Seahawks Trade for Smith Amid Depth Crisis | Seattle Seahawks News

Seattle’s defensive backs are in crisis, and they’ve turned to a rookie gamble: trading a draft pick for undrafted cornerback Avery Smith. With injuries piling up and depth thin, the Seahawks see Smith’s versatility — he can play outside or in the nickel — as a crucial stopgap. Scouts loved his instincts and toughness, calling him a system fit ready to contribute immediately, especially on special teams. But don’t expect a long-term role; with key players returning soon, Smith may be relegated to the practice squad or cut after Week One. This move is pure necessity, not vision — Seattle’s secondary woes are real, and Smith is just a temporary fix. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/80a79a71ce5ae8fc