NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired 2011 6th round pick (173rd overall, Byron Maxwell) from Detroit Lions on 2010-08-18, sending Lawrence Jackson in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2011 6th round pick (173rd overall, Byron Maxwell) and gave up Lawrence Jackson, 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 18, 2010 Seattle SeahawksDetroit Lions Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired 2011 6th round pick (173rd overall, Byron Maxwell) from Detroit Lions on 2010-08-18, sending Lawrence Jackson in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2011 6th round pick (173rd overall, Byron Maxwell) and gave up Lawrence Jackson, 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 2011 6th round pick (173rd overall, Byron Maxwell) from Detroit Lions on 2010-08-18, sending Lawrence Jackson in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired 2011 6th round pick (173rd overall, Byron Maxwell) and gave up Lawrence Jackson, 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.