NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

October 5, 2010: Seattle acquired RB Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo for a 2011 4th-round pick and 2012 5th-round pick. The 'Beast Mode' acquisition transformed Seattle's offense. Lynch rushed for 6,347 yards and 57 touchdowns in six-plus seasons, made four straight Pro Bowls (2011-14), and powered the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLVIII. Buffalo received picks that became backup tackle Chris Hairston and special-teamer Tank Carder. One of the most lopsided trades of the 2010s.

October 5, 2010 Seattle SeahawksBuffalo Bills Confidence: high Tier: standard

Buffalo Bills Received

Trade Summary

October 5, 2010: Seattle acquired RB Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo for a 2011 4th-round pick and 2012 5th-round pick. The 'Beast Mode' acquisition transformed Seattle's offense. Lynch rushed for 6,347 yards and 57 touchdowns in six-plus seasons, made four straight Pro Bowls (2011-14), and powered the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLVIII. Buffalo received picks that became backup tackle Chris Hairston and special-teamer Tank Carder. One of the most lopsided trades of the 2010s.

Trade Analysis

October 5, 2010: Seattle acquired RB Marshawn Lynch from Buffalo for a 2011 4th-round pick and 2012 5th-round pick. The 'Beast Mode' acquisition transformed Seattle's offense. Lynch rushed for 6,347 yards and 57 touchdowns in six-plus seasons, made four straight Pro Bowls (2011-14), and powered the Seahawks to back-to-back Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XLVIII. Buffalo received picks that became backup tackle Chris Hairston and special-teamer Tank Carder. One of the most lopsided trades of the 2010s. Bills received late picks that produced backup tackle and special teamer – massive loss of franchise back.