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The Seattle Seahawks missed out on one of the team's running back targets in NFL free agency.
Seattle Seahawks fans are still waiting to see how the team plans to replace Kenneth Walker following his departure to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Seahawks do not appear to be in a hurry to land another star running back.
Seattle signed Emanuel Wilson, but the veteran has primarily been utilized in a reserve role during his NFL career. The Seahawks still have Zach Charbonnet, but the running back is recovering from a season-ending ACL injury.
ESPN’s Brady Henderson reported that the Seahawks were not interested in signing former Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier despite plenty of NFL rumors. Veteran playmaker Chris Rodriguez Jr. was one player Seattle was pursuing before the running back signed a $10 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“The Seahawks did not make a serious run at signing Tyler Allgeier, according to a source close to the situation, despite speculation prior to free agency that linked Seattle to the former Atlanta Falcons back,” Henderson wrote in a March 20, 2026, story titled, “What’s the Seahawks’ plan at running back in 2026?”
“They watched one potential target in the Washington Commanders‘ Chris Rodriguez Jr. sign a two-year, $10 million deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars, then added Wilson on a one-year deal that’s worth up to $2.1 million.”
Here’s what you need to know about the latest Seahawks news.
Seahawks Rumors: Could Seattle Target a Running Back Early in the 2026 NFL Draft?
NFL free agency started with seemingly countless moves across the league as the Seahawks lost key players like Walker, Coby Bryant, Boye Mafe and Riq Woolen among others. Now, things have slowed down around the NFL, including for the Seahawks, as the pool of talent dwindles.
The Seahawks could opt not to make a major move at running back in free agency, and instead target a playmaker in the upcoming NFL draft. ESPN’s Jordan Reid’s latest NFL mock draft has Seattle selecting Arkansas running back Mike Washington Jr. in the second round with the No. 64 overall pick.
“Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is in line for a hefty pay raise,” Reid detailed in a March 5, article titled, “2026 NFL mock draft: Reid’s pick predictions in Rounds 1-2.” “If Seattle isn’t willing to match his price, Washington is cut from a similar cloth.
“A physical runner with plenty of contact balance, he has excellent vision and speed while being a comfortable pass catcher out of the backfield.”
Seahawks GM John Schneider on Running Backs After Ken Walker’s Exit: ‘That’s a Position That You Can Find Guys’
During a March 19, interview with Seattle Sports, Seahawks general manager John Schneider revealed why he is not as concerned about finding a running back as fans may be amid Walker’s exit. The Super Bowl MVP landed a $43 million contract with the Chiefs, and Schneider hinted that there are cheaper yet effective alternatives at the position.
“That’s a position that you can find guys,” Schneider explained. “And obviously, (Walker was) outstanding, and everybody’s really excited for him. I mean, that’s a great, great contract for a running back. But George (Holani) did a great job. We’re really excited about Emanuel Wilson, who we got from Green Bay, a heavy runner with really nice feet.
“Just to kind of quell people, at this time of the year, I get it. But like, (Charbonnet) is doing great. Kenny McIntosh, he had a great (2024) season, and that was just an awful injury for him. But I get it. And it’s a position that … we know where we’re at right now.”