The NFL trade deadline is closing in fast, and honestly, the trade chatter is usually way more hype than what actually goes down. But listen, we’ve seen some shockers before, right? Remember when the Jaguars sent Jalen Ramsey to the Rams in 2019? Or Christian McCaffrey to the 49ers in 2022? Those guys desperately needed a fresh start, and now, we’re looking at a few current stars who could absolutely use one themselves. And one of them, a legit superstar running back, is explicitly listed as a potential fit right here in the Emerald City for our Seahawks.
Jonathan Taylor’s Monster Season Means It’s Time For A Change
Jonathan Taylor is still one of the best running backs in the entire league, period. The guy just keeps stacking up insane numbers. He’s already racked up 655 scrimmage yards and a whopping seven touchdowns through just the first six games this season. Think about this: Taylor just became the fastest player since Adrian Peterson to hit 8,000 career rushing yards. That’s elite company. The man is a certified beast.
So, what’s the problem? His Indianapolis Colts are straight-up struggling. They just lost to the previously winless Titans, and that disaster immediately led to them firing GM Chris Ballard on Monday. It’s a mess. Their quarterback, Daniel Jones, has been struggling big time this season. On Sunday, he threw for 269 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, registering a QBR of just 24.5. For the season, Jones is averaging only 215.0 passing yards per game with four touchdowns compared to six interceptions. It makes you wonder when they’ll finally consider putting Anthony Richardson back in there. Taylor, with all his talent, absolutely should be carrying the rock for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. The source explicitly names our Seattle Seahawks as a potential landing spot, alongside the Patriots and Vikings. Imagine him tearing it up on the Lumen Field turf. We need to be all over this!
Jeffery Simmons: A Wrecking Ball Who Deserves A Contender
Another guy who’s putting up incredible numbers on a team that just isn’t getting it done is Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. The casual fan might not see much Titans football on “RedZone,” but Simmons is a one-man wrecking crew on a bad team. For two seasons now, he’s been the best interior defensive lineman in the NFL. Last season, he led all defensive tackles with 11.0 sacks and 17 tackles for loss, earning him first-team All-Pro honors. He’s on a similar path this year, already recording 4.0 sacks and six tackles for loss through six weeks. This past Sunday against Indy, he got to the quarterback twice and logged a ridiculous seven pressures from the interior. He even stripped Jonathan Taylor of the ball and recovered it himself on the first play from scrimmage of the second half. That’s how dominant he is. Simmons absolutely deserves to play for a team that can contend.
The trade deadline, November 10, is right around the corner. While blockbuster moves are rare, history shows us they *do* happen. Could we see a star like Jonathan Taylor wearing green and blue? The possibility of these game-changing players getting a change of scenery is what we’ll all be watching for as that deadline approaches. Let’s hope the right moves get made to get these guys to true contenders.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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