‘A Day 1 Pick and A Little Bit More,’ ‘They Need It Really Bad’ — Seahawks Super Bowl Champ Wants Seattle To Trade For In-Demand $44M All-ProColin Witte Fri, October 30, 2026 at 3:37 PM UTC
Oct 25, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Emanuel Wilson (23) celebrates with wide receiver Tory Horton (15) after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. © Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Richard Sherman apparently doesn’t want Seattle to hang up on Indianapolis just yet.
The Seahawks already landed Quenton Nelson. Now, their former Super Bowl champion wants them to ask about the running back who spent years following him through holes. Sherman sees Jonathan Taylor as an upgrade worth pursuing, even if the price requires Seattle to part with premium draft capital.
Richard Sherman Makes His Jonathan Taylor Pitch
During the Oct. 29 episode of “The Richard Sherman Podcast,” Sherman identified Seattle as a potential destination for the Colts’ All-Pro running back.
“I think the team they just already made a trade with, the Seattle Seahawks, are a team that would be in the mix for Jonathan Taylor as well,”Sherman said. “I’m sure John Schneider and Ed Dodds are having those conversations right now about what it would take.”
Seattle and Indianapolis have already completed significant business this week. The Seahawks acquired Nelson on Oct. 27 for a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round selection. That gives Sherman’s proposed follow-up an obvious connection, although his comments do not confirm negotiations over Taylor.
Sherman also offered his estimate of what another deal might cost.
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“I’m guessing it would take a Day 1 pick and maybe a little bit more to get Jonathan Taylor,” he said. “That’s the guy that can help this team the most. Everybody needs great running backs, but they need it really bad.”
A Day 1 selection means a first-round pick. Sherman explicitly framed that price as a guess, leaving the additional compensation unspecified.
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Still, his willingness to discuss that kind of package makes his position clear. He sees Taylor as someone capable of making a substantial difference for Seattle. Reuniting him with Nelson would give the Seahawks a familiar combination to build around in the running game.
It would also make this a considerably more expensive shopping trip than the first one.
Taylor’s Contract Gives Indianapolis Reason To Be Selective
Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August, keeping him under contract through the 2028 season. The agreement included $39 million in total guarantees and a maximum value of $47 million, according to NFL Network’s reporting.
That matters when considering Sherman’s proposal. Seattle would be pursuing a player with multiple seasons remaining under contract, and Indianapolis has time to decide whether an offer justifies moving him.
TheColts’ reluctance to trade Taylor is another hurdle. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon did not want to move the running back, while acknowledging that interest from other teams could test that position.
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Taylor has also said he has not requested a trade. Even after the departures of Nelson and DeForest Buckner, he maintained that his focus remained on competing with Indianapolis.
Sherman’s argument is easy to understand. Seattle has already strengthened its offensive line, and adding Taylor could make that investment even more valuable.
The difficult part belongs to Schneider. A first-round pick carries expectations of its own, especially with additional compensation potentially involved. Sherman is ready to make the call. Indianapolis would still need a compelling reason to say yes.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.
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