New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks completed this…
New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks completed this exchange on 1993-08-25. Vaughn played all 16 games for Seattle in 1993, starting twice and rushing for 153 yards. Seattle received a season of useful depth, so the trade was not empty on its side. Following the acquired picks only through moves actually made by the receiving clubs, the overall result is New England Patriots Win.
New England Patriots Received
- pick 1994 sixth round pick (#168-Max Lane)
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Jon Vaughn
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Seattle acquired running back Jon Vaughn from New England in late August 1993 for a sixth-round pick in the 1994 draft. The Seahawks needed backfield and return depth, while the Patriots accepted future draft capital for a player they were willing to move. Seattle's own all-time trade history records the deal on August 25; Patriots material later identifies the acquired selection as the pick used on Max Lane.
What New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks Received
Vaughn played all 16 games for Seattle in 1993, starting twice and rushing for 153 yards. New England used the sixth-round choice on offensive lineman Max Lane. Lane became a long-term Patriot, playing 100 regular-season games with 70 starts and starting on the offensive line for the 1996 team that reached Super Bowl XXXI. That is exceptional value for a sixth-round selection.
How the Value Developed
Seattle received a season of useful depth, so the trade was not empty on its side. New England's return was far more durable and important. Lane developed into a multi-position starter and remained with the Patriots for years, while Vaughn's Seahawks contribution was limited to a modest role. Turning a reserve running back into a seven-season offensive lineman is a decisive personnel win for New England.
Final Verdict
New England Patriots Win. New England Patriots receives a A and Seattle Seahawks receives a C+. The grading credits direct on-field production and follows an acquired draft choice into a later trade only when that same asset was actually controlled and moved by the receiving club. That approach avoids assigning another team's eventual selection to the wrong side and keeps the verdict tied to value each franchise truly realized.