Cleveland reacquired center Nick Harris from Seattle in…
Cleveland reacquired center Nick Harris from Seattle in August 2024 and also received a 2026 seventh-round pick, while the Seahawks received a 2026 sixth-rounder. Harris provided some short-term depth before injury, and the draft choices only recently resolved into later player and trade value. Neither side has produced enough separation to justify a winner, making an even C+/C+ the fairest current grade.
Cleveland Browns Received
- player Nick Harris
- pick 2026 7th round pick (248th overall, Carsen Ryan )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- pick 2026 6th round pick (188th overall subsequently traded, Anez Cooper )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On August 11, 2024, Seattle sent Nick Harris and its 2026 seventh-round pick to Cleveland for the Browns' 2026 sixth-round selection. Cleveland's later seventh became Carsen Ryan at No. 248, while Seattle's sixth was No. 188 and was subsequently traded. The original exchange therefore remains a player-plus-pick move-up structure.
Cleveland Browns Return
Cleveland received a center it already knew and a seventh-round selection. Harris appeared in five games with two starts during his return before landing on injured reserve, so the veteran portion of the return was useful but limited. The added seventh-rounder preserves some longer-term value, which lifts the Browns slightly above a basic C without creating a decisive edge.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Seattle moved a depth center after adding Connor Williams and improved its future draft position from the seventh to the sixth round. The sixth-round choice later became No. 188 and was used in another trade, giving Seattle continued asset flexibility. Because the downstream value remains young and unsettled, the Seahawks also belong around C+ rather than receiving a strong win grade.
Value in Hindsight
The transaction has not matured enough to support a confident winner. Cleveland received some immediate depth and retained a draft choice, while Seattle upgraded its draft capital after changing its center plan. The player contribution was modest and the 2026 selections are too recent for a robust career comparison. An even grade recognizes that both clubs extracted reasonable, limited value.
Final Verdict
The final call is Even Trade. Cleveland Browns receives a C+ grade and Seattle Seahawks receives a C+ grade. The grades weigh the actual football value created after the transaction, the cost paid, the length and quality of each return, and the uncertainty that still exists in the historical evidence. The judgment stays proportional to the size of the move rather than treating a depth transaction or late pick swap like a franchise-changing blockbuster.