchanged picks yielded only marginal value. This became one of Green Bay's best veteran acquisitions.

Dallas sent two first-round picks to Seattle for Joey Galloway. Galloway tore his ACL in his first Cowboys game and later supplied several productive seasons, but the price remained far too high. Seattle used the first pick on Shaun Alexander, who became the 2005 NFL MVP and the franchise's all-time rushing leader, while retaining additional first-round value.

Dallas sent first-round picks in consecutive drafts to Seattle for Joey Galloway. Galloway tore his ACL in his first Cowboys game and later supplied several productive seasons, but the price remained excessive. Seattle used the 2000 pick on league MVP Shaun Alexander and retained another premium first-round asset in 2001.

Seattle acquired cornerback Cordell Taylor from Jacksonville on September 5, 1999, for a conditional 2001 draft choice. Seattle's official trade history states that the condition was not met, so the Jaguars never received the pick. Taylor appeared in two games for the Seahawks, making this a tiny but positive return obtained without surrendered draft capital.

Seattle acquired Derrick Mayes from Green Bay for a 2000 seventh-round pick. Mayes immediately started 15 games in 1999 and caught 62 passes for 829 yards and 10 touchdowns, giving the Seahawks a major return for minimal draft cost. Green Bay used the pick on defensive tackle Ron Moore, who played only one career NFL game. The production gap makes Seattle the clear winner.

Seattle traded wide receiver James McKnight to Dallas for a 2000 third-round pick, which became Darrell Jackson at No. 80. Jackson developed into a major Seahawks receiver, finishing his career with 499 catches, 7,132 yards and 51 touchdowns. McKnight had useful seasons as a receiver but did not approach Jackson’s long-term production, making Seattle’s conversion of a veteran into a premium future pick an excellent result.

Seattle combined two sixth-round choices to move up for Tennessee cornerback Steve Johnson in the 1999 draft. Johnson did not make the Seahawks' regular-season roster, leaving the team without a lasting playing return from the move. The modest cost limits the damage, but the higher selection did not solve a roster need.

Dallas moved from No. 22 to No. 20 in the 1999 first round, sending Seattle the 22nd pick and a fifth-rounder to select defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban. Ekuban became a multi-year Cowboys starter and later played nine NFL seasons. Seattle used the two selections on Lamar King and Floyd Wedderburn, neither of whom produced comparable value. The Cowboys won a modest move-up without paying a damaging premium.

New England moved from No. 20 to No. 17 in the 1999 first round, sending Seattle a third-rounder and sixth-rounder to select center Damien Woody. Woody started immediately, became a Pro Bowler and won two Super Bowls with the Patriots before leaving after five seasons. Seattle's acquired picks became part of a chain that produced Lamar King, Floyd Wedderburn, Karsten Bailey and James Dearth, none matching Woody's impact.

Seattle acquired quarterback Glenn Foley from the Jets on March 19, 1999 for the 223rd pick in the 1999 draft. Foley appeared in three games for the Seahawks that season and made one start, completing 18 of 30 passes for 283 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. He provided short-term quarterback depth but did not become a lasting Seattle contributor.

Dallas received 1998 pick No. 138 from Seattle and used it on offensive lineman Oliver Ross. The Cowboys sent Nos. 162 and 197, which became Carl Hansen and Jason McEndoo. None of the three players became a franchise-level return, but Ross produced the strongest NFL career of the group. Dallas therefore earns a narrow hindsight edge rather than a decisive victory.

Seattle acquired running back Daryl Hobbs from New Orleans on September 30, 1997, for a conditional draft choice that became the 204th pick in 1998. The Seahawks bought inexpensive backfield depth without surrendering meaningful capital. Hobbs did not develop into a major Seattle contributor, so the practical benefit remained limited despite the low acquisition cost.

