NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Seattle acquired Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) from Washington Commanders on 2024-03-14, sending 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) and gave up 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith), with the available evidence supporting a C 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.

March 14, 2024 Seattle SeahawksWashington Commanders Confidence: medium Tier: minor Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

Washington Commanders Received

  • pick 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock )
  • pick 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith )

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) from Washington Commanders on 2024-03-14, sending 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) and gave up 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith), with the available evidence supporting a C 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 Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) from Washington Commanders on 2024-03-14, sending 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith) in return. The trade is best understood as a narrow roster or draft-position move. Seattle acquired Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) and gave up 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith), with the available evidence supporting a C 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. Washington Commanders received 2024 3rd round pick (78th overall subsequently traded, Calen Bullock); 2024 5th round pick (152nd overall subsequently traded, Ainias Smith) while sending Sam Howell, 2024 4th round pick (102nd overall subsequently traded, Troy Franklin); 2024 6th round pick (179th overall, Sataoa Laumea) to Seattle.