In the second half of Week 7, Seattle Seahawks left tackle Charles Cross exited the game with a high ankle sprain. Veteran Josh Jones replaced him, and that could be the way forward for Seattle. But as he showed in 2025, Jones is an injury risk, too. Seattle might need to bring in another tackle via trade.
Jones missed time last season with an ankle injury early in the season, even after Cross missed some time late in the season with a hamstring injury. How well Seattle can count on Jones to replace Cross isn't truly known.
Cross might not be out too long, though high ankle sprains are challenging, especially for a 300-pound player who relies on quick movement to help keep edge rushers at bay. Having a solid base is a must for Cross, and a knee or ankle issue is definitely an issue.
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He has no timeline for his return, and the team will have to take a wait-and-see approach with their star offensive lineman. But at 4-3, the Seahawks can't wait too long to add some depth, and maybe even a temporary starter, to take Cross's spot.
Walker Little - Jacksonville Jaguars
Little is a swing tackle, like Jones, but a tick better normally. He is signed through 2027, but his cap hit next season is $15,558,777, a bit high for a backup. His trade value is likely affected by the size of his contract, and a team might be able to acquire him for a late-round pick. Releasing him after this season would save the team nearly $11 million.
He allowed nine sacks in 2025, but he was a starter at left tackle, so the number is amazingly high. He would be a solid fit in offensive coordinator Brian Fleury's scheme as well. Plus, Little brings added value as he has played both guard spots, too.
Dylan Cook - Pittsburgh Steelers
Cook could be a replacement for Josh Jones long-term. Cook was an undrafted free agent out of Montana in 2022, and hasn't seen loads of reps in the NFL, but he's been solid when he has. In 2025, he played 348 reps and saw 135 reps this season. He has mostly been a right tackle, but can play on the left side too.
Jones would be the immediate replacement for Cross, of course, but should Jones get hurt himself, Cook would be a low-cost replacement for Jones, and Cook wouldn't cost a lot in trade value. The 28-year-old would likely be worthy of keeping around for several seasons as a quality backup.
Andrew Wylie - Washington Commanders
Definitely a half-season rental, the 32-year-old can play multiple positions along the offensive line, including filling in at right and left guard as needed. His veteran presence would cement the left tackle spot while Cross missed time, though he couldn't be a long-term answer as a starter.
A team adding Wylie might also only have to pay a seventh-round pick. The Seattle Seahawks have a projected 11 selections in the 2027 NFL Draft, so giving up a late one for Wylie would make sense.
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