With Joe Mixon now not heading to the Seattle Seahawks to help the loss of Jadarian Price and the continued absence of Zach Charbonnet, who else could the team turn to at running back?
We've looked through teams with tradable candidates and in free agency for possible Seahawks fits. Some of these options might not be as flashy as Mixon at first glance, but they could all hypothetically be productive in Seattle's offense.
The team added running back Robert Henry off the Washington Commanders practice squad, but it feels like a splash could still be in the works for the title contenders.
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Let's take a quick glance at who these players are and why they might fit in with the Seahawks.
Tony Pollard
If the Seahawks want a splash, they could trade for Pollard and give him split running back duties with Price once the latter is healthy. Pollard is on a 0-4 team with the Tennessee Titans and has an expiring contract in 2027. Don't count out a Super Bowl contender like Seattle making the big play for a talented vet like Pollard with Price out.
Tyrone Tracy Jr.
Tracy hasn't factored in much with this Giants offense, but he just rushed for 740 yards last season in New York and hauled in 288 yards in the passing game. If the Seahawks want a young player who could be a long-term second fiddle to Price, Tracy might be an intriguing fit via trade. He may just not be a scheme fit in New York.
Antonio Gibson
Gibson was one of the NFL's more underrated running backs with the Washington Commanders before a down 2025 with the New England Patriots. Having just rushed for 538 yards and caught 206 yards in the air during 2024 for the Pats, it's very possible he could rebound with a good team like Seattle. He's only 28, so it stands to reason that he could revert back to where he was at least somewhat with the Seahawks. He's our favorite free agent fit.
Miles Sanders
Sanders hasn't rushed for more than 1,000 yards in a season since 2022; his numbers declined sharply since that run with the Philadelphia Eagles. However, we wouldn't count out him at least being somewhat productive in Seattle. If the team wants a veteran with experience, Sanders is one of the more proven options available in free agency.
Raheem Mostert
Mostert hasn't gotten close to his 1,000-plus yards in 2023, but he could probably still be a useful reserve running back for a team like Seattle that has a good offensive line. The free agent options aren't spectacular, but Mostert has been a reliable running back through many an NFL committees in his career. The Seahawks could be next; he's got extensive experience in the Shanahan-style offense that Seattle runs with Brian Fleury at offensive coordinator.
This article originally appeared on For The Win: 5 Seahawks running back options after Joe Mixon signing falls through
