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The Seahawks have some work to do at running back.
The Seattle Seahawks continue to face questions at running back following the departure of Kenneth Walker to the Kansas City Chiefs. Seattle is running out of potential options in NFL free agency, prompting some speculation that the team could turn to the trade market.
One name to watch is Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane who has been the subject of ongoing NFL trade rumors. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Achane is “not available” despite the trade chatter.
“Sources: Teams that have called the Miami Dolphins to inquire about trading for Pro-Bowl RB De’Von Achane have been told that he is not available,” Schefter detailed in a March 18, 2026, message on X.
Things can change with the right offer, but not everyone is sold on Achane’s fit in Seattle.
Potential Seahawks Trade Target De’Von Achane Has a Projected Market Value of $36 Million
USA Today’s Justin Melo is among those pushing the Seahawks to pass on pursuing Achane. The playmaker is likely headed for a new lucrative contract extension.
Spotrac projected Achane’s market value to be a three-year, $36.7 million contract. This would be a sizable raise from his current four-year, $5.4 million contract that is set to expire following the 2026 season.
“There’s a few preventative reasons why the Seahawks shouldn’t, and probably won’t, trade for Achane,” Melo wrote in a March 20, 2026, story titled, “No, the Seahawks shouldn’t trade for De’Von 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 (John) Schneider just proved he’s disinterested in paying running backs a premium.”
Dolphins RB De’Von Achane Posted a Career-High 1,350 Rushing Yards & 8 TDs Amid Trade Rumors
Achane is coming off a career year with the Dolphins in 2025. The running back posted 238 carries for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns in 16 starts last season. Achane also added 67 receptions for 488 yards and four TDs through the air as well.
Seahawks general manager John Schneider provided some insight as to why the team passed on paying a premium to re-sign Walker.
“That’s a position that you can find guys,” Schneider noted in a March 19, interview with Seattle Sports. “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.”