Seahawks Edge Rusher Dilemma Post-Draft

0:00On April 27, the Seattle Seahawks rolled into the 2026 NFL Draft, feeling pretty solid overall, with a top running back locked in, A, stack secondary, and even some right-gar competition brewing, but one spot they couldn't fill, edge rusher. They grabbed running back Jotoram Price in the first round, snagged defensive backs on day two, and added depth at wide receiver, and guard on day. With just four picks total, that left them scrambling for edge depth after losing Boyu Mephe, and with bigger worries looming like the Marcus Lawrence' eyeing retirement, Uchena. New Osu and Leonard Williams hitting free agency soon, and Derek Hall wrapping his rookie deal. They passed on an early edge pick, betting instead on a day three guy to develop long-term, maybe into a 2027 starter. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the risk, since the Seahawks pass rush could then out fast after the season, turning a current depth strength into a glaring weakness. The team's defense has held up okay so far, but everyone's watching if young guys like Ivy or Sheriff step up as playmakers.

1:07Now post-raft, trade talks are heating up, rumors swirl about Cleveland shopping, Miles Garrett for two first rounders or more, and Seattle's eyed loss. Vegas's Max Crosby before. More realistically, they could ink veteran Dante Fowler Jr., who visited their facility right before the draft, and knows defensive coordinator Aiden, Dirty from Dallas Days. John Schneider and the front office have this mapped out, so expect move soon whether assigning now or a splash in the offseason to lock down that edge for the long haul. That wraps NFL news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Corey with the story.