The Seattle Seahawks may still have the best defense in the game, but even the best things can be improved. As bruising and efficient as the defense has been, Josh Jobe hasn't necessarily lived up to the lofty payday he got in the offseason.
General manager John Schneider evaluated multiple players at the position. The Seahawks drafted three cornerbacks and hosted multiple in the offseason, even signing out-of-favor guys like Trevon Diggs and Terrion Arnold. Jobe is still starting, but he may not have as long a leash as he once had.
Considering that, the Seahawks could be a player in the trade market. And with the November 10 trade deadline looming large, let's take a look at three veteran candidates Mike Macdonald and company should inquire about.
3 cornerback trade targets the Seattle Seahawks should consider
Donte Jackson
No team has made the playoffs after starting the season 0-5, so the Los Angeles Chargers should be one of the biggest sellers at the deadline. That leaves veteran Donte Jackson and his expiring $6 million deal as one of the most obvious trade candidates.
He's still one of the fastest cornerbacks in the game, and his elite close-out speed could come in handy for the Dark Side and Mike Macdonald's complex rotations. He's always thrived in zone-heavy schemes, so he's certainly a tailor-made fit for this team. He's not the biggest guy at 5-foot-10 and 180 pounds, but he's tough as nails.
Kristian Fulton
Kristian Fulton would probably start for most teams, but the Kansas City Chiefs have transitioned to a younger secondary. He's not going to take the field unless something happens to Nohl Williams or Mansoor Delane, and he's also on an expiring deal.
The Chiefs should be highly motivated to move him and clear some cap space, as they will most likely be in the mix to add a wide receiver. Fulton has played great when given an opportunity, and he'll also welcome the chance to get a green start somewhere he can actually play. He'd be an immediate upgrade over Jobe.
Riq Woolen
Well, the Seahawks moved on from Riq Woolen, a once-promising jumbo guy who couldn't keep his foot on the gas after an electric rookie season. While it might be early to say that they regret that call, they were better when he was in the fold.
The Philadelphia Eagles look lost, are in financial heck, and may not have Jalen Hurts back on the field for the long run.
He's obviously familiar with Mike Macdonald's system and the Seahawks' organization, and both parties can probably bury the hatchet for the greater good. He'd be an obvious plug-and-play guy, though bringing him back might be an admission of failure by John Schneider.
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