Seattle moved from No. 12 to No. 6 in the 1997 draft, sending Tampa Bay the 12th pick and No. 63 for the choice used on Walter Jones. Jones became a Hall of Fame left tackle and started all 180 games of his career. Tampa Bay also did extremely well, landing Warrick Dunn and Frank Middleton, but Seattle secured the best player in the deal.

Seattle sent Atlanta picks 11, 41, 70 and 100 in 1997 for No. 3 and No. 63. The Seahawks drafted Pro Bowl cornerback Shawn Springs third overall, then used the acquired third-rounder as part of the move from No. 12 to No. 6 that landed Hall of Fame tackle Walter Jones. Atlanta received four players but no comparable star, making Seattle's return overwhelming.

Seattle sold Rick Mirer after four uneven seasons and received Chicago’s 11th overall pick in the 1997 draft, while sending back Mirer and a fourth-rounder. That was exceptional value for a quarterback whose early promise had faded. The Seahawks later used the first-round asset in further draft maneuvering, while Mirer lasted only one season in Chicago. Moving him before his market disappeared made this a decisive Seattle win.

Green Bay Packers received Eugene Robinson. Green Bay received Eugene Robinson, who became a starter on the Super Bowl XXXI championship team and remained an important contributor. That result supports an A for Green Bay Packers. The overall comparison favors Green Bay Packers, which produced the stronger realized return. The grade reflects the realized player service and draft value tied directly to this transaction, without assigning extra credit for outcomes that cannot be traced confidently to the exchanged assets.

Houston moved from No. 17 to No. 14 in the 1996 draft by sending Seattle defensive lineman Glenn Montgomery along with the 17th pick. The Oilers selected Eddie George, who became the franchise’s all-time rushing leader and powered the team through its move to Tennessee. Seattle immediately flipped No. 17 to Detroit and came away with Pete Kendall and Reggie Brown, so the Seahawks created useful value. George’s decade-defining impact still makes Houston the clear winner.

Seattle moved from No. 17 to No. 21 in the 1996 draft and received pick No. 91 from Detroit. The Seahawks selected offensive lineman Pete Kendall and running back Reggie Brown, while the Lions used No. 17 on linebacker Reggie Brown. Detroit's Brown looked like a rising defensive star before a spinal-cord injury ended his career, while Kendall became a 13-year NFL starter, giving Seattle the better hindsight return.

Baltimore acquired guard Jeff Blackshear from Seattle for a 1997 fourth-round pick. Blackshear immediately became a regular starter for the new Ravens, starting 44 games from 1996 through 1998 and giving Baltimore dependable interior-line play. Seattle gained future draft flexibility, but the pick was later moved again, leaving the Ravens with the clearer direct football return from this exchange.

Seattle acquired wide receiver Ricky Proehl from Arizona on April 3, 1995, for a fourth-round selection, No. 106 overall. Proehl gave the Seahawks two seasons of useful veteran receiving depth before continuing a long NFL career elsewhere. The cost was modest Day 3 capital, making Seattle the side that realized the clearer direct football return.

Seattle acquired wide receiver Reggie Barrett from Detroit on April 28, 1994, for a 1995 fifth-round pick. Barrett produced only a small amount of receiving value, while Detroit used the No. 141 selection on linebacker Stephen Boyd. Boyd became a long-term Lions starter and two-time Pro Bowler. Turning a reserve receiver into Boyd makes this one of the clearest wins in the wave for Detroit.

San Diego received the 1994 fifth-round selection used on Darren Krein. Krein did not develop into a meaningful regular-season contributor for the Chargers, leaving the club with little realized value from the move. Because the outgoing consideration became a future fourth-rounder that Seattle used on a long-tenured specialist, the Chargers' side of the exchange grades well below Seattle's.

Seattle acquired running back Jon Vaughn from New England on August 25, 1993 for a 1994 sixth-round selection. Vaughn played all 16 games for the Seahawks that season, made two starts and rushed for 153 yards. New England used the acquired pick on Max Lane, who developed into a long-term offensive lineman and started extensively for the Patriots.

