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Defensive-line upgrade · October 30, 2023

The trade that sent Leonard Williams to Seattle

Seattle acquired Leonard Williams for second- and fifth-round picks.

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The original receipt

Every asset in the deal

Each team panel shows the players and draft assets it received.

To SEASEAWILLIAMS—To NYG20242NDround asset2025PICKround asset
SEAReceived

Seattle Seahawks

PLeonard Williams
NYGReceived

New York Giants

#2024 second-round pick
#2025 fifth-round pick

Why it happened

The bet each side made

The move changed the NFL roster map during an active transaction window.

Why history remembers it

Williams became an immediate every-down lineman for Seattle. The Giants received premium value for an expiring contract. Seattle later retained Williams on a long-term deal.

What changed

The consequences

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