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Carl Eller to the Seattle Seahawks
July 30, 1979 · Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks
This trade is the root of the Carl Eller (1979) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.
The trade
Minnesota Vikings receives
Seattle Seahawks receives
- a 1980 eighth-round pick (No. 204, became Vic Minor)
- DE Carl Eller
Trade context
The Vikings acquired defensive tackle Steve Niehaus from the Seahawks for Carl Eller and a 1980 eighth-round pick.
Full trade terms
On July 30, 1979, Minnesota Vikings sent a 1980 eighth-round pick (No. 204, became Vic Minor) and DE Carl Eller to Seattle Seahawks for DT Steve Niehaus.
What the assets did next
- a 1980 eighth-round pick (No. 204, became Vic Minor) — no other recorded trade.
- DE Carl Eller — no other recorded trade.
- DT Steve Niehaus — no other recorded trade.
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