Seattle acquired defensive lineman Bob Buczkowski from…
Seattle acquired defensive lineman Bob Buczkowski from Cleveland for a 1991 ninth-round pick, No. 239. Cleveland used the selection on Wyoming receiver Shawn Wiggins. Buczkowski had played 15 games for the Browns in 1990 but did not record a regular-season appearance for Seattle, while Wiggins never became a meaningful Browns contributor. With neither return producing sustained NFL value, the trade lands squarely in low-impact territory.
Cleveland Browns Received
- pick 1991 ninth-round pick (No. 239, Shawn Wiggins)
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Bob Buczkowski
Trade Analysis
What the Trade Actually Did
On April 22, 1991, Cleveland sent defensive lineman Bob Buczkowski to Seattle for a ninth-round pick. The Browns received No. 239 overall and used it on Wyoming wide receiver Shawn Wiggins. Cleveland's own draft history identifies the selection as the choice acquired from Seattle for Buczkowski, making the one-player-for-one-pick chain clear.
What Seattle Was Buying
Buczkowski had appeared in 15 games for Cleveland in 1990 and recorded a half-sack, so Seattle was taking a low-cost chance on an experienced defensive lineman. The change of teams did not create a second act. His recorded NFL statistics end with Cleveland's 1990 season, leaving the Seahawks without meaningful regular-season production from the acquisition.
What Cleveland Did With the Pick
A ninth-round selection was always a long shot. Wiggins had been productive at Wyoming and gave Cleveland another developmental receiver to evaluate. He did not become a significant NFL contributor, so the Browns' return was the opportunity represented by the pick rather than sustained roster production.
How the Value Aged
Neither club gave up an important asset, and neither club uncovered hidden value. Seattle acquired a veteran who did not translate into regular-season impact; Cleveland acquired a late prospect who likewise did not become a useful long-term player. The lack of production on both sides keeps the hindsight evaluation balanced.
Final Verdict
Both teams receive a C-. Cleveland at least recovered a draft choice for a player it was prepared to move, while Seattle took a reasonable low-cost veteran gamble. Because neither return produced meaningful NFL value, this is an Even Trade.
Cleveland used the selection on Wyoming receiver Shawn Wiggins. Buczkowski had played 15 games for the Browns in 1990 but did not record a regular-season appearance for Seattle, while Wiggins never became a meaningful Browns contributor. With neither return producing sustained NFL value, the trade lands squarely in low-impact territory.