Even Trade
Seattle acquired WR Jerry Rice — the NFL's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns — from the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed late-round pick. Rice was 42 and played only briefly for Seattle, but the trade gave the franchise a short chapter with the greatest receiver in league history. The trade's production value for Seattle was small, but its historical value is unique. Rice was far past his prime, so the C+ grade is appropriate; the reason this belongs above a routine standard row is that it briefly connected the Seahawks to the most accomplished receiver in NFL history.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Jerry Rice
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick an undisclosed 2004 draft pick
Trade Summary
Seattle acquired WR Jerry Rice — the NFL's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns — from the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed late-round pick. Rice was 42 and played only briefly for Seattle, but the trade gave the franchise a short chapter with the greatest receiver in league history. The trade's production value for Seattle was small, but its historical value is unique. Rice was far past his prime, so the C+ grade is appropriate; the reason this belongs above a routine standard row is that it briefly connected the Seahawks to the most accomplished receiver in NFL history.
Trade Analysis
Seattle acquired WR Jerry Rice — the NFL's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns — from the Oakland Raiders for an undisclosed late-round pick. Rice was 42 and played only briefly for Seattle, but the trade gave the franchise a short chapter with the greatest receiver in league history. The trade's production value for Seattle was small, but its historical value is unique. Rice was far past his prime, so the C+ grade is appropriate; the reason this belongs above a routine standard row is that it briefly connected the Seahawks to the most accomplished receiver in NFL history. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.