Seahawks predicted to land $3 million 49ers free agent to add more competition

With the departure of Kenneth Walker to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Seattle Seahawks have a shaky situation at running back going into 2026.

With Walker gone, the Seahawks signed Emanuel Wilson, who is a career backup, and he joins a room that includes Zach Charbonnet, George Holani and Kenny McIntosh, and Charbonnet and McIntosh are coming off torn ACLs.

Safe to say that, at the very least, Seattle needs more competition for that room.

In order to add that competition, Colton Edwards of Yardbarker predicts Seattle will sign former San Francisco 49ers running back Brian Robinson Jr., who Spotrac is projecting will land a one-year, $3 million deal in free agency.

Robinson's efficiency as a between-the-tackles runner (43.3% success rate over three seasons) stands out, but fumble issues (eight in the first three years) and limited receiving/pass-blocking skills cap his appeal. Traded to the 49ers in 2025, he showed explosiveness without turnovers on 100 touches. His contact balance and ability to move the chains will be highly needed. 

Likely Landing Spot: Seattle Seahawks

Robinson spent last season as a backup to Christian McCaffrey. He totaled 92 carries for 400 yards and two scores while adding eight catches for 25 yards.

Robinson has experience serving as a starter from his days with the Washington Commanders, when he tallied three 700-yard seasons on the ground.

Not only is the former third-round pick a powerful runner, but he does offer some ability as a pass-catcher out of the backfield.

While we would like to see Seattle add a more explosive back given their current options on the roster, the pickings are slim in free agency right now and Robinson would be an adequate addition as a result.

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