NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

Seattle traded QB Russell Wilson and a 2022 fourth-round pick to Denver for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-rounder, QB Drew Lock, TE Noah Fant, and DL Shelby Harris. Wilson's departure ended the most important quarterback era in Seahawks history and launched a rapid roster reset. Denver absorbed the contract and decline risk, then went 11-19 with Wilson before releasing him after two seasons. Seattle used the haul to replenish premium positions, including the picks that helped add Charles Cross and Devon Witherspoon, while avoiding a full teardown. Winner: Seattle Seahawks, significantly.

March 8, 2022 Seattle SeahawksDenver Broncos Confidence: high Tier: standard

Seattle Seahawks Received

Denver Broncos Received

Trade Summary

Seattle traded QB Russell Wilson and a 2022 fourth-round pick to Denver for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-rounder, QB Drew Lock, TE Noah Fant, and DL Shelby Harris. Wilson's departure ended the most important quarterback era in Seahawks history and launched a rapid roster reset. Denver absorbed the contract and decline risk, then went 11-19 with Wilson before releasing him after two seasons. Seattle used the haul to replenish premium positions, including the picks that helped add Charles Cross and Devon Witherspoon, while avoiding a full teardown. Winner: Seattle Seahawks, significantly.

Trade Analysis

Seattle traded QB Russell Wilson and a 2022 fourth-round pick to Denver for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-rounder, QB Drew Lock, TE Noah Fant, and DL Shelby Harris. Wilson's departure ended the most important quarterback era in Seahawks history and launched a rapid roster reset. Denver absorbed the contract and decline risk, then went 11-19 with Wilson before releasing him after two seasons. Seattle used the haul to replenish premium positions, including the picks that helped add Charles Cross and Devon Witherspoon, while avoiding a full teardown. Winner: Seattle Seahawks, significantly. Broncos got Wilson who struggled (11-19 record, 45 TD/21 INT in 2 seasons) before being released; gave up massive draft capital.