NFL Trade Verdict

Seattle Seahawks Win

Seattle acquired Norman Hand from New Orleans Saints on 2003-04-27, sending 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall, Kareem Kelly) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Norman Hand and gave up 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall, Kareem Kelly), with the available evidence supporting a B grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

April 27, 2003 Seattle SeahawksNew Orleans Saints Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

New Orleans Saints Received

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Norman Hand from New Orleans Saints on 2003-04-27, sending 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall, Kareem Kelly) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Norman Hand and gave up 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall, Kareem Kelly), with the available evidence supporting a B grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Norman Hand from New Orleans Saints on 2003-04-27, sending 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall, Kareem Kelly) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Norman Hand and gave up 2003 6th round pick (203rd overall, Kareem Kelly), with the available evidence supporting a B grade rather than a stronger verdict. It should remain in the public database, but the analysis should not pretend it changed the arc of Seahawks history. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.