The NFL trade deadline is closing in fast, and while we’re all scanning for who the Seahawks might *add*, the truth is, our 3-3 Super Bowl contending squad could be looking to trade away some of our own talent. This isn’t about selling off assets, not when we’re still eyeing that Lombardi, but a potential logjam in the running back room could force Mike Macdonald’s hand if we make a move for another back. With Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price nearing their returns from injury, things are about to get real crowded in the backfield.
The Backfield Crunch That Could Spark a Deal
Let’s be real, the running back room has struggled this season. We’re talking about a unit that needs a spark. That’s why names like Saquon Barkley, Jonathan Taylor, or Tony Pollard are being tossed around. Any of those guys could immediately electrify our offense. The dilemma? Zach Charbonnet is set to return from his ACL injury, and Jadarian Price is only weeks away himself. If we land a big-name back *and* our guys come back healthy, suddenly we have too many mouths to feed.
Price hasn’t exactly proven he can shoulder an NFL offense’s workload, and Charbonnet, while a massive locker room presence, is on an expiring contract. Plus, an ACL recovery is a beast, and you just don’t know how a player will look post-surgery. We’re all hoping for the “Charbonnet of old,” but the team has to be ready if he’s not quite there yet. This puts guys like Emanuel Wilson, George Holani, and yes, even Charbonnet, squarely on the trade block. All three are on expiring contracts, and if Seattle goes out and gets another running back, it’s a pretty clear signal these guys aren’t in the long-term plans beyond 2026.
Who Could Be On the Block?
So, who’s actually going to get shipped out? Charbonnet is coming back from that tough ACL injury. Teams usually aren’t lining up for a player who hasn’t proven he’s back to full strength. But with the trade deadline on November 10th, the Seahawks *could* give Charbonnet a few weeks to audition, show he’s back to his old self, and then use him as a valuable piece in a package for another running back. However, and this is a big however, trading Charbonnet after his long, grueling, and frankly, miraculously quick rehab could negatively shake up the locker room. He’s a huge voice in that room. In my opinion, he’d be the least likely of the running backs to be moved.
That leaves Emanuel Wilson and George Holani. Both are also on expiring contracts. If the Seahawks do make a splash for a new running back, neither Wilson nor Holani would likely see significant snaps moving forward. It makes them prime candidates to be part of a trade package.
This trade deadline is going to be wild, Seattle. There’s a lot on the line for our Super Bowl aspirations, and how we handle this running back situation could make all the difference. Get ready, because the action is about to heat up.
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Originally reported by Field Gulls.
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