Reports link Seahawks to Pollard or Barkley trade options

With Seattle’s offense struggling amid injuries to Zach Charbonnet and Jadarian Price, turnover problems and heavy pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold, several reports have floated trade options before the deadline. Tony Pollard is a proposed backfield addition: he offers a steady, four-season 1,000-yard track record, though analysts note he is not an especially explosive runner. Saquon Barkley has also been suggested as a bigger swing, potentially for a conditional third-round pick, but his hamstring injury and contract are significant considerations. To address protection, Seattle has been mentioned as a possible destination for Cleveland lineman Teven Jenkins, though his back injury and uncertain return make him a risky option. Another proposal is to add a receiver—such as Jerry Jeudy or Brian Thomas Jr.—to ease the attention on Jaxon Smith-Njigba, though those targets also come with performance or availability concerns.