The Dolphins, who have a brand-new regime in place with general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach, Jeff Hafley, signed quarterback Malik Willis to a free agent deal this offseason. This made it seem like Miami may not be totally tanking their season. However, when Miami sent Waddle to Denver, that thought process went out the door. If Miami is truly looking towards the future, they may prioritize draft picks over top tier talent on their roster. Achane, who is entering the last year of his rookie deal, may make perfect sense to do this.
From the Seattle Seahawks perspective, this potential option is tantalizing. During the 2025 trade deadline it was rumored that the Seahawks were interested in Achane. This report was surprising to most people in Seattle circles since the team already had Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet atop the depth chart. However, now with Walker a Kansas City Chief, and Charbonnet rehabbing from knee surgery the Seahawks are looking for another starting running back.
Outside of the rehabbing Charbonnet, the Seahawks have George Holani, Emanuel Wilson, and Kenny McIntosh atop the depth chart. Adding Achane to this room would catapult him to the clear number one running back. And when Charbonnet returns to health, this would create arguably the best running back room in the league.
If Seattle needs to spend a first or second round pick on a running back, wouldn’t it be the safer (and more electric option) to simply send pick 32 to Miami for Achane? He has proven to be an electric running and pass catching option the league already. Of course, if Seattle were to trade for Achane (especially a first-round pick for him), they surely would want to sign him to an extension. Achane would likely want this, too. Lucky for both parties, the Seahawks (who have the 6th most cap space in the NFL) still have the money to do so.
If Miami is willing to trade Achane, and of course that is a monumental “if,” the Seahawks should be at the front of the line. If needed, the Seahawks could even throw in a day two or three pick from 2027 too – they have the extra picks. A move like this would be the best way to show the rest of the NFC West that the Seahawks are ready for the 2026 arms race, just as the Rams by trading for Trent McDuffie, and the 49ers by signing Mike Evans, have done.