Seattle Seahawks Win
August 26, 1976: Seattle acquired WR Steve Largent from the Houston Oilers for a 1977 8th-round pick (#198). Franchise-defining heist. Largent became Seattle's first Hall of Famer, playing 14 seasons with 819 receptions, 13,089 yards, 100 TDs and seven Pro Bowls. Houston cut him in training camp; the pick they received never played. Established Seattle's identity and remains the gold standard for trade value.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Steve Largent
Tennessee Titans Houston Oilers Received
- pick 1977 eighth round pick (#198-Steve Davis (b))
Trade Summary
August 26, 1976: Seattle acquired WR Steve Largent from the Houston Oilers for a 1977 8th-round pick (#198). Franchise-defining heist. Largent became Seattle's first Hall of Famer, playing 14 seasons with 819 receptions, 13,089 yards, 100 TDs and seven Pro Bowls. Houston cut him in training camp; the pick they received never played. Established Seattle's identity and remains the gold standard for trade value.
Trade Analysis
August 26, 1976: Seattle acquired WR Steve Largent from the Houston Oilers for a 1977 8th-round pick (#198). Franchise-defining heist. Largent became Seattle's first Hall of Famer, playing 14 seasons with 819 receptions, 13,089 yards, 100 TDs and seven Pro Bowls. Houston cut him in training camp; the pick they received never played. Established Seattle's identity and remains the gold standard for trade value. Oilers drafted Largent in 4th round 1976 then traded him before his rookie season for a late pick that never played – one of worst trades in NFL history.