NFL Trade Verdict
New York Jets Win
Seattle acquired Sheldon Richardson and a seventh-round pick, while New York received Jermaine Kearse, a second-round pick path, and a seventh-round pick path. The Jets kept the slightly stronger value side.
New York Jets Received
- player Jermaine Kearse
- pick 2018 2nd round pick (49th overall subsequently traded, Dallas Goedert )
- pick 2018 7th round pick (235th overall subsequently traded, Zaire Franklin )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Sheldon Richardson
- pick 2018 7th round pick (226th overall subsequently traded, David Williams )
Trade Analysis
New York holds the edge because the Kearse-plus-picks return carried more lasting value than Seattle's short-term Sheldon Richardson move.