Philadelphia acquired Darryl Tapp, while Seattle received…
Philadelphia acquired Darryl Tapp, while Seattle received Chris Clemons and the 2010 fourth-round pick used on E.J. Wilson. Tapp gave the Eagles 39 regular-season games, three starts and six sacks across three seasons. Clemons became a major Seattle starter with 38 sacks in four seasons and helped the 2013 Seahawks win the Super Bowl; Wilson played only two games. Seattle realized the much stronger return.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- player Darryl Tapp
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Chris Clemons
- pick 2010 4th round pick (127th overall, E.J. Wilson )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
On March 16, 2010, Seattle sent defensive end Darryl Tapp to Philadelphia for defensive end Chris Clemons and a 2010 fourth-round pick. Seattle's own trade history identifies that pick as No. 127, which the Seahawks used on defensive end E.J. Wilson. That complete package is traceable and lets the deal be judged on what each asset actually produced.
Philadelphia Eagles Return
Philadelphia got a useful rotational lineman, but not a long-term difference-maker. Pro Football Reference credits Tapp with 14 games and one start in 2010, 12 games and two starts in 2011, and 13 games without a start in 2012. He totaled six sacks over those three Eagles seasons. That is legitimate depth value, but the limited starting role caps the return. A C+ grade fits 39 games of service and situational pass-rush production without a sustained starting impact.
Seattle Seahawks Return
Seattle's return was driven overwhelmingly by Clemons. The Seahawks credit him with 62 games, 59 starts, 38 sacks and 10 forced fumbles in four seasons. He led Seattle in sacks for three consecutive years and remained a starter and key contributor on the 2013 defense that won Super Bowl XLVIII. The acquired fourth-rounder became E.J. Wilson at No. 127; Wilson appeared in only two games, so that pick added almost no realized value. Clemons alone makes the package an A-level outcome.
Value in Hindsight
This trade is a strong example of why the downstream result matters more than nominal draft capital. Philadelphia received three seasons of useful rotation work from Tapp, which has real value, but Seattle turned the player swap into a high-impact starter who anchored its pass rush during the rise of a championship defense. The extra pick did not become meaningful, yet Seattle did not need it to separate from Philadelphia. The gap comes from Clemons' sustained production, starts and championship-era role.
Final Verdict
Seattle Seahawks Win. Philadelphia earns C+ for Tapp's 39 games, three starts and six sacks. Seattle earns A because Clemons delivered 38 sacks, 59 starts and a major role on a Super Bowl champion, while Wilson's two-game career adds little. The verdict is based on team-specific production and does not inflate the fourth-round pick beyond what Wilson actually became.