Seahawks' Wilson: Bargain Starter, Pure Runner

0:00It's March 26th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Seattle Seahawks signing of Running Back Emanuel Wilson stands out as their best free agent moved this off-season. With Kenneth Walker the third now gone and Zach Sharbonne sidelined by injury, the team will turn to Wilson right away to carry the load. Analysts see this as a smart pickup because Wilson shines as a pure runner. He posted a 73.9 PFF Russian grade last year and an 82.9 overall grade the season before. Fans and experts alike are buzzing about his track record. The North Carolina native racked up 496 rushing yards with the Green Bay Packers in 2025 and he's never dipped. Below four yards for Kerry across his three NFL seasons. Right now Wilson looks set to lead the backfield when the 2026 season kicks off. He joined Seattle on a one-year deal worth $1,590,000 making him potentially the league's

1:03bargain starter. That setup gives him a real shot to outperform his contract early on, holding down the fort until Sharbonne gets healthy and returns to the mix.