The Seahawks’ offensive line is one of the few parts of the roster that didn’t get turned upside down this offseason, but that doesn’t mean Seattle should be done looking for help up front.
With protecting Sam Darnold at the center of the plan for 2026, the line has to hold up. The run game matters, too, especially with Kenneth Walker III gone and Zach Charbonnet set to miss the start of the year because of injury. Seattle needs its front to do a lot of heavy lifting.
That’s why Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton floated a trade idea that would bring Las Vegas Raiders interior lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson to Seattle for a mid-round pick.
“Seattle Seahawks: Trade a mid-round 2027 pick for Las Vegas Raiders IOL Jackson Powers-Johnson,” Moton writes. "... The Seahawks should inquire about Powers-Johnson, who's battling for a starting guard position with the Raiders in consecutive offseasons."
Powers-Johnson, a 6-foot-3, 325-pound lineman, was a 2024 second-round pick and has already logged 21 starts over the last two seasons. He also missed some time this past season because of injury.
The fit makes sense on paper. Klint Kubiak is headed to Las Vegas, and if he doesn’t end up using the 44th overall pick from two years ago as a starter, Seattle could be a natural landing spot for him.
For the Seahawks, the appeal is straightforward. Powers-Johnson can line up at guard or center, which would give the team flexibility right away. He could compete for the starting center job over Jalen Sundell or step in at right guard ahead of Anthony Bradford.
Either way, Seattle would be getting a player who could upgrade the interior without costing much. Because he’s still on his rookie deal through 2027, the price tag would stay manageable.
And with the Seahawks’ offensive line set to matter more than ever this season, Powers-Johnson looks like the kind of addition that would fit cleanly into what they need.
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