NFL Trade Verdict

Cincinnati Bengals Win

Seattle acquired (William) Mike Wilson? from Cincinnati Bengals on 1986-08-27, sending 1987 third round pick (#77-Skip McClendon) in return. 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 — (William) Mike Wilson? for 1987 third round pick (#77-Skip McClendon) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

August 27, 1986 Seattle SeahawksCincinnati Bengals Confidence: medium Tier: standard Provisional Record

Cincinnati Bengals Received

  • pick 1987 third round pick (#77-Skip McClendon)

Trade Summary

Seattle acquired (William) Mike Wilson? from Cincinnati Bengals on 1986-08-27, sending 1987 third round pick (#77-Skip McClendon) in return. 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 — (William) Mike Wilson? for 1987 third round pick (#77-Skip McClendon) — rather than a forced storyline. That makes the row useful for database completeness while keeping it below the major-trade tier.

Trade Analysis

Seattle acquired (William) Mike Wilson? from Cincinnati Bengals on 1986-08-27, sending 1987 third round pick (#77-Skip McClendon) in return. 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 — (William) Mike Wilson? for 1987 third round pick (#77-Skip McClendon) — 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.