Seattle sent wide receiver David Daniels to the New York Jets on August 23, 1993, for a conditional draft choice. The Seahawks’ official trade history says the transaction criteria were not met, so no selection became usable compensation. Seattle therefore cleared a roster spot but received no realized draft return, leaving its side of the exchange with minimal value.

Seattle acquired safety Dave McCloughan from Green Bay for a sixth-round pick in April 1993. McCloughan contributed on defense and special teams during a brief Seahawks stint, giving Seattle inexpensive veteran depth. Green Bay used No. 141 on cornerback Doug Evans, who quickly became a starter and built a 163-game NFL career. The draft choice produced substantially more sustained value.

New Orleans sent Rueben Mayes to Seattle for the 95th pick in the 1992 draft and used the fourth-round selection on offensive lineman Gene McGuire. The Saints converted an injury-affected veteran back into younger draft capital, a sensible roster move. McGuire’s return did not create overwhelming separation, but the club recovered a legitimate mid-round asset rather than losing Mayes for little.

Minnesota sent former Defensive Player of the Year Keith Millard to Seattle and received the 39th pick in 1992 plus a 1993 third-rounder. The Vikings used those selections on Robert Harris and John Gerak. Millard appeared in only two games for Seattle, while Minnesota converted the return into two players who supplied multiple seasons of roster value.

Seattle acquired defensive lineman Bob Buczkowski from Cleveland for a 1991 ninth-round pick, No. 239. Cleveland used the selection on Wyoming receiver Shawn Wiggins. Buczkowski had played 15 games for the Browns in 1990 but did not record a regular-season appearance for Seattle, while Wiggins never became a meaningful Browns contributor. With neither return producing sustained NFL value, the trade lands squarely in low-impact territory.

Seattle moved down in the 1991 second round and added a fourth-round selection, turning the two picks into Doug Thomas and John Kasay. Kasay handled Seattle's kicking job for four full seasons, while Thomas added another roster return. The combination of two usable players and sustained special-teams value gave the Seahawks the strongest realized package from the trade.

Seattle sent veteran tackle Ron Mattes to the Jets on January 31, 1991 for a 1992 12th-round pick, later No. 320 overall and defensive end John MacNeill. Seattle's own all-time trade page confirms the exact exchange. The Jets received the established NFL player, while the final-round draft return did not develop into comparable value for Seattle, giving New York the stronger side.

Seattle acquired veteran safety Vann McElroy from the Raiders at the 1990 trade deadline for a 1991 eighth-round selection. McElroy appeared in 10 games for the Seahawks and recorded one sack, providing short-term veteran depth. The Raiders used the late pick on Brian Jones, whose return did not create a major long-term advantage for Oakland.

Atlanta traded Ronnie Lee to Seattle for a 1991 seventh-round choice, No. 186 overall, associated with Mark Tucker. Recovering a pick for a veteran lineman was reasonable, but the compensation was late and carried limited expected value. Lee then started twenty-one games for Seattle over three seasons, a level of production that outweighed Atlanta’s modest draft return.

Seattle acquired wide receiver John Ford from Detroit on August 26, 1990 for a conditional 1991 draft pick. Seattle's official trade history states that the condition was not met, so the pick never conveyed. Ford, a 1989 second-round selection, was released by Seattle shortly afterward, leaving both clubs with little realized value and no exercised draft compensation.

Seattle traded linebacker Willie Walker to the Jets in July 1990 for a conditional 1991 draft pick. Seattle's official trade history states that the criteria were not met, so no selection conveyed. Walker did not become a lasting Jets contributor and was trying out elsewhere later that year, leaving both clubs with little durable football value from the exchange.

Seattle paid New England a massive draft package to move to No. 3 in 1990, sending picks that became Chris Singleton, Ray Agnew and Jimmie Jones plus a 1991 fourth-rounder, while receiving No. 3 and No. 29. The Seahawks used those selections on Cortez Kennedy and Terry Wooden. Kennedy became a Hall of Famer, making Seattle the decisive long-term winner.

