Curtis Allen: Counting the Cost of Another Trade at the Deadline

Writing for Seahawks Draft Blog, guest writer Curtis Allen analyzes how the Seattle Seahawks could financially manage another acquisition before the NFL trade deadline following their trade for Quenton Nelson. Allen notes that Seattle currently holds just under $4 million in cap space, which restricts their ability to absorb significant prorated salaries without executing specific financial adjustments.

Allen argues that general manager John Schneider could free up to $16.9 million by restructuring contracts for players like Sam Darnold and Nelson, trading Anthony Bradford, or sweetening trade packages with higher draft picks so selling teams absorb remaining salary obligations. Allen evaluates hypothetical targets like Maxx Crosby, Khalil Mack, and Jonathan Taylor, explaining how creative cap management could facilitate an additional high-profile move.