THE SIDELINES : Raiders Deal McElroy to Seattle; Allen, Beuerlein Stay in L.A.
The Raiders traded safety Vann McElroy, a two-time Pro Bowl performer, to the Seattle Seahawks today for an undisclosed future draft choice.
Meanwhile, running back Marcus Allen and reserve quarterback Steve Beuerlein, two players rumored to be headed elsewhere, stayed put as the NFL trade deadline passed.
McElroy, 30, was a training camp holdout in a salary dispute and has played only sparingly on special teams since being activated.
McElroy was a third-round draft choice of the Raiders in 1982 from Baylor and became a starter in his second season. He earned Pro Bowl honors in 1983 and 1984 and was an alternate selection in 1986.
In 1989, McElroy was off to what he called his best start before he suffered a torn hamstring, which sidelined him for the most of the rest of the season. He returned for the final three games.
During the time McElroy was out, Eddie Anderson established himself at free safety. When McElroy returned, he was used as a backup.
In his career with the Raiders, McElroy intercepted 31 passes and had four quarterback sacks on safety blitzes.
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