The Seattle Seahawks are sitting at a shaky 3-3, and let’s be real, the offense has been looking for consistency like I look for my keys on a Monday morning. With two brutal games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Chicago Bears staring us down, John Schneider has to be thinking hard about what this team can realistically accomplish. The NFL trade deadline is November 10, and if the Hawks lose both upcoming games and fall to 3-5, the front office faces an uncomfortable question: are we one or two additions away from getting back on track, or are the problems too widespread for a deadline deal to fix? What makes this even more interesting is the timing of the Indianapolis Colts firing general manager Chris Ballard. Ed Dodds, a former Seahawks executive who worked under Schneider, is now overseeing Indianapolis’ personnel department on an interim basis. That does not guarantee a trade between the two teams, but it definitely creates an opportunity worth examining.
Our Ground Game Is a Ghost Town, But Jonathan Taylor Is a Monster
Our ground game has been a major concern, no joke. Kenneth Walker III departed in free agency, first-round rookie Jadarian Price has been dealing with an injury, and Zach Charbonnet has also been unavailable. We’ve struggled to replace Walker’s production, leaving the offense without the balance it desperately needs. This is exactly why Jonathan Taylor is an obvious name to consider. The dude remains one of the league’s most productive backs, period. In 2025, he stacked up 1,585 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. And through just six games in 2026, he already has 492 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. His combination of acceleration, vision, contact balance, and finishing ability would give Seattle a runner capable of creating yards even when the blocking isn’t perfect. He could seriously transform our backfield and take some much-needed pressure off the passing game. There’s even a historical connection: Taylor was a popular potential target for Seattle in the 2020 draft, and footage of him expressing interest in the Seahawks has resurfaced amid the trade speculation.
The Price Tag and the Hawks’ Dilemma
Here’s the rub though: Taylor is not an expiring-contract player. He is locked in through 2028, with $16 million owed in 2027. A deal for him would likely cost at least a second-rounder plus additional compensation. We’d be making a substantial financial and draft investment in a position that has a notoriously short career window. That’s where the argument against a Taylor trade becomes important. The Seahawks already used a first-round pick on Price, and both Price and Charbonnet are expected to return to the field. Plus, we have future extensions to consider, including our defensive tackle Byron Murphy II. A comparable high-end alternative would be Saquon Barkley, who had an extraordinary 2024 season with 2,005 rushing yards and a Super Bowl championship with Philadelphia. His production fell to 1,140 rushing yards in 2025.
So, here we are, staring down games against the Chiefs and the Bears. Our 3-3 record hangs in the balance, and what John Schneider decides before November 10 could truly shape the rest of our season. Will we make a big move for a star like Taylor and take the risk, or trust in the players we have coming back? Get ready, Emerald City, because things are about to get interesting.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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