The NFL trade deadline (Tuesday, Nov. 2) is coming soon, with only two more games to go.
According to a report by Ian Rapoport, the Seattle Seahawks have had discussions about potentially dealing their former first-round pick, defensive end L.J. Collier.
“A former first-rounder, Collier has only been active for two games this season after collecting three sacks last year. The Seahawks have had discussions centered around Collier at various points this season and prior to it, and Collier is just 26. A fresh start may make sense for all sides, especially with plenty of teams needing edge help.”
Collier has appeared in 29 games for Seattle, earning 16 starts – all in the 2020 season. Interested parties would likely be banking on the potential he showed that year, when he posted three sacks, seven QB hits and four tackles for a loss. Collier hasn’t done much else, though. This year through six games he’s only been on the field for 39 defensive snaps (25%), totaling two pressures.
Another name that may be floated in the coming days belongs to another first-round pick, running back Rashaad Penny. He should be officially activated from injured reserve later today and is expected to get the first start of his NFL career tomorrow night against the Saints.
If Penny can ball out against New Orleans as well as Jacksonville, his trade value might be boosted just enough to earn an attractive over. If not, the Seahawks will probably be happy to keep him for the rest of the season. Chris Carson will be on injured reserve at least two more weeks and his neck issue has been described as a long-term thing by coach Pete Carroll.
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