After the acquisition of All-Pro offensive guard Quenton Nelson on Oct. 27 seemingly made the Seattle Seahawks’ intentions clear, general manager John Schneider didn’t have the deadline many were expecting.
The Seahawks made no additional moves on Tuesday, despite several reports they were actively exploring the trade market. Including projected compensatory picks, Seattle has 10 selections in the 2027 draft, so the lack of movement was unlikely due to a shortage of assets.
While the Indianapolis Colts
opted to hold onto superstar running back Jonathan Taylor, he was arguably the hottest trade target leading up to the deadline—and the Seahawks were reportedly one of several teams interested.
However, NFL journalist Corbin K. Smith later reported Seattle’s interest “started and ended” during their initial inquiry and given the Colts were seeking a return similar to what Christian McCaffrey generated in 2022 (second, third, fourth and fifth-round picks), it should come as no surprise Schneider opted to hold off—especially considering running backs Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price recently returned to action.
In the midst of Taylor’s name being connected to the Seahawks, Schneider provided additional context on the organization’s approach with the deadline approaching.
During his pre-game interview ahead of Seattle’s 34-17 loss to the Chicago Bears on Nov. 2, the longtime general manager said the team remained engaged in the trade market and were actively exploring potential deals—although he didn’t address any potential areas of interest.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported on Monday the Seahawks were in the market for a wide receiver to complement superstar Jaxon Smith-Njigba, although no deal came to fruition. It remains unknown who Seattle may have inquired about.
Despite Seattle’s decision to stay put, the Minnesota Vikings acquired QB Kirk Cousins and the San Francisco 49ers brought in veteran WR Keenan Allen, further strengthening two of the NFC’s best teams.
Although the deal for Nelson was Schneider’s lone move, it worth noting he gave up a similar compensation for wide receiver Rashid Shaheed last season—who played a significant role in Seattle’s Super Bowl victory. While the Seahawks have looked like a shell of how they did last year, Schneider’s proven more trades doesn’t always equate to more success.
