The Seahawks signed Wilson in free agency to ease the loss of Kenneth Walker, but will that be enough?
The Seattle Seahawks' offseason has followed a path many thought it would.
The franchise lost some key free agents, and managed to retain some, leaving the roster in decent shape as the NFL Draft comes into view.
One player Seattle lost was Kenneth Walker.
Most knew it was going to be tough to keep Walker in the building, given what he was projected to make on the market.
Thus, a $14 million APY deal was struck with the Kansas City Chiefs, and Seattle said goodbye.
That leaves a big hole in the run game, and one the Seahawks have filled with career backup Emanuel Wilson from the Green Bay Packers.
While some fans have likely met this move with a shoulder shrug, Seattle general manager John Schneider loves the addition of Wilson and what he can become in 2026.
"Our pro staff did a great job evaluating, identifying Emanuel and just saying, here's this 230-pound guy with great feet," Schneider said on his Seattle Sports 710-AM radio show via ESPN.
"You sign a one-year deal like that, it's kind of like, come on in, come be part of our culture, come prove it, see what you can do and compete with the group. He gives us a little bit something different. He's a heavy runner, and [we're] excited about him."
One reason Seattle fans aren't likely to be moved by the Wilson signing is that he has been a backup for most of his career.
In three seasons, Wilson has played 41 games, but with only two starts.
Plus, he's never had over 502 rushing yards, although his last two seasons have seen him hit 450+ yards.
Still, that was as a backup.
Can he become one of the leading backs for Brian Fleury's offense? Well, he will get the chance to prove it, at least early on.
Zach Charbonnet is dealing with an ACL injury, and he likely will miss a chunk of the season, leaving Wilson, if no other veterans are signed, to be the starter.
We know that running backs can surprise, and who knows, maybe Wilson, with starter snaps, can develop into a good, stable option in the run game.
While Seattle fans might baulk at the idea, it appears Schneider is interested in seeing how it plays out.