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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
- a 1980 first-round pick (No. 10, became Jacob Green) — no other recorded trade.
- a 1980 first-round pick (No. 16, became Jim Ritcher) — no other recorded trade.
- a 1980 third-round pick (No. 71, became John Schmeding) — no other recorded trade.
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