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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.
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 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.
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.
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 in 2025, supporting the Steelers' B+ grade while Seattle receives a C+ for securing premium draft capital.
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 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 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 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. Seattle eventually used that selection, No. 151, on defensive lineman Mike Morris. The recorded outcome favors the Pittsburgh Steelers side only to the degree reflected by the grades, with the long-term result driven by what the acquired players and picks actually produced.
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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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 moved up six spots in the fourth round of the 2019 draft, sending Seattle picks No. 120 and No. 204 for No. 114. The Vikings selected Oklahoma guard Dru Samia, while Seattle used No. 120 on Gary Jennings and No. 204 on running back Travis Homer. The Seattle Seahawks produced the stronger realized return, supporting the Seattle Seahawks Win verdict.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 moved Matt Flynn to Oakland after Russell Wilson had permanently taken the starting job, receiving a 2014 fifth-round pick plus a conditional 2015 selection that was never conveyed. Flynn lost Oakland’s quarterback competition, made only one start, and was released in October. Seattle later folded pick No. 146 into a 2014 draft-day move that helped produce Paul Richardson and additional capital, making the Seahawks the clear winner.
Minnesota traded Percy Harvin to Seattle for a package that produced Xavier Rhodes, Jerick McKinnon, and additional draft value. Rhodes became an All-Pro cornerback and McKinnon supplied useful offensive production. Harvin's Seattle tenure was brief and injury-filled, but his Super Bowl kickoff-return touchdown gives the Seahawks more credit than the former C- grade.
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 and selected Fletcher Cox, sending Seattle a fourth- and sixth-rounder with the first-round swap. Cox became a franchise-defining defensive tackle, earning six Pro Bowls, first-team All-Pro recognition and a central role on the Super Bowl LII champions. Seattle still did well: Bruce Irvin became a four-year starter and Jeremy Lane a useful championship-era cornerback. Both returns were strong, but Cox's decade-plus impact gives Philadelphia the win.
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.
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 acquired tackle Tyler Polumbus from Detroit for a 2012 seventh-round pick, with no additional 2010 seventh-rounder in the official Seahawks record. Polumbus appeared in 20 games and started seven during his two Seattle seasons, providing useful emergency line depth. Detroit eventually used No. 219 on Trevor Guyton, who did not become a Lions regular-season contributor. Seattle received the clearer value from a low-cost depth trade.
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 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 sent guard Rob Sims and a seventh-round pick to Detroit for defensive lineman Robert Henderson and the 133rd pick, then selected Kam Chancellor. Chancellor became a four-time Pro Bowler, two-time second-team All-Pro and foundational member of the Legion of Boom. Detroit still did well: Sims started all 80 games over five seasons and Willie Young became a useful defender. Seattle wins because Chancellor became a franchise-defining star.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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 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 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 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.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks completed this exchange on 1993-08-25. Vaughn played all 16 games for Seattle in 1993, starting twice and rushing for 153 yards. Seattle received a season of useful depth, so the trade was not empty on its side. Following the acquired picks only through moves actually made by the receiving clubs, the overall result is New England Patriots Win.
Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers completed this exchange on 1993-04-26. Green Bay used pick No. For Seattle, the move was defensible veteran depth at a cheap cost. Following the acquired picks only through moves actually made by the receiving clubs, the overall result is Green Bay Packers Win.
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 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 acquired veteran safety Vann McElroy from the Raiders on October 16, 1990 for a 1991 eighth-round pick that became No. 213, Brian Jones. McElroy appeared in 10 games for Seattle and recorded one sack, providing short-term veteran depth. The Raiders received only late-round draft value, so neither side created enough lasting separation to claim the deal.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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. Both clubs converted modest assets into long-term offensive-line starters, making this one of the strongest even trades in the group.
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.
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 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. With almost no durable return on either side, the corrected transaction belongs in the Even category with low C-range grades.
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 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.
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Minnesota acquired defensive lineman Steve Niehaus. His Vikings tenure was brief: he appeared in three games in 1979 and made no starts. That limited the direct value Minnesota received from the deal. The longer view produces a C grade for Minnesota Vikings. Seattle receives a B and Minnesota a C.
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.
Detroit received Bill Cooke and Seattle's 1979 eighth-round pick at No. 213. Cooke played 12 games with three starts for Detroit in 1978, and the pick became linebacker John Mohring. The package produced some use but less direct value than Price gave Seattle. The hindsight grade is C+, with the overall verdict recorded as Seattle Seahawks Win.
Dallas received Seattle's 1979 third-round pick at No. 76 and sixth-round pick at 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. The hindsight grade is B+, with the overall verdict recorded as Dallas Cowboys Win.
San Francisco received safety Bob Jury and Seattle's 1979 third-round pick at No. 82. Jury started eight games for the 49ers in 1978, and the No. 82 selection became Joe Montana, a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the franchise to four Super Bowl championships. The hindsight grade is A+, with the overall verdict recorded as San Francisco 49ers Win.
Dallas received Seattle's 1979 fifth-round pick at No. 128 and selected Curtis Anderson. The pick did not generate a return comparable to four seasons of starting specialist production, so the Cowboys' realized value remained limited. The hindsight grade is C, with the overall verdict recorded as Seattle Seahawks Win.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.