Cleveland received the 2019 fifth-round pick at No. 170 and…
Cleveland received the 2019 fifth-round pick at No. 170 and selected kicker Austin Seibert. Seibert gave the Browns a solid rookie season in 2019, but his Cleveland tenure lasted only one full year before he was waived early in 2020. The return was useful but short-lived, leaving Cleveland behind New England's more substantial receiving production from Josh Gordon.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 2019 5th round pick (170th overall, Austin Seibert )
New England Patriots Received
- pick Josh Gordon and 2019 7th round pick (243rd overall subsequently traded, Nick Scott )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On 2018-09-17, Cleveland Browns received 2019 5th round pick (170th overall, Austin Seibert), while New England Patriots received Josh Gordon and 2019 7th round pick (243rd overall subsequently traded, Nick Scott). The evaluation follows the value actually created by the consideration each club controlled, while later transactions involving an acquired pick are treated as separate provenance rather than automatically credited back to this deal.
Cleveland Browns Return
Cleveland received the 2019 fifth-round pick at No. 170 and selected kicker Austin Seibert. Seibert gave the Browns a solid rookie season in 2019, but his Cleveland tenure lasted only one full year before he was waived early in 2020. The return was useful but short-lived, leaving Cleveland behind New England's more substantial receiving production from Josh Gordon.
New England Patriots Return
New England acquired Josh Gordon plus the future seventh-round asset. Gordon started all 17 games he played for the Patriots across 2018 and 2019, totaling 60 receptions, 1,007 yards, and four touchdowns. That was meaningful offensive production during a competitive window, and it comfortably exceeds the single full season Cleveland received from Austin Seibert.
Value in Hindsight
New England acquired Josh Gordon and the seventh-round asset for No. 170. Gordon started all 17 Patriots games he played across 2018-19 and produced 60 catches, 1,007 yards and four touchdowns. Cleveland used No. 170 on Austin Seibert, who had a solid 2019 kicking season but lasted only one full season with the Browns. Gordon's meaningful receiving production gives New England the stronger realized value. The comparison is therefore based on direct club service, starting responsibility, production, and the practical value of any retained draft capital, without overstating downstream moves that required additional consideration.
Final Verdict
Cleveland Browns receives a C+ and New England Patriots receives a B. The verdict is New England Patriots Win. The grade spread reflects the modest scale of the original transaction while still recognizing which side produced the stronger realized football return.