Changing plans for the Seattle Seahawks and running back Joe Mixon.
The Seahawks have reportedly opted not to sign two-time Pro Bowler Mixon to their practice squad after he failed a physical on Tuesday. Mixon last played for the Houston Texans in 2024 and missed the 2025 season with a foot/ankle issue. The report did not say whether the failed medical exam was tied to the same injury.
The nixed Mixon signing leaves the Seahawks without a viable starting RB. Rookie Jadarian Price (chest) is on injured reserve. Zach Charbonnet (knee), meanwhile, is on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list. Emanuel Wilson started at RB for Seattle in a 30-23 Week 4 home win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he averaged a subpar 3.9 yards per carry (81 rushing yards on 21 carries).
Because of that, the Seahawks should explore adding another RB. Perhaps they should consider trading for Tennessee Titans RB Tony Pollard.
Why it makes sense for the Seahawks to explore a Tony Pollard trade
The Titans (0-4) are one of five winless teams in the NFL and are unlikely to climb out of their early-season hole. Entering Week 5, Tennessee was second to last in the league in scoring (13.8 PPG) and last in yardage (261.3 YPG).
Since the team is getting older, the Titans could put their better players on the trade block. (The trade deadline is Nov. 10 at 4 pm ET.) Pollard will interest teams in need of a RB.
He made his only Pro Bowl appearance with the Dallas Cowboys in 2022 after rushing for a career-high nine touchdowns and 1,007 yards in 16 regular-season games and remains a solid back. This season, he ranks 20th in the league in rushing yards (221 on 54 carries) and ran for a TD.