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The Seahawks could strike a trade to improve the team's defense amid free agency.
The Seattle Seahawks secondary will look a bit different in 2026 as a result of several key players departing in NFL free agency. There is still time for Seattle to make a few more moves to help replenish the unit.
Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton outlined several potential trades for the top Super Bowl contenders. The analyst is pushing the Seahawks to strike a trade for Pittsburgh Steelers safety DeShon Elliott.
“The Pittsburgh Steelers may be willing to deal Elliott after they signed safeties Jaquan Brisker and Darnell Savage,” Moton detailed in a March 24, 2026, story titled, “1 Trade Each NFL Contender Should Consider to Fill Biggest Weakness.” “Unless Jalen Ramsey moves into the slot full-time, Elliott could play in a reduced role coming off an injury-riddled campaign.
“In 2024, his first year with the Steelers, Elliott recorded a career-high 108 tackles (four for loss), six pass breakups and an interception while allowing an 88.8 passer rating in coverage. Now healthy, he could be a strong contributor to Seattle’s less crowded secondary.”
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Steelers Safety DeShon Elliott Has Started 69 Games During His NFL Career
Elliott’s two-year, $12.5 million contract is slated to go through the 2027 season. The veteran would bring plenty of experience to the Pacific Northwest. Elliott has played in 77 games during his seven NFL seasons, including 69 starts.
The Baltimore Ravens selected Elliott in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft. Here’s how NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein outlined Elliott as a prospect.
“Elliott has good size and is a physical defender who will need to play near the line of scrimmage to take advantage of his aggressiveness and minimize his athletic limitations,” Zierlein explained ahead of the 2018 NFL draft.
“Scouts say he loves the game including the work that goes into it so he has a good shot of sticking on a roster as a backup strong safety with immediate coverage ability on kickoffs and punts. His draft stock will be tied heavily to his Combine workout.”
The Seahawks Will Open the 2026 NFL Season on Wednesday, September 9
Seattle is looking to replace the production of Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant. The clock is officially ticking as the Seahawks announced the team will open the season at home on Wednesday, September 9.
It is one day earlier than normal as the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers battle in Australia on Thursday, September 10. Seattle’s opponent has yet to be determined, but the game will kickoff at 8:20 p.m. Eastern on NBC.
Seattle Focused on Wide Receiver With New Deals for Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed & Jake Bobo
One position that looks to be particularly strong is wide receiver as Seattle was able to keep all the team’s key players. Seattle re-signed Rashid Shaheed and Jake Bobo. Additionally, the Seahawks signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a massive contract extension.
“Obviously draft and retain, this is a great example of drafting and developing and keeping it in-house,” Schneider told Seattle Sports. “And that’s been our priority since we got here in 2010. So that hasn’t changed.”