NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

Seattle acquired Dan Ross from Cincinnati Bengals on 1985-10-15, sending 1986 fourth round pick (#99-Doug Gaynor) in return. Seattle's side of this 1985 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Dan Ross and surrendered 1986 fourth round pick (#99-Doug Gaynor). The B grade reflects the known return, while Cincinnati Bengals's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

October 15, 1985 Seattle SeahawksCincinnati Bengals Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Cincinnati Bengals Received

  • pick 1986 fourth round pick (#99-Doug Gaynor)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Dan Ross from Cincinnati Bengals on 1985-10-15, sending 1986 fourth round pick (#99-Doug Gaynor) in return. Seattle's side of this 1985 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Dan Ross and surrendered 1986 fourth round pick (#99-Doug Gaynor). The B grade reflects the known return, while Cincinnati Bengals's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Dan Ross from Cincinnati Bengals on 1985-10-15, sending 1986 fourth round pick (#99-Doug Gaynor) in return. Seattle's side of this 1985 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Dan Ross and surrendered 1986 fourth round pick (#99-Doug Gaynor). The B grade reflects the known return, while Cincinnati Bengals's C grade accounts for the countervalue. The trade belongs as a standard database entry because its documented impact was real but not franchise-shaping. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.