Seattle sent a seventh-round pick to Oakland for quarterback…
Seattle sent a seventh-round pick to Oakland for quarterback Terrelle Pryor, hoping his athletic upside could strengthen the backup competition. Pryor was released before the regular season and never played a game for the Seahawks. Oakland used pick No. 247 on safety Jonathan Dowling, who appeared in seven games as a rookie. The Raiders’ return was small, but it was still more realized value than Seattle received.
Las Vegas Raiders Received
- pick 2014 7th round pick (247th overall, Jonathan Dowling)
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Terrelle Pryor
Trade Analysis
Why the Deal Happened
Seattle acquired Terrelle Pryor in April 2014 as a low-cost quarterback project. His size, speed and starting experience made him an intriguing competitor behind Russell Wilson, and a seventh-round pick was a modest price for the evaluation. Oakland, already changing direction at quarterback, chose to recover draft capital for a player no longer central to its plans.
What Each Side Actually Got
Pryor spent the offseason and preseason with Seattle, completing 21 of 39 preseason passes for 281 yards and adding 97 rushing yards. The Seahawks released him during final roster cuts on August 29, so he never appeared in a regular-season game for the club. Oakland used No. 247 on safety Jonathan Dowling. Dowling appeared in seven games as a rookie, mostly on special teams and in a limited defensive role, and did not start a game.
How the Value Aged
There is no major prize on either side. Dowling’s seven appearances amount to modest late-round value, while Seattle received only the opportunity to evaluate Pryor in camp. That evaluation had some roster-management usefulness, but it did not translate into regular-season production. Oakland therefore realized slightly more tangible value from the exchange.
Why the Margin Matters
A seventh-round pick carries a low expected hit rate, so Seattle’s miss is not a major organizational failure. Likewise, Dowling’s brief career does not make Oakland’s return particularly strong. The verdict is directional because one side got actual regular-season snaps and the other did not.
Final Verdict
Raiders Win. Oakland earns a C+ for converting an expendable quarterback into a draft pick that reached the field. Seattle receives a D+ because Pryor did not make the roster, although the low acquisition cost keeps the loss small.