Seahawks linked to Ravens' touchdown machine as NFL trade deadline target

NFL teams are just a few weeks away from the trade deadline on Tuesday, Nov. 4. It's the time of year when you can't look at anything NFL news-related and not see a million trade rumors swirling.

Some proposals are better than others. For the Seattle Seahawks, talks of cornerback Riq Woolen being dealt have been rampant for weeks. Discussions of Seattle seeking out a superstar pass-rusher have also been floated.

A new one by Bleacher Report writer Kristopher Knox has the Seahawks targeting a tight end.

Knox designated Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews as a player who could be moved and named the Seahawks as a potential suitor. Andrews, who has 53 career receiving touchdowns in eight seasons with the Ravens, has had a slow start to the season at age 30, especially as the 1-5 Ravens are clawing to keep their season alive.

Oct 21, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. | Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

Andrews has totaled 21 catches for 174 yards and two touchdowns. His best season was in 2021 (107 catches, 1,361 yards and 9 touchdowns), but he still found the end zone 11 times in 2024.

"Andrews would probably only interest teams with realistic playoff aspirations," Knox wrote. "However, he's shown he can still play at a high level. His numbers are down early this season, as they were last year. He finished 2024 with 55 catches, 673 yards and 11 touchdowns.

"With a sound combination of availability and talent, the three-time Pro Bowler should be the top target of tight end-needy teams."

The only problem here: Seattle isn't really a tight end-needy team. For the fifth-round pick that Knox is suggesting Andrews is worth, the Seahawks are much better off continuing to let their young group develop.

Second-year former fourth-round pick AJ Barner (17 catches, 205 yards and 4 TDs) is emerging as a legitimate receiving threat while still being a premium blocker. Rookie second-rounder Elijah Arroyo is still getting his feet wet, but he's been a solid piece of the offense. Veteran Eric Saubert has been an excellent extra blocker.

The Seahawks would be better off focusing on upgrading the pass-rusher or right guard spots at the deadline. Those are of actual need at this point in the season.

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