Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 2023 4th round pick (121st overall, Ventrell Miller) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2022 5th round pick (157th overall, Zyon McCollum), 2022 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Daniel Hardy). Analysis: Jacksonville converted a roster piece into draft capital. The return was modest, but the move created usable asset value.

Summary: Jacksonville traded back into Round 1 (from 33rd to 27th overall) to select LB Devin Lloyd, sending Tampa Bay a 2nd (Logan Hall, 33rd), 4th (Cade Otton, 106th), and 6th. Analysis: Lloyd became a useful starting linebacker but not a dominant force. The package sent — a 2nd and 4th — is a legitimate price to move into the back of Round 1. Tampa Bay received Logan Hall and Cade Otton, both of whom became starters. Both sides received fair value; neither dramatically outperformed. C+/C+ even trade is accurate.

Seattle acquired 2021 4th round pick (137th overall, Tre Brown); 2021 6th round pick (217th overall subsequently traded, Khalil Herbert) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2021-05-01, sending 2021 4th round pick (129th overall, Jaelon Darden) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2021 4th round pick (137th overall, Tre Brown); 2021 6th round pick (217th overall subsequently traded, Khalil Herbert) and gave up 2021 4th round pick (129th overall, Jaelon Darden), with the available evidence supporting a C grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 2021 6th round pick (216th overall, Quincy Roche) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Jerald Hawkins and 2021 7th round pick (251st overall, Chris Wilcox). Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received comparable value in return.

Minnesota received 2018 4th round pick (102nd overall, Jalyn Holmes) and 2018 6th round pick (180th overall subsequently traded, Folorunso Fatukasi) and sent 2018 3rd round pick (94th overall, Alex Cappa).

Minnesota received 2013 6th round pick (196th overall, Jeff Baca) and 2013 7th round pick (229th overall, Everett Dawkins) and sent 2013 6th round pick (189th overall, Mike James).

Seattle acquired Kellen Winslow from Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2012-05-22, sending an undisclosed 2012 draft pick (Not exercised) in return. Seattle's side of this 2012 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Kellen Winslow and surrendered an undisclosed 2012 draft pick (Not exercised). The B grade reflects the known return, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Denver acquired 2012 2nd round pick (36th overall, Derek Wolfe) and 2012 4th round pick (101st overall, Omar Bolden) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for 2012 1st round pick (31st overall, Doug Martin) and 2012 4th round pick (126th overall subsequently traded, Jared Crick). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Summary: Jacksonville traded up 2 spots (7th to 5th) to select WR Justin Blackmon, giving Tampa Bay a 4th-round pick (Omar Bolden, 101st). Analysis: Blackmon was a generational receiver prospect at Oklahoma State. The trade cost was reasonable — 2 spots plus a 4th. The problem was entirely off-field: Blackmon was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for substance violations after showing genuine on-field talent. He played 28 games, never reached his ceiling, and his career effectively ended at 24. D- is appropriate — Jacksonville lost a franchise receiver to circumstances they couldn't fully predict, but the outcome was devastatingly bad.

Denver acquired 2010 7th round pick (225th overall, Syd'Quan Thompson) and 2010 7th round pick (232nd overall, Jammie Kirlew) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2011 5th round pick (135th overall subsequently traded, Ricky Stanzi). This was primarily a draft-position exchange, with Denver reshaping its pick stack rather than adding an established player. The grades stay conservative because the historical value depends on how the selected players developed after the swap.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Byron Leftwich from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2010 7th round pick (225th overall subsequently traded, Syd'Quan Thompson). Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired Luke McCown from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 2010 7th round pick (217th overall, Dekoda Watson). Analysis: This was a late-round or depth-chart exchange with limited franchise impact. The value difference is small enough to treat as essentially even.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired an undisclosed 2008 draft pick from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Sean Mahan. Analysis: This 2008 transaction with Tampa Bay Buccaneers registered as a roughly balanced exchange. Both clubs addressed their stated roster or draft-board priorities without a clear winner emerging from the historical record. The assets involved were comparable in tier and subsequent career value.

Summary: Jacksonville moved up 6 spots in Round 2 (58th to 52nd) to select Quentin Groves, giving Tampa Bay an extra 5th and 7th. Analysis: Groves was selected as an edge rusher project and produced minimally in three Jacksonville seasons. The Buccaneers received Dexter Jackson (58th) — a useful defensive back — plus two extra picks. Jacksonville overpaid for a player who underdelivered. D grade is appropriate.

