The Seattle Seahawks truly aren't done kicking the tires on signing another running back or two. General manager John Schneider stated as much recently, and he proved his point by having former Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris in for a visit this week.
Harris began his career with four-straight years of rushing for more than 1,000 yards. He wasn't explosive, but he could move piles with immense strength. In other words, he looks a lot like other backs Seattle currently has.
He isn't as fast as a healthy Zach Charbonnet, but Charbonnet might not be healthy enough for Week 1 of the 2026 season after tearing his ACL in the playoffs. Charbonnet isn't the fastest RB, either, though. He is no Kenneth Walker, for instance.
Seattle Seahawks reportedly have a free agent visit with running back Najee Harris
The Seahawks also currently have George Holani and Emanuel Wilson on the roster, and both those players look much more like Harris than Walker. In other words, Schneider is definitely looking for a type when adding a running back. He wants the player to be bigger and stronger, but not necessarily extremely fast. At least, not at this point in the offseason.
Harris does carry a risk, though. He joined the Chargers last offseason, but only appeared in three games. He tore his Achilles tendon, an injury that can often take a year to recover from. Even if cleared to play, no guarantee exists that Najee Harris, who is 6'1" and 245 pounds, will regain whatever speed he once had.
The running back's best season came when he was a rookie in 2021. He had 1,200 yards rushing and 467 yards receiving, and he was named to the Pro Bowl. He averaged just 3.9 yards per carry and rushed 307 times. That is a lot of wear for a first-year player, and one might wonder if Harris has aged quickly.
If he were to sign with the Seattle Seahawks, one would assume it would be a one-year prove-it deal for not anything more than $2 million (if even that much). If Charbonnet is healthy, he is going to be the starter, so spending much money on a backup wouldn't be wise. John Schneider is also too smart to overpay for a recently injured running back.
Where Najee Harris would fit in the rotation is a question, too. One would think he might have offers from teams that would offer him more guaranteed playing time, or he just wants to go to a winner like the Seahawks. He might not be signed, but John Schneider clearly has interest.