Seattle Seahawks received James Jones from Detroit Lions. James Jones stayed with Seattle through 1992 as a reserve and occasional starter, giving the Seahawks useful multi-year backfield depth without becoming a major offensive piece. That realized return supports a C+ grade for Seattle Seahawks. The final verdict is Detroit Lions Win, based on the regular-season service and draft value each club actually received after the exchange.

Seattle sent center Kevin Thomas to Phoenix on August 7, 1989, for a conditional 1990 draft choice. Seattle’s own transaction history says the trade criteria were not met, so the pick never became usable draft capital. Thomas was then waived by Phoenix later that month, leaving both clubs with almost no lasting football value from the move.

Seattle acquired tackle Curt Singer from Detroit on July 28, 1989 for a conditional draft choice. The Seahawks' official trade history states that the trade criteria were not met, so no draft selection conveyed to Detroit. Singer did not appear in a 1989 regular-season game for Seattle and instead played six games for the Jets. With neither side realizing meaningful value, the result is essentially even.

Seattle traded its 1990 ninth-round pick to Dallas on July 25, 1989 for tackle Daryle Smith. Smith did not play a regular-season game for the Seahawks and left their camp before appearing later that season with Cleveland. Dallas retained a real draft asset, which eventually became pick No. 230, Leon Perry, after further movement. The return was small, but Dallas clearly received more usable value.

Seattle traded linebacker Fredd Young to Indianapolis for first-round selections in both 1989 and 1990. The 1989 pick became tackle Andy Heck, while the 1990 first-rounder later became part of Seattle's trade-up for Cortez Kennedy rather than a direct Ray Agnew selection. Turning one veteran into two premium assets created enormous flexibility and helped shape the Seahawks for years.

Seattle traded offensive tackle Ron Heller to Philadelphia in August 1988 for a 1989 fourth-round selection, No. 103 overall, used on James Henry. Recovering a fourth-round pick was reasonable compensation for a veteran lineman, but Heller became a major Eagles starter and earned team recognition soon after arriving. Seattle’s draft return did not match that sustained impact.

Washington traded Tim Morrison to Seattle for a conditional draft selection, but the conditions were not fulfilled. That outcome leaves Washington without an exercised pick to credit from the exchange. Seattle obtained the opportunity to evaluate Morrison, while neither side established a substantial return. An even grade reflects the limited realized value and the conditional nature of the price.

Seattle acquired tackle Ron Heller from Tampa Bay in May 1988 for nose tackle Randy Edwards and a 1989 sixth-round pick, No. 154 Derrick Little. Heller never played a regular-season game for Seattle, but the Seahawks flipped him in August to Philadelphia for a 1989 fourth-round pick, No. 103, turning the acquisition into better draft capital.

Green Bay acquired veteran defensive back Dave Brown from Seattle on August 26, 1987, for an eleventh-round pick in the 1988 draft. Brown immediately became a Packers starter and opened 44 games across three seasons, intercepting 12 passes. Seattle's future selection became Rick McLeod at No. 284 and produced no comparable NFL value. Green Bay bought several years of starting secondary play for a minimal draft price.

Seattle sent tackle Ron Essink to Dallas on August 25, 1987, for a fifth-round pick in the 1988 draft. One week later, Essink retired because of an elbow problem without playing a regular-season game for the Cowboys. Seattle retained the future selection as a usable asset, even though the pick later moved again. Receiving meaningful draft currency for a player who never suited up for Dallas makes Seattle the clear winner.

Seattle acquired quarterback Jeff Kemp from San Francisco on May 19, 1987, for a 1988 fifth-round pick that became No. 131 overall. Kemp served as a multi-year Seahawks backup and provided useful spot-starting insurance, including five starts in 1991. For a fifth-round price, that amount of veteran quarterback utility gave Seattle the stronger return.

