Seattle acquired fullback Josh Parry from Philadelphia on…
Seattle acquired fullback Josh Parry from Philadelphia on September 2, 2006, for a 2008 seventh-round selection that became No. 230 overall. Parry played eight games for the Seahawks in 2006 and had one reception before his season ended. The short contribution was modest, while the pick eventually produced offensive tackle King Dunlap for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Eagles Received
- pick 2008 seventh-round pick (230th overall, King Dunlap)
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Josh Parry
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Seattle acquired fullback Josh Parry from Philadelphia on September 2, 2006, sending the Eagles a seventh-round selection in the 2008 draft. Philadelphia’s team history identifies the eventual pick as No. 230 overall, used on offensive tackle King Dunlap. Seattle wanted immediate backfield and special-teams help, while Philadelphia accepted a distant late-round choice for a player it was prepared to move.
Seattle’s Return
Parry appeared in eight games for Seattle during the 2006 season and caught one pass for eleven yards. His role was primarily as a fullback and supporting player, so receiving statistics alone do not capture every snap, but the tenure was still short. Seattle did not receive multiple seasons of stable contribution from the acquisition, which limits the return even though the original price was only a seventh-round selection.
Philadelphia’s Return
The Eagles had to wait until 2008 to use the pick, but No. 230 produced King Dunlap. Dunlap developed into a legitimate NFL offensive tackle, appeared across four seasons for Philadelphia, and later became a regular starter with the Chargers. Philadelphia cannot claim every later career snap as Eagles value, but selecting a player with that professional staying power at No. 230 was an excellent outcome from a small trade asset.
Value in Hindsight
The difference is the quality of the downstream asset. Seattle received a partial season from Parry. Philadelphia received a seventh-round pick that became an offensive lineman capable of surviving in the league for years and contributing to the Eagles before moving on. The original stakes were low, but Philadelphia exceeded normal seventh-round expectations by a wide margin, while Seattle’s player return remained short and limited.
Final Verdict
Philadelphia Eagles Win. Philadelphia earns a B+ for converting Josh Parry into the pick that produced King Dunlap, a durable NFL tackle with meaningful Eagles service. Seattle receives a D+ because Parry provided only a brief 2006 contribution before the value ended. The acquisition cost was small, but Philadelphia extracted much more from the same transaction over time.