5 most likely teams Seahawks could trade with before the deadline

Potential trade partner number 1: Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles are one of those teams, like the Seahawks, who are going to go against the norm. Using common sense, it would be beneficial for them to try and sell. After all, they are a mediocre team that is underperforming and injured beyond belief. They are also facing being over the cap next year by $68 million.

As I said, it would make sense for an underperforming team that has money problems to sell. However, their division is incredibly weak. Meaning, they still have a chance to make the playoffs even if they have a losing record given their division’s records.

This is why reports have come out saying the Eagles are likely to be very active both ways at the trade deadline. Try to trim the fat in some areas and rebuild in others.

Seller:

The Eagles top starting tight ends are both injured. This trade would give them a durable player who has improved exponentially in blocking over the last year. Jacob Hollister has very soft hands and is a solid route runner.

The Seahawks are just very deep at the position and are likely getting back Colby Parkinson soon. In return, the Seahawks would recoup some late-round draft capital.

Buyer:

The Eagles are just about against the wall in terms of the salary cap. They are facing an over the cap situation where they are $68 million over. This would be a salary dump for an aging defensive tackle who would hasn’t played up to his potential as of recent.

Seattle would be acquiring his three-year contract worth $36.5 million. This would be a team-friendly deal that leaves Seattle with just an average cap hit of $12 million per year.