The NFL trade deadline in 2026 is on November 10. The Seattle Seahawks have some needs that could be addressed before then, and general manager John Schneider has proven he isn't afraid to make deals.
Seattle also has the draft capital to make a high-impact trade. The team has a projected 11 picks in 2027, and five of those come in the first three rounds.
Cornerback has been an issue for the Seahawks this season, but more talent along the offensive line could be had, too. Through Week 6, the following players could be trade targets for Seattle.
- 5. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars
- 4. Khalil Mack, Edge, Chargers
- 3. Landon Dickerson, G, Eagles
- 2. Riq Woolen, CB, Eagles
- 1. Sauce Gardner, CB, Colts
5. Brian Thomas Jr., WR, Jaguars
The wideout began his career by making the Pro Bowl, but has struggled with drops and other issues since. His raw skill is without question, though, and he wouldn't have to be WR1 with Seattle. He has good size at nearly 6'3" and wouldn't have the same kind of pressure as far as potentially being a first-round bust for the team that drafted him in 2024.
The question is how much Jacksonville might want in return for the receiver (one, mind you, they haven't said they are definitely open to trading). If it's multiple high-round choices, forget it. If it's a third-round choice and a later-round selection, maybe.
4. Khalil Mack, Edge, Chargers
Seattle is surviving with three good edge rushers and one failed free-agent signing. The loss of Boye Mafe to the Cincinnati Bengals has hurt more than expected. Dante Fowler Jr. has not worked out very well.
Mack, though well into his 30s, still rushes the passer and plays the run at an elite level. He would likely only be a half-season rental, but he'd be a terrific fit alongside DeMarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and Derick Hall. He would probably only cost a mid-round draft pick, too.
3. Landon Dickerson, G, Eagles
Dickson hasn't played since Week 1 due to a knee injury, but he should return in Week 7 or 8. He is signed through 2027 and is only 28 years old. Adding him gets a little complicated, though. He is a pure left guard, a position where the Seahawks have second-year pro Grey Zabel.
Could Zabel flip to the right side and provide immediate quality? The move sounds simple enough, but it's hardly ever easy. Still, imagine a Seahawks offensive line that has Charles Cross, Dickerson, Jalen Sundell, Zabel, and Abraham Lucas. Playing at its peak, that would be one of the better offensive lines in the league. He could cost a second-round pick, though.
2. Riq Woolen, CB, Eagles
Seattle definitely needs some help at cornerback. Josh Jobe was re-signed in free agency, and Woolen was allowed to walk, a seemingly wise move based on Woolen's mercurial performance in the last few seasons. He's been pretty good with Philly this season, though.
At least with Woolen, the team knows what it would get, and Woolen knows the system. Is he a perfect player? Not at all, but at his best, he is fantastic in coverage. He also probably wouldn't be expensive in a trade; perhaps a fourth-round pick would be enough to acquire him from an Eagles team on the verge of a lost season.
1. Sauce Gardner, CB, Colts
Indianapolis has fired its general manager of nine years, Chris Ballard, and the Colts might need a teardown to get back to being good. Would acting GM Ed Dodds give up a player the team just traded for last season and gave up two first-round choices to get? If ownership says that is what they want to do.
Gardner had one bad game this season, but he remains one of the best coverage cornerbacks in the NFL, and he is only 25 years old. He could be a fixture in Mike Macdonald's defense for years to come, and Gardner is good against the run, too. If Indy accepts a second-round choice in 2027 and a third-rounder in 2028, Seattle should make the move.
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