- Joined
- May 8, 2002
- Posts
- 1,128,930
- Reaction score
- 59
The Seattle Seahawks are undeniably in the market for a starting-caliber running back. General manager John Schneider wasn't interested in retaining Super Bowl 60 MVP Kenneth Walker III at his desired price point. Walker signed a multi-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs worth more than $14 million per season. The Seahawks were never going to match such a competitive salary.
The expectation is that the Seahawks will select a running back (Walker's replacement) during the 2026 NFL draft. Alternatively, Schneider could search the veteran trade market for a potential fit. One of the options who has been garnering chatter is Miami Dolphins superstar back De'Von Achane.
The Dolphins are obvious sellers as they embark on a multi-year rebuild. They released Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill. Last week, they traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for draft-pick compensation. Rumors immediately began circulating that Achane could be next.
Achane would undeniably be an excellent fit in Brian Fleury's offense. He thrived in Mike McDaniel's system, who runs a similar Kyle Shanahan-influenced scheme that Fleury runs. That's the wide-zone offense that Klint Kubiak ran in Seattle to great success in 2025.
There's a few preventative reasons why the Seahawks shouldn't, and probably won't, trade for Achane. The asking price comes first and foremost. Based on the massive return the Dolphins got for Waddle, it's fair to assume they'd expect a similar package for Achane. The Seahawks only have four picks in the 2026 NFL draft and need to utilize that capital to add young, affordable talent to the roster.
The other preventative issue is Achane's contract situation. The explosive ball carrier is entering a contract year and would certainly want a lucrative extension attached to a trade. That's extremely unlikely to happen in Seattle, where Schneider just proved he's disinterested in paying running backs a premium.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: No, the Seahawks shouldn't trade for De'Von Achane
Continue reading...
The expectation is that the Seahawks will select a running back (Walker's replacement) during the 2026 NFL draft. Alternatively, Schneider could search the veteran trade market for a potential fit. One of the options who has been garnering chatter is Miami Dolphins superstar back De'Von Achane.
The Dolphins are obvious sellers as they embark on a multi-year rebuild. They released Tua Tagovailoa and Tyreek Hill. Last week, they traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos in exchange for draft-pick compensation. Rumors immediately began circulating that Achane could be next.
Achane would undeniably be an excellent fit in Brian Fleury's offense. He thrived in Mike McDaniel's system, who runs a similar Kyle Shanahan-influenced scheme that Fleury runs. That's the wide-zone offense that Klint Kubiak ran in Seattle to great success in 2025.
There's a few preventative reasons why the Seahawks shouldn't, and probably won't, trade for Achane. The asking price comes first and foremost. Based on the massive return the Dolphins got for Waddle, it's fair to assume they'd expect a similar package for Achane. The Seahawks only have four picks in the 2026 NFL draft and need to utilize that capital to add young, affordable talent to the roster.
The other preventative issue is Achane's contract situation. The explosive ball carrier is entering a contract year and would certainly want a lucrative extension attached to a trade. That's extremely unlikely to happen in Seattle, where Schneider just proved he's disinterested in paying running backs a premium.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: No, the Seahawks shouldn't trade for De'Von Achane
Continue reading...
