NFL's Worst Trades of the Decade Reassessed

Recent analyses have ranked some of the NFL's most regrettable trades of the past decade, shifting focus to the Seattle Seahawks' acquisition of Jamal Adams from the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts' trade for Carson Wentz. The Seahawks surrendered multiple first-round picks and gave Adams a large contract, but injuries and off-field issues led to his release. The Colts traded significant draft capital for Wentz, who underperformed in key moments and was quickly traded away, deepening their quarterback instability. The Chicago Bears' 2017 trade-up for Mitch Trubisky, widely seen as unnecessary and costly, remains a prominent example of a failed draft move. The Carolina Panthers' trade-up for tackle Greg Little, who made little impact before being traded, is now regarded as their biggest trade mistake of the decade. These cases highlight the substantial risks and franchise-altering consequences of aggressive NFL trade strategies.