Seahawks Trade Back Strategy in 2026 Draft

0:00On April 21st, Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider is talking draft strategy ahead of the 2026 NFL draft. As Super Bowl champions, they got the last pick in the first round, but right now, they only have four total selections. Schneider made it clear they'll be looking to trade back to stock up on more picks. That's classic Seahawks move, trading back multiple times like they did in past drafts. Schneider even joked about one year with a slid back four times before grabbing their first player. With new head coach Mike McDonald by his side, they're leaning into that patient approach. Fans and analysts are buzzing because winning the Super Bowl landed them this prime spot. Plus it comes with a fifth year option on key contracts. It's a huge blessing, but the team knows trading back fits their trend of building depth over splashy grabs. Schneider says other teams get it. They understand the Seahawks love moving down the board. He guarantees they'll end up with way more than four picks by draft weekend.

1:01Expect some wheeling and dealing soon as the Seahawks reshape their roster the smart way. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.