NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod) from Green Bay Packers on 1987-08-26, sending Dave Brown (Steven) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod) for Dave Brown (Steven) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

August 26, 1987 Seattle SeahawksGreen Bay Packers Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

  • pick 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod) from Green Bay Packers on 1987-08-26, sending Dave Brown (Steven) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod) for Dave Brown (Steven) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod) from Green Bay Packers on 1987-08-26, sending Dave Brown (Steven) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — 1988 eleventh round pick (#284-Rick McLeod) for Dave Brown (Steven) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.