Interesting article here by Staton
https://seahawksdraftblog.com/thoughts- ... ree-agency
He mentions a few interesting names.
What happens at running back?
There’s increasing buzz that Ken Walker might get around $15-16m a year. Everyone likes Ken but you can’t go that high for a player who might’ve finished strongly but otherwise didn’t achieve anywhere near enough to justify that level of salary during his four-year spell in Seattle.
I think they’ll go after Kenneth Gainwell. I think they’ve been after a proper third down back for a long time. Gainwell is good in pass-protection and had 486 receiving yards for the Steelers last season. He’s also an underrated runner — recording 4.7 YPC in 2025.
I don’t see the point of signing someone like Tyler Allgeier because he’s so similar to Zach Charbonnet. I’m not sure why we’ve all written Charbonnet off for next season, given the well publicised development in ACL recovery over the years. Is he really destined to miss most of next season?
Even if I’m wrong and he does miss time, is Allgeier a zone-system runner?
If they want insurance for Charbonnet, perhaps they look at Brian Robinson Jr, who spent last season with the 49ers and can probably be had on a shorter-term, cheaper basis.
The more I’ve forced myself to consider this position, I think Gainwell could be an inspired addition. You get a dynamic pass-catching option with quickness, the ability to perform in zone and someone who can be great for you in passing situations.
I also wouldn’t completely rule out Jadarian Price being a target early in the draft, as well as Mike Washington Jr. I think some have overreacted to Price not having a stand-out forty time (4.49) and he’s still likely to be higher on some boards than people think.
1st off Allgier alreay signed with the Cards but what about BRob Jr. Fluery knowd him obviously. Scheme fit. Is he truly a better 3rd down option if so then who's your lead back. Gainwell signed with Bucs so now what? Is JS really planning a secret move up to get the best back in the draft. Add some more JLove to the locker room. Wouldn't bother me one bit. Does it makes sense to move up that high for a RB though.
I still maintain you gotta upgrade at Guard & Staton agrees
What position could they focus on?
It could actually be guard —
with some profile fits within this free agency group.
For example, Dylan Parham with the Raiders is only 26-years-old. He ran a 4.93 at his combine, despite weighing 311lbs. He also managed an explosive 9-0 broad jump. He has +33 inch arms and 10 1/4 inch hands.
A former third round pick, he took a step forward with his performance in 2024 before regressing, along with everyone else on that Raiders O-line, in 2025.
One of the reasons why he regressed? A classic Pete Carroll error repeated. They moved him from right guard, where he played well in 2024, to the left side for 2025. It’s Damien Lewis all over again.
Is there untapped potential to be had here? And will his price be reasonable given he’s still more about upside than pure production? This could be a name to watch.
Alternatively, Spencer Burford — San Francisco’s left guard — is a free agent. He’s worked with Brian Fleury before. There’s also Ed Ingram, who had a 76.5 grade as a zone blocker for Houston in 2025. A former second round pick for the Vikings, Ingram is strong in the running game. I don’t know how the Seahawks viewed him coming into the league, as there were some legal issues in college (although it should be noted all charges were dropped) and Minnesota clearly felt comfortable enough to take him in round two.
Burford is 25 and Ingram 27, so as with Parham, we’re talking about players at a good age.
None of this trio will get fans rushing to ‘X’ to declare the right guard position solved for a generation — but they feel like the kind of options they could target if they want to bring in a cost-effective outside free agent.
Remember, it’s not just about competition for Anthony Bradford. He’s out of contract after this season. So unless you want to extend him, you need a plan.
Buford makes sense given the connection to Fluery but what about Parham. He did play for Pete, albeit out of position. Are they better fits then Bradford. I still would love an Ioane or Pregnon addition in the draft.
I just don't see why a DE is a bigger need than RG.
