The 2026 NFL trade deadline is at 1 pm PT on Tuesday, November 10. The Seattle Seahawks have already made one important move by acquiring left guard Quenton Nelson from the Indianapolis Colts. Could the team make more moves?
Seattle is kind of in no man's land in terms of potential trades. The team is 5-4 and wouldn't be in the playoffs if the season were to end today. Should the Seahawks give up good draft value in a season that might be lost already?
Or maybe John Schneider should trade players for future picks. Nothing should be dismissed in terms of what Seattle might do.
Seattle Seahawks trade Sam Darnold to the Minnesota Vikings for two first-round picks
This would obviously be a blockbuster, and maybe an unrealistic one, but the possibility shouldn't be ruled out. It all depends on whether general manager John Schneider sees Darnold as the true long-term starter in Seattle. The way Darnold has played this season, that isn't clear.
The Seahawks have also won games with Drew Lock, who can likely carry the team the rest of the season. Jalen Milroe would be QB2, and that's risky, but the team is 5-4 and facing an uphill battle for the playoffs at this point.
The Vikings could be a Super Bowl contender with the right quarterback, and Darnold is signed through 2027. Getting two first-round picks is logical for a Super Bowl-winning QB. Seattle could then package at least one of the two first-round picks it would have in 2027, as well as another pick, and move up to grab a quarterback, setting up the future for long-term success.
Acquiring Jermaine Johnson from the Titans for a third-round pick
Seattle needs edge rush help, and has all season. The top three of the rotation -- Derick Hall, DeMarcus Lawrence, and Uchenna Nwosu -- are good, but Nwosu has been injured for the last couple of weeks. Plus, no team can have too many solid edge rushers.
Johnson might not have played up to his 2022 first-round pick, but he is a well-rounded player who is good against the run and pass. He would be a natural fit in Mike Macdonald's scheme, though not a starter. He has an expiring deal, so his trade value in terms of draft capital might be diminished enough to deal a fourth-round pick for him.
Acquiring Dallas Goedert from the Eagles for a fourth-round pick
Brian Fleury was supposed to bring in a scheme from the San Francisco 49ers that made good use of the tight ends, but that hasn't happened. AJ Barner has had as much success in Barnyard situations (the tush push, of course) than as a receiver, but that might be more a scheme problem than Barner's issue.
Adding Goedert from the sinking Eagles would give the Seattle Seahawks an excellent red zone option (he had 11 touchdowns in 2025) and a quality receiver who is a good blocker. The Barner and Goedert duo should immediately augment the offense, making it more efficient in multiple areas.
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