NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown) from Pittsburgh Steelers on 1984-10-09, sending Steve August in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown) for Steve August. 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.

October 9, 1984 Seattle SeahawksPittsburgh Steelers Confidence: high Tier: standard

Seattle Seahawks Received

  • pick 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown) from Pittsburgh Steelers on 1984-10-09, sending Steve August in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown) for Steve August. 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.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown) from Pittsburgh Steelers on 1984-10-09, sending Steve August in return. The value case for Seattle comes down to the direct asset exchange: 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown) for Steve August. 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. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.