Seattle moved up to No. 49 and selected Jarran Reed, who…
Seattle moved up to No. 49 and selected Jarran Reed, who became a long-term productive defensive tackle for the Seahawks. Reed's sustained role made the aggressive move worthwhile and gives Seattle a strong grade rather than treating this as a failed trade-up. The Seahawks received one high-quality contributor, even though Chicago ultimately produced slightly more combined direct value from two selections.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2016 2nd round pick (49th overall, Jarran Reed )
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 2016 2nd round pick (56th overall, Cody Whitehair )
- pick 2016 4th round pick (124th overall, Deon Bush )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2016-04-29, Seattle Seahawks received 2016 2nd round pick (49th overall, Jarran Reed), while Chicago Bears received 2016 2nd round pick (56th overall, Cody Whitehair); 2016 4th round pick (124th overall, Deon Bush). The grade centers on the football value produced by the consideration each club controlled. Later movement of an acquired pick is treated as provenance, not extra value from the original deal.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Seattle moved up to No. 49 and selected Jarran Reed, who became a long-term productive defensive tackle for the Seahawks. Reed's sustained role made the aggressive move worthwhile and gives Seattle a strong grade rather than treating this as a failed trade-up. The Seahawks received one high-quality contributor, even though Chicago ultimately produced slightly more combined direct value from two selections.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago moved down and selected Cody Whitehair at No. 56 plus Deon Bush at No. 124. Whitehair developed into a durable offensive-line starter, while Bush supplied years of secondary and special-teams service. That two-player return gave the Bears both higher aggregate longevity and broader roster value, allowing Chicago to edge Seattle despite Jarran Reed's strong Seahawks career.
Value in Hindsight
Seattle moved up to No.49 for Jarran Reed, who became a long-term productive defensive tackle and made the move worthwhile. Chicago received No.56 Cody Whitehair and No.124 Deon Bush. Whitehair developed into a durable Bears offensive-line starter, while Bush added years of secondary and special-teams service. Seattle received a strong player, but Chicago's two-player return produced slightly more aggregate direct value. Those outcomes support Chicago Bears Win. The grade spread remains proportional to the size of the deal and the strength of the realized value.
Final Verdict
Seattle Seahawks receives a B+ and Chicago Bears receives a A-. The verdict is Chicago Bears Win. The conclusion weighs usable contribution, duration, and significance while keeping later separate transactions outside the original bargain.