Seattle acquired cornerback Terry Jackson from New York on…
Seattle acquired cornerback Terry Jackson from New York on March 12, 1984, for a 1984 fifth-round pick used on Jeff Pegues and a 1985 sixth-round pick used on Mark Pembrook. Jackson played all 32 games over two Seahawks seasons, intercepted four passes in 1984 and returned one for a touchdown. The Giants' two selections did not produce comparable team value.
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Terry Jackson
New York Giants Received
- pick 1984 fifth-round pick (No. 125, Jeff Pegues)
- pick 1985 sixth-round pick (No. 165, Mark Pembrook)
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Seattle traded two future selections to the Giants for cornerback Terry Jackson on March 12, 1984. New York received the Seahawks' 1984 fifth-round pick at No. 125, used on Jeff Pegues, and a 1985 sixth-round pick at No. 165, used on Mark Pembrook. Seattle's official all-time trade history lists both picks and both downstream players, resolving the previously incomplete player-for-picks package.
Seattle's Return
Jackson was coming off six seasons as a Giants starter and shifted into a reserve role in Seattle. He still provided useful veteran production. Jackson played all 16 games in both 1984 and 1985. In his first Seahawks season he intercepted four passes for 78 return yards, took one back 62 yards for a touchdown, and supplied experienced secondary depth to a playoff team. He added four sacks in 1985 before his NFL career ended.
New York's Return
The Giants received two chances in the middle-to-late rounds, but neither selection produced a comparable New York contribution. Pegues and Pembrook did not develop into long-term Giants fixtures. The compensation was reasonable for a veteran defensive back moving into his 30s, yet the club did not turn either pick into a player whose New York service matched the two productive seasons Jackson gave Seattle.
Value in Hindsight
Seattle paid more than a single token pick, so the return needed to be useful. Jackson met that threshold with 32 games, takeaways and pass-rush production across two seasons. His 1984 interception touchdown gave the deal a tangible impact play, while New York's selections did not create sustained roster value. The age of the acquired player limits Seattle's ceiling, but the Seahawks clearly won the actual production comparison.
Final Verdict
Seattle Seahawks Win. Seattle earns a B+ for converting two non-premium picks into two full seasons of useful defensive back play. New York receives a C- because the two selections did not yield comparable Giants value. The Seahawks got the better short-term football return and paid a reasonable price for it.