The NFL trade deadline is right around the corner, and things could get a little crazy.
We’ve already seen some big names get moved, like Jeffery Simmons, DeForest Buckner, and Quenton Nelson. We’ve seen several more names be rumored, too, so who knows what could happen over the next week.
The Seattle Seahawks are a team that will certainly be looking to make more moves. The team already added Nelson, so we know they’re committed to going for it this season.
This roster is loaded, but if there are any areas that could use some reinforcements, it would be running back or wide receiver. If the team wants to go for a receiver, the Tennessee Titans could have an intriguing option.
Calvin Ridley Makes Sense for Seahawks
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The Titans are one of the league’s worst teams, and they’ve already traded away Simmons. As a result, it won’t be surprising to see the team move on from more veterans, such as Calvin Ridley.
Ridley originally signed a four-year, $92 million deal with the Titans, but he’s never quite lived up to that. So far in 2026, Ridley has just five catches for 81 yards.
There’s really no reason for the Titans to keep Ridley around if they can get anything for him. Matt Legros of Seahawks Wire thinks the Seahawks should entertain adding the veteran.
“Seattle’s passing attack is in need of another dependable target capable of contributing on short, intermediate and deep routes ,” Legros said. “Ridley has the talent to potentially provide several useful receptions per game while giving the offense greater versatility and helping prevent the passing game from becoming too one-dimensional around Jaxon Smith-Njigba.”
As Legros mentioned, the Seahawks need another reliable pass-catcher on the outside. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is amazing, but the team doesn’t need to rely too heavily on him. Nobody on the roster currently has stepped up, so an outside addition like Ridley seems needed.
While Ridley has fallen out of favor in Tennessee, he’s been a very solid receiver in the past. Ridley has three seasons of 1,000+ yards, including as recently as 2024. The Seahawks wouldn’t need him to be a star, either; they just need a reliable complementary option.
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