Minnesota acquired veteran safety John Harris from Seattle on September 2, 1986 for a 1987 seventh-round pick that became No. 184, Roland Barbay. Harris immediately became a Vikings starter and intercepted nine passes over his three Minnesota seasons while making 37 starts. Converting a late-round choice into that much secondary experience and production gave Minnesota the stronger side of the trade.

Seattle traded linebacker Shelton Robinson to Detroit on September 1, 1986 for a 1987 fifth-round pick that became No. 119, Tommie Agee. Robinson played 40 games and made 16 starts for the Lions over three seasons. Agee eventually played 16 games for Seattle in 1988 but had only a small offensive role there, so Detroit received more sustained team-specific value.

Seattle acquired offensive tackle Mike Wilson from Cincinnati in August 1986 for a 1987 third-round selection, No. 77 overall. Wilson became a four-season Seattle starter and made 60 starts for the Seahawks, giving the club substantial line stability from the deal. That volume of starting work represents a strong return for one third-round pick and makes Seattle the hindsight winner.

Green Bay acquired veteran tight end Dan Ross from Seattle on August 19, 1986 for a 1987 twelfth-round pick. Ross immediately played 15 games with 10 starts for the Packers, catching 17 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown. Seattle used No. 312 on defensive end Wes Dove, who appeared in only two regular-season games, giving Green Bay the more substantial return from a low-cost deal.

Philadelphia sent guard Greg Naron to Seattle on August 9, 1986, and received Seattle's 1987 sixth-round selection, No. 158 overall. The Eagles used that choice on defensive tackle Chris Pike and later turned Pike's rights into additional value. Naron was released by Seattle only ten days after the trade, giving Philadelphia the far stronger outcome.

Cincinnati traded veteran tight end Dan Ross to Seattle on October 15, 1985, for a 1986 fourth-round pick, No. 99 overall. The Bengals used the selection on quarterback Doug Gaynor, who appeared in only one NFL game for Cincinnati. Ross gave Seattle immediate receiving help and was later traded again, leaving the Seahawks with the better realized return.

Seattle traded the rights to defensive lineman Sam Clancy to Cleveland on August 27, 1985 for a 1986 seventh-round pick, later used on running back Paul Miles at No. 181. Clancy became a multi-year Browns contributor and recorded 14 sacks from 1985 through 1988. Miles did not generate comparable NFL value, making Cleveland the clear winner of the exchange.

Buffalo sent guard Jon Borchardt to Seattle on April 26, 1985, for a 1986 seventh-round selection, No. 180 overall. The Bills used the pick on tight end Butch Rolle, who spent six seasons in Buffalo and became a productive red-zone specialist. Borchardt supplied Seattle with reserve line depth for three seasons, but Buffalo extracted the more durable return.

Pittsburgh acquired veteran tackle Steve August from Seattle on October 9, 1984 for a 1985 fifth-round pick, No. 128 overall. August played only five games with one start for the Steelers before his career ended. Seattle used the pick on Arnold Brown, who also produced little NFL value. Neither side converted the transaction into a meaningful long-term contribution.

Seattle acquired veteran offensive lineman Bob Cryder from New England for a future selection that ultimately became the Patriots’ 1986 second-round pick, No. 42. Cryder immediately started 10 games in 1984 and 14 more in 1985 for the Seahawks. New England used the pick on nose tackle Mike Ruth, whose NFL career lasted only eight games. Seattle received substantially more realized value.

Seattle traded defensive lineman Manu Tuiasosopo to San Francisco in April 1984 for a fourth-round pick, No. 86 Rickey Hagood, and a 1985 tenth-round pick, No. 280 James 'Chip' Bowers. Tuiasosopo immediately started all 16 games for the 15-1 Super Bowl champion 49ers, making San Francisco's veteran acquisition the defining value in the deal.

