NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 1989 fourth round pick (#103-James Henry (b)) from Philadelphia Eagles on 1988-08-22, sending Ron Heller 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 — 1989 fourth round pick (#103-James Henry (b)) for Ron Heller — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

August 22, 1988 Seattle SeahawksPhiladelphia Eagles Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

  • pick 1989 fourth round pick (#103-James Henry (b))

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 1989 fourth round pick (#103-James Henry (b)) from Philadelphia Eagles on 1988-08-22, sending Ron Heller 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 — 1989 fourth round pick (#103-James Henry (b)) for Ron Heller — 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 1989 fourth round pick (#103-James Henry (b)) from Philadelphia Eagles on 1988-08-22, sending Ron Heller 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 — 1989 fourth round pick (#103-James Henry (b)) for Ron Heller — 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.