One of the first moves that Green Bay Packers made in NFL free agency was bring back running back Chris Brooks on a two-year deal worth $4.85 million. That being said, he is expected to remain in his role as Green Bay’s third running back and special teams player as opposed to being their backup behind Josh Jacobs.
That role, of course, was previously held by Emanuel Wilson, who spent three seasons with the Packers after they signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2023. However, Green Bay made the decision not to tender Wilson a contract following 2025, and he, in turn, chose not to re-sign with them on a lesser deal.
He did, though, just sign with the reigning Super Bowl champions.
Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Emanuel Wilson signed with the Seattle Seahawks
Nov 23, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson (23) carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images
According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Wilson has signed a one-year $2.1 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks:
The #Seahawks are signing former #Packers RB Emanuel Wilson to a 1-year deal worth up to $2.1M, source said. Wilson flashed last season with a 107-yard game and another for 82 yards.
Now added to the mix in Seattle in a deal done by Andrew Kessler of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/lkzfRG0fAg
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2026
Wilson will help provide depth in a running back room that saw Kenneth Walker, the Super Bowl MVP, depart in free agency himself for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Despite the low salary and short contract, one would assume that Wilson will get every opportunity to earn the starting running back job in Seattle. Over the last two seasons as Green Bay’s backup, he rushed for 998 yards in limited opportunities while averaging 4.4 yards per carry. He also added seven rushing touchdowns.
Should Wilson find success as a starter in Seattle, it would be an ironic reverse of how Ahman Green experienced a great run with the Packers following his trade to Green Bay from the Seahawks back in 2000.
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