Three Positions the Seattle Seahawks Must Target Before the Trade Deadline

As the NFL trade deadline inches closer, the Seattle Seahawks are feeling the sting of a growing injury list. Every time a player hits the IR, a new question pops up: who can fill that spot before the season’s second half? The answers are starting to line up in a fairly obvious way.

Tight End – The loss of second‑year tight end Elijah Arroyo was a blow. He’s now on injured reserve, and Seattle’s passing game could use a reliable target again. The Eagles’ Dallas Goedert has floated around in trade chatter before, but the market is wider than that single name. Any tight end who can block and catch in the red zone would be a welcome addition.

Middle Linebacker – Seattle’s linebacker corps has been thinned out by a string of setbacks. Drake Thomas, Chazz Surratt, Connor O'Toole and Tyrice Knight have all missed time this year. That opens the door for a depth trade, maybe for a player looking for a fresh start. Names like SirVocea Dennis from Tampa Bay or Akeem Davis‑Gaither of Indianapolis have surfaced as plausible fits.

Running Back – The backfield has been a revolving door. Zach Charbonnet is finally returning from the PUP list after a six‑week layoff, but even at full health he’s still shaking off a torn ACL from his playoff run. Rookie first‑rounder Jadarian Price, who is also sidelined with a chest injury, can’t provide immediate help. Veterans such as Tony Pollard could drop in and give the Seahawks a more dependable second option, while a modest late‑round pick might also do the trick.

All three positions share a common theme: Seattle needs players who can contribute right away, not just future projects. The deadline itself is set for Tuesday, November 10, at 1 p.m. PT, so the front office has only a few days to line up deals, assess medical reports, and get the paperwork signed.

Whatever moves the Seahawks make, they’ll be doing it with an eye toward keeping the playoff push alive. Fans will be watching closely, hoping the trades can patch the holes that injuries have dug.