Overview
- The Seahawks pursued a receiver before the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline but did not complete a deal by the 4 p.m. ET cutoff.
- Jaxon Smith‑Njigba has been the offense’s focal point, totaling 1,036 receiving yards through nine games and leading the league with nine touchdowns.
- Depth behind Smith‑Njigba has been thin this season, with Cooper Kupp providing modest production and Rashid Shaheed failing to match his $17 million‑per‑year contract expectations.
- Trade speculation named Quentin Johnston as a possible target but his team‑controlled fifth‑year option and guaranteed 2027 salary complicate a trade, and some outlets suggested drafting a boundary receiver such as KJ Duff as a longer‑term fix.
- Injury and roster context raised urgency — Sam Darnold was ruled out for Week 10 with Drew Lock expected to start — but analysts warned adding a receiver alone would not resolve underlying quarterback availability or offensive line issues.