This offseason, the Seattle Seahawks have undergone some major changes within their running back room. After winning Super Bowl MVP, Kenneth Walker III left via free agency and joined the Kansas City Chiefs.
But, his running mate, Zach Charbonnet, would begin a long journey back from a torn ACL he suffered in January of this year. Because of Walker and Charbonnet's turn of events, the Seahawks went out and signed former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson, but they weren't done.
Seattle then drafted Jadarian Price in the first round of this year's draft, of course, and thus were finally feeling better about the position.
Yet, there is always room to improve. If we're being honest, Wilson looked good in small spurts, but is he ready to shoulder a load? Similar arguments could be made about the rookie, Price, who wasn't the go-to guy in college.
This isn't to say the two of them aren't going to succeed, nor is it completely ignoring the likes of George Holani, but the Seahawks shouldn't feel completely set with their running back room. There's one option, out there, which could truly give them a loaded arsenal, but it's a unique situation.
The Seahawks should try and trade for Cardinals running back James Conner
I know, I know. We're not only talking about a division rival, but a captain of that division rival. James Conner has been beloved by Cardinals fans since he came over from Pittsburgh. But, the fact of the matter is, the Cardinals' running back room now belongs to no. 4 overall pick Jeremiyah Love.
Beyond Love, Arizona also signed former Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier, who possesses that more physical style like Conner. Between Love and Allgeier, the Cardinals have a dynamic duo.
We're not done, though. Arizona saw some flashes from their 2024 third-round pick Trey Benson, last year, before injuries derailed his sophomore season. Benson was a tantalizing prospect coming out of Florida State and still has two years remaining on his deal.
So, Arizona has a realistic three players who could be trusted to take on touches in 2026. Maybe Benson is the better bet to be a trade candidate, but Conner's age certainly puts him ahead in terms of guys the Cardinals would explore.
If the Seahawks weren't completely sold on Wilson, or maybe want to give Price another player to help keep him fresh for the long haul, then Conner makes a lot of sense.
Let's just assume Charbonnet misses the entire regular season in 2026. Maybe he returns for the tail end, but that recovery is going to be a while.
So, the Seahawks are banking on two running backs who have never been "the guy" in the NFL, let alone Price not even being the lead back in college. There is plenty of reason to back a trade like this.
But, then you get to the point that this would be a trade within the division. Arizona would likely allow Conner to explore a trade with a contender, at this point, and Seattle is certainly that. But, what would it take to let Conner come to Seattle?
That's the real question.
Conner likely wouldn't be an expensive move to make, but the fact is, Arizona would have to live with trading him to a division rival. Fortunately, the Cardinals aren't likely to be competitive this year, so it'd be a justifiable deal.
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