The Seahawks needed running back depth; they got it, but not everyone agrees with it.
The Seattle Seahawks' offseason plan has been clear-cut: keep as many free agents as possible.
Yes, Seattle lost a handful of key starters, but that was to be expected. The Seahawks were also able to retain multiple pending free agents as well.
But when you lose a player, the expectation is that you replace them with someone who is as good or better. That can't always happen, though.
And in the case of Kenneth Walker, who is now a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, replacing a Super Bowl MVP is nearly impossible.
As such, the Seahawks signed veteran Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal, in a move that doesn't do much for the run game in 2026. At least right now.
Zach Charbonnet is recovering from an ACL injury, leaving Wilson, at the time of writing, the starter.
For ESPN's Eric Moody, in name, his head-scratching signing of free agency has been named Seattle's acquisition of Wilson.
"The Seahawks signing running back Emanuel Wilson to a one-year deal," Moody wrote. "It adds depth, but it doesn't solve their bigger problem in the backfield. Losing Walker to the Chiefs hurts, especially with Zach Charbonnet coming off a major injury and no clear short-term solution.
"With questions about the run game and a new playcaller in Brian Fleury, the Seahawks' offensive identity suddenly feels far less certain."
Moody isn't the first person we have seen question the move for Wilson.
He isn't the type of back the Seahawks will likely entrust with first-team carries, but if no other back is signed, he will likely be Seattle's starter come Week 1.
In his three seasons, Wilson has been largely used as a rotational player, with just two starts in his 41 games. Plus, he's never had more than 502 yards in his three seasons.
Still, as a backup, Wilson is a solid acquisition.
But as a starter? There are questions, no doubt.
Still, we are making big assumptions here without seeing Brian Fleury's game plan for the offense and Wilson.
Yes, at face value, the move is fine, but the defending Super Bowl champs don't want fine.
And if they are to defend their title, either another quality back has to be signed, or Fleury's scheme has to be one that takes our breath away.
Which will it be?