Seattle acquired cornerback Terry Jackson from New York on March 12, 1984, for a 1984 fifth-round pick used on Jeff Pegues and a 1985 sixth-round pick used on Mark Pembrook. Jackson played all 32 games over two Seahawks seasons, intercepted four passes in 1984 and returned one for a touchdown. The Giants' two selections did not produce comparable team value.

Seattle sent two veterans to San Diego and received future fifth-round selections in 1984 and 1985. Those picks became No. 125 Jeff Pegues and No. 123 Mark Napolitan, preserving useful draft flexibility even though the first selection later moved again. Compared with the limited Chargers production from the incoming veterans, Seattle's two-pick package held the stronger overall direct value.

Buffalo moved veteran guard Reggie McKenzie to Seattle for a 1985 twelfth-round pick, No. 333 overall, later used on Paul Woodside. The Bills did recover an asset from an aging lineman, but twelfth-round capital carried limited expected value. McKenzie then provided Seattle with starting snaps during a breakthrough period, making Buffalo’s return clearly weaker in hindsight.

Seattle moved from No. 9 to No. 3 in the 1983 draft by sending Houston Nos. 9, 42 and 69. The Seahawks selected Curt Warner, who immediately rushed for 1,449 yards and became a franchise star. Houston used No. 9 on Bruce Matthews, a Hall of Fame lineman with 14 Pro Bowls, while also receiving Keith Bostic and Chris Dressel. Both teams won, but Houston’s return was historic.

Seattle acquired veteran receiver Roger Carr from Baltimore for a 1984 fourth-round pick in September 1982. Carr caught 15 passes for 265 yards and two touchdowns in nine Seahawks games before leaving after the season. The Colts used No. 103 on running back George Wonsley, who played five seasons for Indianapolis and rushed for 716 yards with six touchdowns in 1985 alone. Indianapolis received the stronger return.

Seattle sent a 1984 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for veteran guard Robert Pratt in July 1982. Pratt became a four-year Seattle fixture, starting every game he played for the Seahawks. Baltimore later used No. 130 on tackle Kevin Call, who spent ten seasons with the Colts and started 87 games, giving both clubs unusually durable line production.

Seattle traded linebacker Terry Beeson to Atlanta in April 1982 for a conditional 1983 draft pick. Both Seattle's team history and transaction records confirm the exchange, while Seattle's history states that the trade criteria were not met. Beeson did not play a regular-season game for Atlanta, so neither club realized meaningful on-field or draft value.

Seattle traded guard Tom Lynch to Buffalo on October 13, 1981, for a 1982 third-round pick that became No. 75 overall and tight end Pete Metzelaars. Metzelaars spent three seasons with the Seahawks before a long NFL career, giving Seattle useful player value from a meaningful Day 2 selection. That return surpassed Lynch’s comparatively limited starting impact in Buffalo.

Seattle acquired running back Theotis Brown from the Cardinals on October 13, 1981, for two fourth-round choices: No. 90 in 1982, used on Tootie Robbins, and No. 96 in 1983, used on Mark Duda. Brown immediately became a featured runner in Seattle and produced meaningful offense during the remainder of the 1981 season.

Seattle acquired running back and returner Horace Ivory from New England for a 1982 third-round pick. Ivory played 12 games for the Seahawks across 1981-82, rushing for 89 yards and returning 25 kickoffs for 505 yards. New England used No. 60 on linebacker Clayton Weishuhn, who started 26 of 30 games and set a franchise single-season tackle record in 1983. The Patriots received the stronger long-term return.

Minnesota acquired offensive lineman Nick Bebout from Seattle on September 1, 1980 for a 1981 ninth-round pick, correctly identified as No. 236, which Seattle used on Jim Whatley. Bebout appeared in only one game for the Vikings before being released later that month, while Whatley did not develop into a meaningful NFL contributor. Neither side produced durable value from the exchange.

