NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) from Cleveland Browns on 1985-08-27, sending rights to Sam Clancy in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) and gave up rights to Sam Clancy, 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.

August 27, 1985 Seattle SeahawksCleveland Browns Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

  • pick 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b))

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) from Cleveland Browns on 1985-08-27, sending rights to Sam Clancy in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) and gave up rights to Sam Clancy, 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.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) from Cleveland Browns on 1985-08-27, sending rights to Sam Clancy in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 1986 seventh round pick (#181-Paul Miles (b)) and gave up rights to Sam Clancy, 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. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.