The Seahawks have spent the offseason watching pieces walk out the door, and while the draft helped patch some of the damage, Seattle still has room to make a real swing before the season opens on September 9 against the New England Patriots.
If the front office wants to get aggressive, there are a few trade possibilities that could change the look of this roster fast. One of the most obvious names is Kayvon Thibodeaux.
The Giants may be ready to move on from the former top-five pick as he enters the final year of his contract, especially with New York having poured premium draft capital into pass rushers. Abdul Carter and Arvell Reese were both taken in the top five of the last two drafts, and the Giants also added Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers before the 2024 season.
With that kind of investment already in place, Thibodeaux could be the odd man out. For Seattle, he would offer a chance to strengthen the pass rush now and get a look at him before deciding whether he’s worth keeping beyond 2026.
Another edge-rushing option is Maxx Crosby. The Raiders traded Crosby to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, but the deal was wiped out because of a failed physical.
Even with that setback, Crosby is still one of the league’s premier pass rushers, and his cost may not be as steep as it once was. That kind of opening could be enough for the Seahawks to jump in, especially after the Los Angeles Rams landed Myles Garrett in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Browns earlier this offseason.
Seattle also has a running back question that isn’t going away on its own. Kenneth Walker III signed with the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason, and Zach Charbonnet is working back from a torn ACL.
The current options include rookie first-round pick Jadarian Price, George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson, but none of them looks like a fully reliable answer right now. That’s why Alvin Kamara is another name worth watching.
The Saints could be open to moving him after signing Travis Etienne this offseason, and a deal could make sense for the Seahawks if they’re willing to part with a future Day 3 pick.
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