The Seattle Seahawks, under head coach Mike Macdonald, are making significant strides in their defensive performance, showing a marked improvement from the previous season. They finished the regular season ranked 11th in points allowed and 14th in yards allowed, a stark contrast to their 2023 performance, where they ranked 25th and 30th, respectively. However, further enhancement is needed to elevate the defense from decent to elite, prompting discussions about potential trade opportunities for talent infusion.

One significant name emerging as a potential trade target for the Seahawks is Marlon Humphrey of the Baltimore Ravens. Humphrey, a former player of Macdonald, has demonstrated his capabilities, returning to form with a career-high six interceptions in 2024, and earning All-Pro honors. The Seahawks are currently facing salary cap constraints, projected to be around $25 million over the cap, making any trade requiring creative maneuvering to acquire Humphrey a complex challenge.

To facilitate this move, Bleacher Report suggests that the Seahawks could offer their third, fourth, and sixth-round picks to the Ravens in exchange for Humphrey and a fifth-round pick. This potential acquisition could solidify the Seahawks' secondary, providing a formidable trio alongside Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen, thus enhancing their defensive outlook for the upcoming season.