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Just one day after the man they had targeted as their starter for 2005 signed elsewhere, the Cleveland Browns rebounded nicely on Saturday evening, reaching an agreement in principle on a trade that will net them Seattle Seahawks backup quarterback Trent Dilfer.
The Seahawks will reportedly receive a fourth-round pick in next month's NFL draft. The pick is the one the Browns received from the Broncos earlier in the week in exchange for defensive tackle Gerard Warren.
There remain a few details to be addressed before the swap is official, but sources said there is no likelihood the deal will fall apart. Cleveland is expected to compensate the Seahawks with a middle-round draft choice. The trade is the first consummated by new Seattle team president Tim Ruskell, who was hired less than two weeks ago.
The deal is not altogether surprising, since the two franchises have been in discussions for a few days. Unrestricted free agent Kelly Holcomb, who the Browns hoped to re-sign as their starter, on Friday night reached agreement with the Buffalo Bills on a four-year, $6.6 million contract.
The Seahawks will reportedly receive a fourth-round pick in next month's NFL draft. The pick is the one the Browns received from the Broncos earlier in the week in exchange for defensive tackle Gerard Warren.
There remain a few details to be addressed before the swap is official, but sources said there is no likelihood the deal will fall apart. Cleveland is expected to compensate the Seahawks with a middle-round draft choice. The trade is the first consummated by new Seattle team president Tim Ruskell, who was hired less than two weeks ago.
The deal is not altogether surprising, since the two franchises have been in discussions for a few days. Unrestricted free agent Kelly Holcomb, who the Browns hoped to re-sign as their starter, on Friday night reached agreement with the Buffalo Bills on a four-year, $6.6 million contract.
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