The Seahawks are expected to pass on the highest-profile running back in free agency, but the other high-end cap casualty appeals to them. Jamaal Charles and Seattle have mutual interest, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets, adding that a Charles visit to the Pacific Northwest is expected soon.
The Chiefs cut Charles after nine seasons. He’s a two-time first-team All-Pro and would be entering his age-30 season. Although Charles is coming off two injury-marred seasons and isn’t the same back he was at his electric peak, his carry load is incredibly light when compared to the other marquee UFA running back. Adrian Peterson has 2,418 career carries to Charles 1,332.
Charles’ last healthy season came in 2014, and behind a then-shaky Kansas City offensive line, he did not match his usual production. In 2013, Charles amassed a career-high 1,980 yards from scrimmage and scored 19 touchdowns. The NFL’s yards-per-carry all-time leader would be a high-profile addition to a Seahawks backfield that has only rookie deals populating it. Although, both Thomas Rawls and C.J. Prosise struggled with injuries last season, making Seattle’s Charles interest somewhat interesting.