Minnesota received 2007 4th round pick (102nd overall, Brian Robison) and sent 2007 4th round pick (106th overall, Tanard Jackson) and 2007 6th round pick (182nd overall, Adam Hayward).

Denver acquired an undisclosed 2007 draft pick from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Jake Plummer. Denver converted Jake Plummer into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired DE Regan Upshaw from Tampa Bay for a 2001 6th-round pick. Analysis: Upshaw was a situational pass rusher with starting experience coming off solid Tampa Bay years. Getting a proven edge player in his prime for a late 6th-round pick is a slight Jaguars win, not an even trade. Upshaw contributed meaningfully in Jacksonville's defensive rotation during their late-1990s contention window.

Summary: Jacksonville acquired 1999 6th round pick (182nd overall, Emarlos Leroy) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 1999 6th round pick (195th overall, Lamarr Glenn), 1999 7th round pick (233rd overall, Autry Denson). Analysis: This was a late-round or depth-chart exchange with limited franchise impact. The value difference is small enough to treat as essentially even.

Seattle moved up from #12 to #6 in the 1997 draft, sending Tampa Bay a 3rd-round pick to land OT Walter Jones. Jones played 13 seasons in Seattle, earned nine Pro Bowl selections, made the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. Tampa Bay used #12 on RB Warrick Dunn. Walter Jones became one of the most quietly dominant offensive linemen in NFL history, protecting Seattle quarterbacks for more than a decade with rare athleticism and consistency. Tampa Bay landed Warrick Dunn, a very good player, but the Seahawks secured a Hall of Fame left tackle. Winner: Seattle Seahawks, emphatically.

Minnesota acquired the pick used on Brad Johnson, who developed into a useful starting quarterback and later returned for another stint.

Denver acquired 1992 seventh round pick (#170-Ron Geater) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Ricky Nattiel. Denver converted Ricky Nattiel into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Denver acquired Ron Holmes from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for 1990 fourth round pick (#108-Tony Mayberry). Denver paid draft capital for Ron Holmes, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Seattle acquired Ron Heller (Ramon) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 1988-05-04, sending Randy Edwards; 1989 sixth round pick (#154-Derrick Little) in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: Ron Heller (Ramon) for Randy Edwards; 1989 sixth round pick (#154-Derrick Little). 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.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 tenth round pick (#252-John Jackson (b. 1965-01-04)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for undisclosed compensation. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1988 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1988 tenth round pick (#252-John Jackson (b. 1965-01-04)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Rick Woods. Analysis: Pittsburgh came away from this 1987 transaction with the stronger side of the exchange. The assets acquired from Tampa Bay Buccaneers provided meaningful roster value — either through direct on-field contribution, draft capital, or positional need addressed — that outpaced what was sent away.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1987 sixth round pick (#141-Tim Johnson (b. 1965-01-29)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Dan Turk. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received comparable value in return.

Denver acquired 1986 sixth round pick (#139-Ron Brown (William)) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Brison Manor. Denver converted Brison Manor into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired Ray Snell from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Steve Courson. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Denver acquired 1984 fourth round pick (#89-Randy Robbins); conditional pick (depending on DeBerg's playing time) (1985 #36-Richard Byrd / Ricky Byrd) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Steve DeBerg. Denver converted Steve DeBerg into draft capital, a practical roster-management decision rather than a franchise-shaping swing. The Broncos grade stays at C because the return was useful but limited, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers lands at C based on the player value it acquired.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired conditional round draft pick (depending on Furness's performance) (not exercised?) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Steve Furness. Analysis: The available record points to a balanced exchange rather than a clear steal. Pittsburgh addressed its roster or draft-board preference, while Tampa Bay Buccaneers received comparable value in return. The grade is deliberately conservative because part of the source record is incomplete, conditional, approximate, or still too recent for a firm historical verdict.

Summary: Pittsburgh acquired 1978 tenth round pick (#276-Tom Jurich); 1978 eleventh round pick (#279-Nat Terry) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Ernie Holmes / Fat Holmes. Analysis: The trade grades against Pittsburgh because the outgoing side carried more durable value, stronger draft upside, or a better long-term return for Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Seattle acquired 1979 fourth round pick (#116-Dan Manucci) from Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 1977-08-30, sending Larry Seivers in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1979 fourth round pick (#116-Dan Manucci) and gave up Larry Seivers, with the available evidence supporting a C+ grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.