With the NFL trade deadline approaching, it was only a matter of time before major deals would be struck between teams. Today, the Seattle Seahawks have acquired 3-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Duane Brown from the Houston Texans. Both Adam Schefter and Ian Rapaport shared information about the trade on Twitter.
Here we go; The #Seahawks have traded for OT Duane Brown, source said. From Seattle to Houston, back to Seattle.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) October 30, 2017
Seattle has traded for OT Duane Brown, source tells ESPN. Brown is out of Houston and will go to Seattle
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2017
In return, the Texans will receive the contract to cornerback Jeremy Lane, a 2018 fifth round pick and a 2019 second round pick.
Full trade: Seahawks traded CB Jeremy Lane, a 2018 5th-round pick and a 2019 second-round pick to Texans for OT Duane Brown, per sources.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 30, 2017
Seattle’s offensive line has been atrocious this season. They have been unable to really get a run game going but the addition of Brown will sure help things. Currently, the Seahawks sit in a good spot with a 5-2 record, but having a good offensive line is crucial if the Seahawks wish to make a Super Bowl run.
Brown was taken 26th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft by the Texans. He immediately became a key piece in the Texans offense. A 3-time Pro Bowler, Brown can come right into the Seahawks lineup and contribute big time.
The trade also works well for the Texans. Brown could be wanting a new deal soon and the Texans may not have wanted to pay him. The Texans also receive solid draft picks, which they need after advancing in the most recent draft to acquire quarterback Deshaun Watson.
Overall, this trade seems to work for both parties involved. Brown will make his Seahawks debut against the Washington Redskins.