Seattle sent the 1982 fifth-round pick that became No. 117 and Wally Kersten to the Rams for Jim Jodat. Jodat immediately became Seattle’s starting fullback, producing 632 rushing yards, 190 receiving yards and six total touchdowns in 1980; he finished his two-year Seahawks stay with 28 games and substantial backfield work. Kersten played only three games for Los Angeles in 1982 without a start. Seattle clearly received the stronger realized return.

Seattle moved from No. 16 to No. 10 in the 1980 draft and selected defensive end Jacob Green, a future Seahawks Ring of Honor cornerstone. Buffalo moved back, took guard Jim Ritcher at No. 16, and added a third-round pick. Ritcher became a Bills Wall of Famer and started on four Super Bowl teams, making this a rare trade with major value on both sides.

New York sent fullback Dan Doornink to Seattle on August 21, 1979, for the Seahawks' 1980 seventh-round selection, No. 179 overall, used on defensive back Darry "Bud" Hebert. The Giants received a real draft asset, but Doornink became a durable Seattle contributor, so the late-round return did not match the value Seattle received from the player.

Minnesota acquired defensive lineman Steve Niehaus from Seattle and received only a brief contribution. Niehaus appeared in three games for the Vikings in 1979 and made no starts. Seattle received veteran defensive end Carl Eller plus Minnesota's 1980 eighth-round selection, which became Vic Minor. The Seahawks therefore collected both a full season from Eller and another NFL player from the pick.

Seattle received the 1979 seventh-round choice used on Larry Polowski and a 1980 fifth-round selection that became Daniel Jacobs. Neither return approached the sustained NFL contribution Washington received from Rich Milot. The C grade reflects a real two-pick package that produced modest value, leaving Seattle on the lighter side of a trade Washington ultimately won.

Detroit acquired Bill Cooke and Seattle's 1979 eighth-round pick, No. 213. Cooke played 12 games with three starts for the Lions in 1978, and the pick became linebacker John Mohring. Detroit received some usable depth and a late selection, but the package did not match the direct starting value Seattle got from Ernie Price.

Dallas acquired Seattle's 1979 third-round pick, No. 76, and sixth-round pick, No. 155. The Cowboys used No. 76 on tight end Doug Cosbie, who became a three-time Pro Bowler, played 144 NFL games, and caught 300 passes for 3,728 yards and 30 touchdowns. That long-term production gave Dallas a major return from the draft capital it received.

San Francisco acquired safety Bob Jury and Seattle's 1979 third-round pick, No. 82. Jury started eight games for the 49ers in 1978, and the draft choice became Joe Montana, who developed into a Hall of Fame quarterback and led the franchise to four Super Bowl championships. The combination turned an ordinary-looking transaction into one of San Francisco's most consequential draft outcomes.

Dallas received Seattle’s 1979 fifth-round pick, No. 128, and selected Curtis Anderson. The choice did not produce a return comparable to the four seasons of dependable kicking Seattle obtained from Efren Herrera. The Cowboys retained a legitimate mid-round opportunity, but its limited result leaves Dallas with the weaker side of the exchange and a C grade.

New Orleans traded defensive end Andy Dorris to Seattle on September 6, 1977, for an eleventh-round pick in the 1978 draft, No. 285 overall. The Saints selected running back Dave Riley, who did not appear in an NFL regular-season game. Dorris played four games and started once for Seattle, giving the Seahawks a small but measurable edge in realized value.

Seattle sent Minnesota the 1978 eighth-round pick used on Mike Wood and received safety Autry Beamon plus linebacker Amos Martin. Beamon immediately became the prize, appearing in 45 Seahawks games with 39 starts and 11 interceptions from 1977 through 1979. Wood gave Minnesota limited direct value, so Seattle's three-year defensive return clearly wins the exchange.

Seattle sent Larry Seivers to Tampa Bay in August 1977 and received the 1979 fifth-round pick that became No. 116, quarterback Dan Manucci. Seattle's own trade history also records that the club later transferred that choice to Buffalo as voluntary compensation connected to Ahmad Rashad. The fifth-round identification makes Seattle's side of the transaction clear.

