After losing Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs, the Seahawks are adding to their backfield. They have agreed to a deal with former Packers running back Emanuel Wilson, per veteran insider Jordan Schultz. It’s a one-year contract worth up to $2.1MM, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
The 26-year-old Wilson had been on the open market since the Packers non-tendered him on Feb. 27. Green Bay moved on from Wilson despite two straight productive seasons as a backup to Josh Jacobs.
After totaling just 14 carries as an undrafted rookie in 2023, the 5-foot-10, 226-pound Wilson combined for 228 attempts over the past two years. He ended his three-season, 41-game Green Bay tenure with 1,o83 yards and seven touchdowns on 242 rushes (a strong 4.5 YPC).
Walker’s exit to Kansas City has left the reigning champion Seahawks without a bona fide No. 1 back. The Seahawks also could go some portion of next season without Zach Charbonnet, their current top option. Charbonnet tore his ACL in a divisional-round win over the 49ers on Jan. 17.
Wilson and Charbonnet combined for 405 carries last year, while George Holani was a distant third with 22 attempts. Along with Wilson, Charbonnet and Holani, the Seahawks have fellow running backs Cam Akers, Velus Jones, Kenny McIntosh and Jacardia Wright under contract. As Seattle awaits Charbonnet’s recovery, Wilson may be its best in-house option.
Not a bad signing. He wasn’t a bad 2nd option for us. He just needed consistent playing time. Good price too for you guys.
One year fill in for Charbonnet. Makes plenty of sense.
Solid signing by the former Packers GM.
No way Seattle doesn’t draft a back. Washington jr or prince from notre dame could be solid
I could see them getting one in the second or third round. Schneider is good at finding those late round steals. I am hoping they go guard or tackle in the first round. Get a full time guard or a T that will compete with Cross for RT and the loser moves to RG. Not sure they want to do that to Cross but want the best they have out there. There are a handful of guys that played RG that will be available when we pick. They need to fill that spot get a player that doesn’t run down 5 yards and stand there looking for someone to block. In the meantime the RB is trying to block the guy you wiffed on. Was so irritating watching Bradford or Bradbury or the Easter bunny wiffing on blocks then standing and watching Darnold run for his life. Our right side is awesome Zabel was great. Hopefully we can find a guy that is close to what he did.
Sucks McIntosh never panned out•
What a horrible, demeaning first name. No wonder he never panned out.
Huh?
Sucks McIntosh. I would never name my child Sucks. Doomed for failure.
Budum tssss
“1,o83 yards”