Seattle acquired edge defender Trevis Gipson from…
Seattle acquired edge defender Trevis Gipson from Jacksonville on August 26, 2024, for a 2025 sixth-round choice that became No. 194 overall. Gipson appeared in only five games for the Seahawks and logged a limited defensive role before the relationship ended. The brief return did not justify surrendering a draft asset that Jacksonville ultimately retained in the next draft.
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2025 sixth-round pick (194th overall, Jalen McLeod )
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Trevis Gipson
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Jacksonville traded edge defender Trevis Gipson to Seattle on August 26, 2024, for a sixth-round selection in the 2025 draft. The pick eventually became No. 194 overall and was associated with Jalen McLeod. Seattle was seeking immediate pass-rush depth before the season, while Jacksonville converted a player it was willing to move into a future asset instead of losing that roster value outright.
Seattle’s Return
Gipson’s Seattle tenure was too brief to justify much optimism in hindsight. He appeared in five games and logged only a limited share of the defensive snaps, finishing without a sack for the Seahawks. A sixth-round pick is not expensive, but the acquiring team still needs more than a short reserve stint to create surplus. Seattle paid real draft capital and received very little sustained production in return.
Jacksonville’s Return
The Jaguars secured a 2025 sixth-round selection from a player who was not central to their plans. That is solid roster management even before considering the eventual No. 194 slot. Late-round picks are uncertain, but they preserve years of inexpensive team control and can also be moved in later deals. Jacksonville therefore left the transaction with a durable asset while Seattle’s player return quickly faded.
Value in Hindsight
The gap comes from duration and retained optionality. Seattle’s benefit was measured in five games and a small defensive workload. Jacksonville’s sixth-round pick survived into the next draft and produced another roster opportunity. The Jaguars did not receive premium compensation, so this is not a blockbuster win, but they clearly extracted more lasting value from a player they were already prepared to trade away.
Final Verdict
Jacksonville Jaguars Win. Jacksonville earns a B- for converting Gipson into a sixth-round pick and preserving future roster value. Seattle receives a D+ because the acquired defender produced only a brief, limited role before the investment was effectively exhausted. The price was modest, but the Seahawks still failed to get enough football value to match the draft asset they surrendered.