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1980 first-round pick (No. 10) to the Seattle Seahawks

April 29, 1980 · Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks

This trade is the root of the Jacob Green (1980) trade tree — the full chain is traced there.

The trade

Buffalo Bills receives

  • a 1980 first-round pick (No. 16, became Jim Ritcher)
  • a 1980 third-round pick (No. 71, became John Schmeding)

Seattle Seahawks receives

  • a 1980 first-round pick (No. 10, became Jacob Green)

Trade context

The Seahawks moved up to No. 10 overall, sending their first- and third-round picks to Buffalo.

Full trade terms

On April 29, 1980, Buffalo Bills sent a 1980 first-round pick (No. 10, became Jacob Green) to Seattle Seahawks for a 1980 first-round pick (No. 16, became Jim Ritcher) and a 1980 third-round pick (No. 71, became John Schmeding).

What the assets did next

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