The Seattle Seahawks are one of the most complete teams in the NFL and could legitimately make a deep playoff run in 2025. With their latest win over the Houston Texans in Week 7, Seattle rides into the bye week with the a strong 5-2 record.
Several other teams in the NFL sport a 5-2 record, and while Seattle is one of the better teams in the NFL, that doesn’t mean the roster is perfect, and in fact, it’s far from it. I would argue that there are certain positions on the roster where coaching is having a bigger impact than the presence of top-end talent.
And now that the Seahawks can assess the roster more on their bye, they should pursue a very logical upgrade for a below-average player at the NFL trade deadline, which is on November 4th, the day after Week 9 wraps up.
Guard Wyatt Teller almost makes too much sense for the Seattle Seahawks
Wyatt Teller has largely been seen as a player who could be moved before the deadline, and it all makes a ton of sense. Teller is a veteran player on a bad team and also in the least year of his current contract.
The Cleveland Browns are clearly building for the future and have some younger offensive linemen who could benefit from taking the place of Teller in a trade. Furthermore, he plays a valuable position, as the offensive line is a sore spot for many teams.
And for the Seahawks, right guard Anthony Bradford is just not someone who should continue to be in the starting lineup, especially when November and December hit and the Seahawks are potentially playing for an NFC West title.
According to PFF, Anthony Bradford has a 47.9 overall grade, which ranks 94th among 113 guards. His pass blocking grade is almost too hard to believe – it’s 21.7, which ranks 100th, out of 113 guards.
You’d have to think that Seattle pursuing Wyatt Teller, a much better player, could boost the offensive line and also help an inept run game averaging just 3.7 yards per carry, which is the second-lowest in the entire NFL. When you think about it, what QB Sam Darnold has done despite the poor RG play and poor run game is flat-out amazing.
So then, you’d have to think that this offense could unlock another level if GM John Schneider went out and made this deal before the November 4th deadline.
Seumalo, 31, brings Super Bowl pedigree and versatility. Known for his intelligence and footwork, he was part of the Eagles’ dominant offensive line before signing with Pittsburgh. His ability to read defensive fronts and communicate protections could stabilize a group that’s lacked rhythm since Week 1.
Inside the locker room, players knew a move might be coming. One veteran lineman admitted, “We’ve been grinding, but it’s been tough watching Geno take shots. Sometimes experience is the missing piece.”
For Bradford, the message is clear but not cruel. The Seahawks aren’t giving up on him — they’re giving him time. Sources close to the team say he’ll likely rotate and continue developing under offensive line coach Andy Dickerson. The hope is to refine his technique and turn him into a long-term starter.
Fans’ reactions were mixed. Some applauded the front office for being proactive, while others worried the move might stunt Bradford’s growth. On social media, one post went viral: “Seumalo now, Bradford later — that’s how you build depth.” It struck a chord with fans who’ve watched Seattle’s line get bullied too often in big games.
