{"id":28451,"date":"2026-04-24T03:21:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T03:21:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=28451"},"modified":"2026-04-24T03:21:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T03:21:50","slug":"seahawks-must-trade-for-bears-rb-dandre-swift-to-save-their-title-defense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jubi24.com\/?p=28451","title":{"rendered":"Seahawks Must Trade for Bears RB D&#8217;Andre Swift to Save Their Title Defense"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>As the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/seattle\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seattle Seahawks;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Seattle Seahawks&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a> make their way through the offseason, the roster construction under general manager John Schneider faces a pivot.<\/p>\n<p>Following the loss of <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/33996\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kenneth Walker;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kenneth Walker&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Kenneth Walker<\/a> III to the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/kansas-city\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City Chiefs;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kansas City Chiefs&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> in free agency, Seattle&#8217;s backfield is in a state of flux. While the draft offers potential, a trade for Chicago Bears running back D&#8217;Andre Swift presents a win-now opportunity for the defending Super Bowl champions.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Here is why the Seahawks should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi\/seahawks-should-trade-for-titans-rb-tony-pollard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:pull the trigger on a trade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;pull the trigger on a trade&quot;}\" class=\"link \">pull the trigger on a trade<\/a> for the veteran playmaker.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Proven Talent<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" \/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">Chicago Bears running back D&#8217;Andre Swift runs after the catch against the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/teams\/green-bay\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Green Bay Packers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Green Bay Packers&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>. | David Banks-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Swift is coming off a career-best 2025 season where he finally married his elite physical tools with consistent production. After a shaky 2024 campaign, he silenced critics with a bounce back:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">Swift recorded 1,141 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, both of which were career highs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>He also averaged an impressive 4.9 yards per carry, ranking 9th among qualified NFL running backs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Pro Football Focus gave him a grade of 82.7, which also placed him as the 9th best running back in the league.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a Seahawks team that prides itself on a physical run game to set up the pass, Swift offers a proven RB1 profile that current options like <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40075\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Zach Charbonnet;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Zach Charbonnet&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Zach Charbonnet<\/a>, who is recovering from a torn ACL, cannot currently guarantee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Low Risk, High Reward<\/h2>\n<p>The Bears are facing a significant cap crunch with the lowest amount of space in the NFL and have found a cheaper alternative in 2025 rookie <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/42025\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kyle Monangai;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kyle Monangai&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Kyle Monangai<\/a>, who amassed 947 scrimmage yards in his first season in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Trading Swift would clear $6.9 million for the Bears, which could go a long way for them down the line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Swift could be acquired for a mid-round pick, a bargain for a 27-year-old coming off a 1,000-yard season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Swift is entering the final year of his contract, meaning the Seahawks can utilize him for a title defense without a long-term financial commitment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">A Solution to Seahawks&#8217; RB Question Marks<\/h2>\n<p>Seattle&#8217;s current depth chart is thin. Beyond the injured Charbonnet, the roster features <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40707\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Emanuel Wilson;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Emanuel Wilson&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Emanuel Wilson<\/a>, <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/41344\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:George Holani;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;George Holani&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">George Holani<\/a> and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nfl\/players\/40267\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kenny McIntosh;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kenny McIntosh&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Kenny McIntosh<\/a>. While the team holds the No. 32 overall pick, reports indicate the Seahawks are expected to trade back to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi\/seahawks-7-round-mock-draft-complete-blueprint-repeating-champions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:recoup draft capital;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;recoup draft capital&quot;}\" class=\"link \">recoup draft capital<\/a> rather than spending a premium pick on a rookie back like Notre Dame&#8217;s Jadarian Price.<\/p>\n<p>Trading a mid-round pick for Swift allows Seattle to:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"content-list\">\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Secure an RB1 immediately and give the team a clear path forward for 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Trade down from No. 32 to address other needs, like offensive line, pass rusher and cornerback.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"\">\n<p>Provide a bridge for Charbonnet&#8217;s recovery without rushing him back, giving him the chance to return toward the end of the regular season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>The Seahawks have a wide open Super Bowl window. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi\/seattle-seahawks-2026-nfl-draft-rb-targets-every-round\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Relying on a rookie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Relying on a rookie&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Relying on a rookie<\/a> or a committee of unproven backups to replace Walker&#8217;s production is a risk.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>By acquiring Swift, Seattle gets a dynamic, dual-threat weapon who fits the offensive identity and is available at a discounted price due to Chicago&#8217;s roster transition.<\/p>\n<p>It will be hard for the Seahawks to make a trade considering the fact that they only have four draft picks currently to work with. A Swift trade is contingent upon the Seahawks moving No. 32 to acquire more picks. Then they can make a move to acquire Swift from the Bears.<\/p>\n<p>While the Seahawks&#8217; current four-pick cupboard of assets makes a trade difficult, Schneider&#8217;s history of maneuvering could provide the exact capital needed to land a veteran of Swift&#8217;s caliber.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Enjoy free coverage of the Super Bowl champions from Seattle Seahawks On SI;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Enjoy free coverage of the Super Bowl champions from Seattle Seahawks On SI&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Enjoy free coverage of the Super Bowl champions from Seattle Seahawks On SI<\/a>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/newsletter\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Sign Up For the Seahawks Daily Digest - OnSI's Free Seattle Seahawks Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Sign Up For the Seahawks Daily Digest - OnSI'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Sign Up For the Seahawks Daily Digest &#8211; OnSI&#8217;s Free Seattle Seahawks Newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This article was originally published on www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nfl\/seahawks\/onsi\/seahawks-trade-rumors-dandre-swift-chicago-bears?utm_source=RSS\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seahawks Must Trade for Bears RB D'Andre Swift to Save Their Title Defense;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Seahawks Must Trade for Bears RB D'&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Seahawks Must Trade for Bears RB D&#8217;Andre Swift to Save Their Title Defense<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/seahawks-must-trade-bears-rb-190003602.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Seattle Seahawks make their way through the offseason, the roster construction under general manager John Schneider faces a pivot. Following the loss of Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs in free agency, Seattle&#8217;s backfield is in a state of flux. 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