The trade deadline is on Tuesday and there are a couple of things to consider based on reporting from today…
Minkah Fitzpatrick should be in play
I’ve been discussing a move for the Dolphins safety for a few weeks, given Julian Love’s absence. Now that it’s been revealed he’s going on injured reserve and will miss at least four games, I think the Seahawks need to consider their options.
Per Mike Florio, Fitzpatrick could be allowed to move on:
“Multiple Dolphins players are in play. One guy to watch, we’re told, is safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, who was traded from Miami to the Steelers in 2019 and who was traded back to the Dolphins before the season.”
We’ve seen how stretched the Seahawks’ secondary can look against good opponents without Love (see: Tampa Bay). I would cover your bases and look to acquire Fitzpatrick. You don’t want to blow a good season, or a good defense, because you’re too light at key areas. If Miami is holding a fire-sale, I would make a call and see what the price is.
The Dolphins might be ripe for picking. Having fired GM Chris Grier, are they embracing a major rebuild? Are other players at lesser need positions for the Seahawks available, who should be considered purely for the value and opportunity? De’Von Achane or Jaylen Waddle for example?
Are the Seahawks looking for O-line help?
Dianna Russini has joined Jordan Schultz in reporting that the Seahawks are eyeing offensive linemen. Twitter has lurched to thinking this could be a big splash for Peter Skoronski or Jackson Powers-Johnson. I think it’s probably something a lot more modest.
My guess is Kevin Zeitler. It may come down to his level of interest in uprooting and moving to the other end of the country. Yet the Titans’ season is clearly heading in one direction, having already fired their Head Coach. If he wants to go and compete for something this would be an opportunity to do so. He’s traditionally been a solid zone blocker and he’s used to playing on the right side of the line.
The Seahawks showed some interest in Dalton Risner before the season began so they’ve seemingly been open-minded about adding a veteran or upgrading at right guard.
There may be competition though. He was born in Wisconsin and played college football for the Badgers. None of his NFL stops (Cincinnati, Cleveland, New York, Baltimore, Detroit, Tennessee) have been on the west coast. If the Ravens, for example, gave him a call he might prefer that opportunity.
I can’t imagine a big splash is imminent, especially for an offensive lineman. Any team trading away a very good, established O-liner before the deadline would be nuts. It just doesn’t happen.
I am very open to the Seahawks doing something with a hint of aggression though. The 2026 draft class, as I keep saying, doesn’t look good. That doesn’t mean you throw away your picks, obviously. But if there was ever a year to be a little bit aggressive to improve mid-season, this is the one.
