NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired Cory Redding; 2009 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Jason Phillips) from Detroit Lions on 2009-03-16, sending Julian Peterson in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Cory Redding; 2009 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Jason Phillips) for Julian Peterson — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

March 16, 2009 Seattle SeahawksDetroit Lions Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Cory Redding; 2009 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Jason Phillips) from Detroit Lions on 2009-03-16, sending Julian Peterson in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Cory Redding; 2009 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Jason Phillips) for Julian Peterson — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Cory Redding; 2009 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Jason Phillips) from Detroit Lions on 2009-03-16, sending Julian Peterson in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Cory Redding; 2009 5th round pick (137th overall subsequently traded, Jason Phillips) for Julian Peterson — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier. The partner acquired the known player while surrendering draft flexibility.