NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

Seattle acquired Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin from Minnesota Vikings on 1977-09-05, sending 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)) in return. Seattle's side of this 1977 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin and surrendered 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)). The B grade reflects the known return, while Minnesota Vikings'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.

September 5, 1977 Minnesota VikingsSeattle Seahawks Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Minnesota Vikings Received

  • pick 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen))

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin from Minnesota Vikings on 1977-09-05, sending 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)) in return. Seattle's side of this 1977 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin and surrendered 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)). The B grade reflects the known return, while Minnesota Vikings'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 Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin from Minnesota Vikings on 1977-09-05, sending 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)) in return. Seattle's side of this 1977 draft-capital exchange was straightforward: the Seahawks received Autry Beamon; Anthony Martin / Amos Martin and surrendered 1978 eighth round pick (#204-Mike Wood (Stephen)). The B grade reflects the known return, while Minnesota Vikings'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.