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The Seahawks could add a new veteran running back.
The Seattle Seahawks are still potentially in search of a new running back to help replace Kenneth Walker. Despite Walker’s departure in NFL free agency, the Seahawks have not appeared eager to make a major move to replace the Super Bowl MVP.
Seattle has been linked to an intriguing veteran running back. Bleacher Report’s Gary Davenport outlined one move each NFL team could make.
Amid the Seahawks’ public interest, Seattle is being urged to close the deal on signing Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris.
“The team signed Emanuel Wilson, and it’s likely the Seahawks will draft a running back fairly early this year,” Davenport wrote in a March 30, 2026, story titled, “1 Free Agent Still on the Market Who Can Help Each NFL Team in 2026.” “But if Seattle is going to get back to the Super Bowl again, it could use some veteran insurance in the backfield.
“Granted, calling Najee Harris ‘insurance’ may seem a bit odd—he carried the ball just 15 times for the Los Angeles Chargers last year before tearing his Achilles tendon,” Davenport continued.
“But in the four preceding seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 28-year-old hit 1,000 rushing yards four times and never missed a game.”
Here’s what you need to know about the latest Seahawks rumors.
The Seahawks Hosted Chargers RB Najee Harris on an NFL Free Agent Visit
The chatter about Harris comes as the Seahawks hosted the playmaker for a March 25, visit, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Harris is coming off the worst season of his career, playing in just three games amid injuries.
It snapped Harris’ streak of four straight seasons topping 1,000 rushing yards, all with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Harris posted 263 carries for 1,043 rushing yards and six touchdowns in 17 starts during the 2024 season. The running back also added 36 receptions for 283 yards through the air during the same season.
If the Seahawks wanted to sign Harris, it would likely not come with a premium price tag. Harris played on a one-year, $5.2 million contract with the Chargers in 2025.
Spotrac projects Harris’ market value is a one-year, $2.9 million deal, even lower amid 2026 NFL free agency.
Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald on Running Backs: ‘The Guys We Have (in) the Building We’re Excited for’
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald indicated that Seattle is content with the team’s current group of running backs. Yet, Zach Charbonnet is recovering from a season-ending ACL injury.
Seattle also signed former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson. The Seahawks could look for additional help at the position in the upcoming NFL draft.
“Well, we have Kenny Mac (McIntosh) and Zach are gonna be rehabbing, like, crazy, trying to get back,” Macdonald told NFL Network’s Steve Wyche during a March 30, interview. “You know, we’re gonna be aggressive with that as best we can, but we’re also gonna be as smart as we can to take care of them. So, when they’re ready to go, they’re ready to go.
“I think what you saw from George Holani in the offseason, or really at the end of the season, Super Bowl, NFC championship, the guy played great football, as he did before, he got hurt at the beginning of the season. So, we’re always looking to make our team take the next step, but the guys we have (in) the building we’re excited for. And I’m pretty sure Zach Charbonnet scored, like, 14 touchdowns last year, so it was pretty good.”