Seahawks' Milroe: Trade Target or Patient Development?

0:00On April 9th, the Seattle Seahawks just hoisted the Super Bowl trophy, with Sam Donald running the show at quarterback, but that spotlights Shining-A. Bid dim on third round rookie Jalen Milro, who came in as the franchise's long-term answer under center. Now Milro sits third on the depth chart behind Donald, and back up Drew Locke, with three years left on his rookie deal, while Donald might stick, around longer. Teams are buzzing about trading him to grab some draft picks, especially since the Seattle only has four selections in the 2026 draft, and Milro's not getting reps to fix his short throws. Fans and analysts are split, with some pointing to General Manager John Schneider's track record of patient quarterback development and coach Mike. McDonald's faith in Milro's growth, his dual threat skills and rocket arm give him sky-high upside that Locke just can't match. All on a cheap rookie contract, in a league where backups, cost a fortune. Recent chatter highlights a thin quarterback class this year, with guys like Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, going first overall in Alabama's Thai Simpson.

1:06Next, making Milro a trade target as a top three talent from that group. Still, the Seahawks staff sees him as an extra draft pick, who's already acclimated, minus one year on his deal. Bottom line, shop him around during the NFL draft from April 23 to 25, but holding tight for his development makes the most sense, right now with no new quarterbacks threatening his spot.