Detroit Lions received Fred Steinfort in the 1977-08-19 exchange with Seattle Seahawks. Steinfort did not appear in a regular-season game for Detroit after the purchase, so the Lions realized essentially no on-field return from the acquisition. Against Seattle Seahawks' return of $100 cash, that outcome supports a D grade. The transaction is judged Seattle Seahawks Win, with the mark tied to the football value that actually followed from the deal.

Raiders received cash. Seattle acquired Horace Jones, whose Seahawks tenure was brief and did not become a major long-term asset. Its C grade reflects the value of that return relative to what Seattle Seahawks received. The grade remains tied to documented value for the acquiring club, without assigning credit for unresolved or hypothetical downstream consideration.

Miami acquired defensive lineman Carl Barisich from Seattle for an eleventh-round pick in the 1978 draft. Barisich appeared in 45 games for the Dolphins from 1977 through 1980, giving Miami four seasons of useful depth. Seattle used No. 301 on George Halas, whose selection did not produce comparable NFL value for the Seahawks.

Los Angeles acquired Seattle’s No. 31 pick in the 1977 draft and used it on Nolan Cromwell, who became one of the defining defensive backs of the Rams era. Cromwell spent 11 seasons with the club, reached four Pro Bowls and won major defensive honors, turning a second-round maneuver into elite long-term value.

Dallas moved up from No. 14 to No. 2 in the 1977 draft and selected Tony Dorsett, a future Hall of Fame running back who immediately helped a championship team. The Cowboys paid four selections, including two second-rounders, but Dorsett’s star-level production and longevity made the aggressive move an A+ outcome.

Green Bay acquired linebacker Don Hansen from expansion Seattle for cash on September 21, 1976. Hansen quickly became a defensive regular, starting the final ten games of the season and recording 79 solo tackles plus 23 assists according to the Packers' next media guide. Seattle received financial consideration rather than a football asset. That immediate starting production makes Green Bay the clear winner.

Minnesota acquired Ahmad Rashad from Seattle for a 1977 fourth-round pick and found an ideal long-term receiving partner for Fran Tarkenton and the Vikings offense. Rashad spent seven seasons in Minnesota, caught 400 passes for 5,489 yards and earned four consecutive Pro Bowl selections, making the modest acquisition cost an extraordinary bargain.

On 1976-09-07, Cleveland Browns received Terry Brown, while Seattle Seahawks received Ted Bachman. The hindsight verdict is Even Trade, with Cleveland Browns graded C and Seattle Seahawks graded C. The evaluation credits only the consideration that can be traced confidently and keeps uncertain pick details out of the final judgment.

Pittsburgh received Seattle's 1977 twelfth-round pick, No. 310, which became Jimmy Stephens. The package does not include Ron Coder on the Steelers' side; Coder moved from Pittsburgh to Seattle. With only a very late draft choice coming back and no comparable long-term payoff from that selection, Pittsburgh's realized return was limited, supporting a D+ grade in this small transaction.

Detroit sent veteran quarterback Bill Munson to expansion Seattle for a 1977 fifth-round pick that became No. 114 Ron Crosby. Munson gave Seattle only five appearances and no starts, but the Lions' acquired selection did not develop into a meaningful NFL return. Detroit gained draft capital, yet the realized result remained modest.

Seattle acquired rookie receiver Steve Largent from the Houston Oilers for an eighth-round pick in the 1977 draft. Largent spent the next 14 seasons with the Seahawks, caught 819 passes for 13,089 yards and 100 touchdowns, made seven Pro Bowls and retired holding six major NFL receiving records. The modest price made the deal one of the great steals in league history.

Seattle's official history records an August 1976 trade sending defensive tackle Wayne Baker to Oakland for a conditional draft pick, with the criteria ultimately not met. Baker had arrived through the expansion allocation and did not play another NFL regular-season game after 1975. Seattle received no exercised selection, while Oakland gained no durable regular-season contribution.