Miami traded center Samson Satele and pick No. 126 to Oakland…
Miami traded center Samson Satele and pick No. 126 to Oakland for Nos. 108 and 181. The Dolphins drafted Brian Hartline and Andrew Gardner; Hartline became a six-year Miami receiver with consecutive 1,000-yard seasons. Oakland received a multi-year starting center in Satele, who started 47 games across his first Raiders stint, while Slade Norris added little. Both teams created meaningful value in different ways.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- player Samson Satele
- pick 2009 4th round pick (126th overall, Slade Norris)
Miami Dolphins Received
- pick 2009 4th round pick (108th overall, Brian Hartline)
- pick 2009 6th round pick (181st overall, Andrew Gardner)
Trade Analysis
Why Miami Moved Satele
The Dolphins traded center Samson Satele and pick No. 126 to Oakland for picks No. 108 and No. 181 in March 2009. Miami had changed its offensive-line plans and preferred additional draft flexibility. Oakland, meanwhile, saw a young center who could step directly into the lineup.
What Miami Received
Miami selected Ohio State receiver Brian Hartline at No. 108 and tackle Andrew Gardner at No. 181. Gardner did not become a major Dolphins contributor, but Hartline developed into a dependable starter. He spent six seasons in Miami and delivered consecutive 1,000-yard receiving campaigns in 2012 and 2013, including a 1,083-yard season in 2012.
What Oakland Received
Satele gave the Raiders immediate line stability. He became Oakland's regular center and started 47 games over three seasons before leaving for Indianapolis, later returning to Oakland for another stint. The Raiders also selected linebacker Slade Norris at No. 126, though Norris did not provide significant long-term value.
Why This Trade Still Matters
Both teams successfully matched assets to needs. Miami turned a center it was ready to move into a productive long-term receiver. Oakland acquired a starting center without surrendering premium draft capital. Hartline had the flashier statistical peak, but Satele's multi-year starting work at center carries real weight. Oakland also filled a position involved on every offensive snap, while Miami found a receiver who remained productive through several quarterback changes.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Miami and Oakland each receive B grades. Hartline's receiving production and Satele's sustained starting role balance one another closely enough that neither organization created a convincing long-term advantage.