NFL History: The best trade in each franchise's history

NFL: The best trade in each franchise’s history

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 22: Quarterback Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks is sacked by linebacker Chandler Jones #55 of the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at CenturyLink Field on December 22, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

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Shaun Alexander (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images for American Express) /

Best trade in Seattle Seahawks history: Acquiring Shaun Alexander

The trade appeared worth it at first. The Dallas Cowboys were in need of a speedy receiver to take the top off a defense and the Seattle Seahawks wanted to go younger. Prior to the 2000 NFL Draft, the Cowboys forked over two first-round picks to take Joey Galloway off the hands of the Seattle Seahawks.

Unfortunately for the Cowboys, Galloway never lived up to the hype as he failed to crack a thousand yards with his new team. For the Seahawks, on the other hand, things worked out perfectly. Running back Shaun Alexander was ultimately taken with one of the picks that was acquired for Galloway and the rest was history.

Alexander could barely get on the field playing behind Ricky Watters in his first year but the moment he got his opportunity in year two, he literally took it and ran with it. Alexander was named to three Pro Bowls, led the league in rushing touchdowns twice and is currently one of only 16 running backs to win league MVP. He was considered amongst the best for five straight years as he crushed defenses for multiple thousand-yard seasons.

Considering how unproductive Galloway was during his stint with the Cowboys and how terrific Alexander was for nearly a decade, this one goes down as the best trade in Seahawks history.

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