Pittsburgh acquired veteran tackle Steve August from Seattle…
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers Received
- player Steve August
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 1985 fifth round pick (#128-Arnold Brown)
Trade Analysis
Why Pittsburgh Added Steve August
The Steelers acquired veteran tackle Steve August from Seattle on October 9, 1984 and sent a 1985 fifth-round selection in return. The move was a depth play during the season. August had years of NFL experience, so Pittsburgh was buying a known veteran for the immediate roster rather than waiting on a future prospect.
What August Delivered
August’s Pittsburgh stint was extremely short. He appeared in five games and made one start for the Steelers in 1984, the final season of his NFL career. That limited contribution did not provide enough playing time or longevity to make the surrendered fifth-round selection look like an especially efficient purchase.
What Seattle Received
The Seahawks received the 1985 fifth-round pick at No. 128 overall and used it on Arnold Brown. The transaction successfully converted a veteran near the end of his career into a draft choice, which was sensible asset management. Brown, however, did not become a meaningful NFL contributor, so Seattle did not turn the selection into a clear long-term advantage.
How the Value Settled
Pittsburgh got a few games of veteran line depth. Seattle got a fifth-round opportunity that did not develop into notable production. The Seahawks may have preferred having the pick to retaining August, but the realized player outcome was too small to separate the sides by much.
Final Verdict
Pittsburgh and Seattle each receive a C-. August’s five-game Steelers stint was minimal, while Brown did not create a significant NFL return for the Seahawks. With neither side converting the exchange into durable value, this is an Even Trade.