NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired Reggie Barrett from Detroit Lions on 1994-04-28, sending 1995 5th round pick (141st overall, Stephen Boyd) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Reggie Barrett for 1995 5th round pick (141st overall, Stephen Boyd) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

April 28, 1994 Seattle SeahawksDetroit Lions Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Detroit Lions Received

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Reggie Barrett from Detroit Lions on 1994-04-28, sending 1995 5th round pick (141st overall, Stephen Boyd) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Reggie Barrett for 1995 5th round pick (141st overall, Stephen Boyd) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired Reggie Barrett from Detroit Lions on 1994-04-28, sending 1995 5th round pick (141st overall, Stephen Boyd) in return. From a hindsight view, the Seahawks neither created a defining win nor suffered a major loss here. The important public-facing detail is the actual exchange — Reggie Barrett for 1995 5th round pick (141st overall, Stephen Boyd) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier. The partner received pick value while surrendering the known player; final balance depends on the player’s actual Seattle production.