NFL Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Consolidated record: Seattle acquired veteran DB Terry Jackson from the Giants for mid-to-late-round draft assets. 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 — Terry Jackson (b. 1955-12-09) for 1984 fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Pegues); 1985 sixth round pick (possibly #165-Mark Pembrook) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

March 12, 1984 Seattle SeahawksNew York Giants Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Seattle Seahawks Received

New York Giants Received

  • pick 1984 fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Pegues)
  • pick 1985 sixth round pick (possibly #165-Mark Pembrook)

Trade Summary

Consolidated record: Seattle acquired veteran DB Terry Jackson from the Giants for mid-to-late-round draft assets. 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 — Terry Jackson (b. 1955-12-09) for 1984 fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Pegues); 1985 sixth round pick (possibly #165-Mark Pembrook) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Trade Analysis

Consolidated record: Seattle acquired veteran DB Terry Jackson from the Giants for mid-to-late-round draft assets. 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 — Terry Jackson (b. 1955-12-09) for 1984 fifth round pick (#125-Jeff Pegues); 1985 sixth round pick (possibly #165-Mark Pembrook) — 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.