I’m not sold on the Seattle Seahawks making a move for a running back at all. The bigger problem, in my view, is the blocking up front.
But if Jadarian Price keeps putting the ball on the ground, that stance gets harder to defend, and the Seahawks may have to start looking at outside help. If they do, a few slow-starting backs around the league make sense as possible targets.
Tennessee’s veteran back is the cleanest fit on paper. The Titans have looked every bit as rough as expected, maybe worse, and he remains one of the few useful pieces on that roster.
He’s put together four straight thousand-yard seasons and brings value as a pass catcher, too. With this being the final year of his contract, he stands out as a practical option if Seattle decides it wants a veteran answer.
There are limits, though. Pollard has had his own ball-security problems, with nine fumbles from 2023 to 2025, and he’s logged more than 1,500 career touches.
That kind of mileage matters. He should come relatively cheap, which keeps him in the conversation, but the same question hangs over him: what difference does he really make if the run blocking doesn’t get better?
David Montgomery is another name worth a serious look. There were already reports of Seahawks interest in him when he was on the trade block this past offseason, so the connection isn’t coming out of nowhere.
He’s been a steady back for both the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions, and he profiles as the kind of runner who can slot into a rotation and do his part. That’s exactly the role he’d fill in Seattle.
His contract is workable, with this year and 2027 left on it, and the current production comes with some concern. He’s sitting at just 2.8 yards per carry so far this season.
Still, he has never fumbled more than twice in a year, which keeps him appealing. And with the Texans off to an 0-3 start and a tough game against the Cowboys on deck, a fire sale can’t be ruled out.
If Seattle wants the biggest swing, Bucky Irving is the one. He’s only 24, and next year he’ll be eligible for a contract extension.
His 2025 season was mostly a mess because of injury and poor production, but he’s been effective so far for a Buccaneers team that has struggled. He hasn’t shown significant fumble problems, and he’s a strong receiver out of the backfield.
That kind of move would change the conversation. Tampa Bay probably wouldn’t let him go easily, but the Buccaneers just paid Baker Mayfield a lot of money they may already regret.
If they decide they’d rather grab draft capital than face a pricey extension for Bucky on a roster that looks like it could use a reset, Seattle could at least make the call. And if anyone needs convincing, the 2024 tape is there.
In Other News...
Seahawks Quietly Addressed A Fan Frustration That Matters Right Now
After hearing from fans who had a hard time making out questions during press conferences, the Seahawks are making a small but noticeable change to how those sessions sound. New owner Neal Khosla said the team plans to add two additional microphones, a simple fix aimed at improving audio clarity for the people following along at home.
It is the kind of behind-the-scenes adjustment that does not change the standings, but it does speak to a team trying to pay attention to the details around it. The move comes as Seattle works through the aftermath of a close loss to the Washington Commanders and turns its attention to the Los Angeles Chargers, with every bit of communication carrying a little more weight right now. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Have A Growing Concern At Right Tackle
The Seahawks have spent real resources trying to build something sturdier up front, and Abraham Lucas has been central to that plan at right tackle. Since arriving as a former third-round pick, he has offered the kind of run-blocking the team wants, but his work in pass protection has been a different story, with pressure issues showing up early and often in the opening games of the season.
Seattles coaching staff knows the problem is there and is already trying to patch it with extra practice work and scheme help. The question now is whether those fixes are enough to steady one of the lines most important spots, or whether right tackle becomes an even bigger concern as the season moves deeper into the schedule. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Face An Early NFC West Reality In Super Bowl Chase
ESPN analyst Seth Walders projection of the Seahawks at 12-5 in 2026 sets up what could be one of the NFLs tighter division races. Seattle is expected to be right in the mix in the NFC West, but the 49ers are projected to sit ahead of the pack, with the Rams also viewed as a legitimate contender. For a team with Super Bowl expectations, that kind of forecast is less a comfort than a reminder that there may not be much room for error.
The bigger picture is the one Seattle has to live with all season: a strong record may still leave the Seahawks chasing rather than leading in their own division. In a year when the NFC West is shaping up as one of the leagues most competitive races, the path to a championship could hinge on how Seattle handles the early grind and whether it can keep pace with the teams expected to be in front of it when the standings tighten. [Read more 🡒]