Dubin noted that Seattle has struggled to run the ball this season, a issue highlighted in their Thursday night loss to the Denver Broncos. Pollard, while not pictured as a star, has three consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons and has consistently produced as a professional runner who can gain what is blocked and occasionally more. The article also mentioned that Zach Charbonnet is expected to return soon, though Jadarian Price’s status remains uncertain. Pollard would be seen as an upgrade over Emanuel Wilson and/or George Holani as a complement to Charbonnet. While not the flashiest option or necessarily the best use of resources, the Seahawks could benefit from help in the backfield.
Pollard’s 2026 season to date includes 273 rushing yards and a touchdown across five games for the Titans. He previously made the Pro Bowl with the Dallas Cowboys after his first 1,000-yard season in 2022. In Week 6 against the Broncos, Seattle’s ground game gained 113 yards, but the production came from a committee, led by Emanuel Wilson (52 yards) with George Holani and Velus Jones Jr. adding 20 yards each. Holani scored Seattle’s only rushing touchdown in that game.
Pollard would presumably provide a boost over those three backs, given his track record of 1,082 rushing yards and five touchdowns last season, along with at least 1,280 yards from scrimmage in each of his four straight seasons. Acquiring Pollard could help Seattle maintain a run-first identity and reduce pressure on quarterback Sam Darnold, who has absorbed 10 sacks and thrown four interceptions in the past two losses.
Looking at the Seahawks’ depth after Week 6, Pollard’s potential addition would be evaluated alongside the current backfield of Charbonnet, Price (rookie), and others. Charbonnet, recovering from ACL surgery, has shown potential, and head coach Mike Macdonald has described Charbonnet as looking tremendous. Price’s return was described as happening sooner rather than later.
If Charbonnet and Price can be integrated on the field before the trade deadline on November 10, there might be little need for Pollard. However, Charbonnet is nine months removed from his knee injury, and Price has only three games of experience. At minimum, Pollard would provide backfield insurance; at best, he could give Seattle the offensive spark they seek.
Note: The above reflects evaluated likelihoods and publicly reported observations about Seattle’s ground game and the potential impact of adding a veteran back like Pollard.
