The Seattle Seahawks seem to have come out on top of the Russell Wilson trade. While the Broncos were forced to cut Wilson and draft Bo Nix, Seattle benefitted from the draft picks and players it acquired from Denver. It also has arguably a better QB situation with Geno Smith at the helm on an affordable contract. Seattle is reportedly interested in adding another body to their QB room.
The Seahawks are reportedly interested in former Browns QB P.J. Walker. According to ESPN's Brady Henderson, the Seahawks plan to fly Walker in for a physical on Sunday. If all goes well, they plan to sign him.
This is an update on previous reporting from NFL insider Ian Rapaport, who reported that the Seahawks were signing Walker.
Walker would join a Seattle QB room that is led by veteran Geno Smith and also features backup Sam Howell.
Walker has had a busy football career. He played his first handful of seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts released Walker in 2019, which paved the way for him to join the XFL. Walker signed with the Houston Roughnecks and went on to lead the league in passing yards and touchdowns. This earned him another shot at the NFL. Walker signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2020 and spent three years with the team, starting a few games but mostly as a backup.
P.J. Walker started two games for the Cleveland Browns in 2023. The Browns went 1-1 under Walker, but he didn't show much to get excited about. He only completed 48.6% of his passes and had a passer rating of 52.2. Not good.
Walker could end up being Seattle's QB3 in 2024, so long as he earns it in training camp.
Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald gushes about Jaxon Smith-Njigba's work ethic
Seattle fans have high expectations for Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2024.
The former first-round pick was not a prominently featured part of the Seahawks' offense in 2023. That might be changing in 2024.
Head coach Mike Macdonald spoke with the media last week about JSN. Macdonald praised his work ethic and said he is doing well at practice.
“JSN's a great player and we're expecting big things out of him,” Macdonald said. “His practice habits are awesome and his movement ability is pretty elite.”
The Seahawks drafted Jaxon Smith-Njigba with the 20th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. JSN played in every game of his rookie season, but was third in the pecking order behind D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. He logged 63 receptions for 828 receiving yards and four TDs in his rookie year.
Seattle will need JSN to step up and become a bigger contributor in the passing game if they want to contend in 2024. That is a tough proposition, considering that Seattle plays in a highly competitive NFC West division. The 49ers are perennial Super Bowl contenders and the Rams are always frisky under Sean McVay. The Cardinals are looking much improved after a strong offseason. Seattle can't overlook anyone in their division.
It will be interesting to see how JSN is deployed this year by a brand new coaching staff. He feels like a prime breakout candidate.
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