The Seahawks have already made one major move to reinforce a title defense, and the next one might be staring them right in the face.
After Seattle landed eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson, general manager John Schneider still has a chance to keep pushing before the NFL trade deadline. If the goal is to chase another championship, the obvious name to keep circling is Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert.
Seattle has addressed the offensive line, but it can still use another dependable pass catcher. Goedert would give quarterback Sam Darnold a proven target in the middle of the field and another option when defenses key on Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba. In an offense trying to keep pace with the expectations of a defending champion, that kind of addition matters.
Goedert’s production this season gives a snapshot of what he still brings. Through the first seven games of the 2026 season, he has 22 receptions for 228 yards and two touchdowns. The stat line is solid, but the bigger appeal is the kind of player he has been throughout his career: reliable, experienced and comfortable in pressure situations.
Seattle already has AJ Barner in the mix at tight end, which makes Goedert even more intriguing. Barner could benefit from not being pushed into a bigger role than necessary, while Goedert would take on more of the receiving load. That setup would let Barner continue developing while giving the Seahawks a more proven weapon in the passing game.
Philadelphia’s 2-5 start has only fueled the speculation. The Eagles came into the season with championship hopes, but their record has created a tricky situation as the trade deadline nears. That could force the organization to consider moving veterans for future assets rather than trying to rescue the season.
Goedert has already come up in trade talk, and that alone makes him worth watching. If Philadelphia decides to move him, Seattle should be ready to make a call.
And the price may not be outrageous. Because Goedert is nearing free agency, the Eagles may not be in position to demand a premium return. A trade could allow them to collect draft capital instead of potentially losing him for nothing later.
Schneider has already shown he’s willing to be aggressive when he sees a chance to improve this roster. The Nelson deal proved that. Seattle gave up future draft capital to add a veteran who can help right away, and that same mindset should carry over if another upgrade becomes available.
No move comes with guarantees, and the Seahawks have to be careful not to chip away too much of their future. But Goedert fits the profile of a player who could make an already dangerous team even tougher to handle. If Seattle wants to keep strengthening its shot at another title, this is the kind of deal worth exploring.
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