Seahawks Must Step Up After Schneider's Silence at Deadline
The NFL Trade deadline came and went on Tuesday without Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider making a last-minute deal. With no added help on the way, who must step up for the Seahawks to make another Super Bowl run?
The trade deadline passed, and the Seattle Seahawks are who they are.
A deadline day full of fireworks was expected around the league and in Seattle. Though NFL teams completed six trades on Tuesday, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider stood pat.
Like many GMs, Schneider is an admirer of the 2027 draft class, which is expected to include one of the deeper talent pools in years. Schneider currently has 10 picks in the draft after sending a third-round selection, plus a 2028 fifth-round pick, to the Colts for All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson.
While the team appeared to have some need at edge, defensive tackle and receiver, Schneider elected not to deal any premium chips away to further help the 2026 team.
In addition to quarterback Sam Darnold, here are a few players who must step up for the Seahawks to make a run to their second straight Super Bowl:
