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Ahmed rotated into the Dolphins backfield after De’Von Achane’s knee injury, seeing the bulk of the backfield passing-game usage. He caught a pair of passes in the red zone, taking a checkdown for a touchdown in the second quarter. If Achane is still out, Ahmed will still be in consideration for touches with Raheem Mostert leading the backfield and Jeff Wilson likely active next week. Keep Ahmed on benches until the backfield becomes clearer.

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo commented on the transaction, saying Tranquill was “once considered a possible cap casualty,” but is now “locked in for 2026.” The restructuring reduces Tranquill’s base salary from $6 million to $3.5 million, $3 million of which is fully guaranteed. His 2026 salary cap hit was also reduced to $2.5 million.

Per The Athletic’s Mike Dugar, Schneider “once again brought up Holani unprompted.” Schneider punctuated his thoughts on Holani by saying, “every time he goes in the game, he just performs.” Earlier this week, Dugar said he believes the Seahawks will “probably” use one of their first three picks on a running back, but left Holani out of his comments while exploring the topic. Today, the Seahawks signed former Packers RB Emanuel Wilson, a burly rusher who played well as a backup and fill-in starter last season. The Seahawks used RB Kenneth Walker, now a Chief, as their lead rusher. No. 2 RB Zach Charbonnet, currently rehabbing a torn ACL, led the way on passing downs and in short-yardage and green zone situations. His return date is unknown. Wilson and Holani are a lesser duo, so Dugar’s draft-day expectations have decent odds of coming to fruition. Perhaps Holani will get a chance to compete for a receiving role, though.

Young rarely contributes offensively, catching 2-of-3 targets for 48 yards during the 2025 regular season, but he chips in on special teams. Young returned 10 kicks last year, averaging team-highs in both yards per kick return (32.2), missed tackles forced returning kicks (five) and missed tackles forced per kick return (0.5). He is unlikely to be fantasy-relevant this season.

The former Cardinals backup running back totaled a career-high 413 scrimmage yards last season, banking four half-PPR finishes as an RB3 or better. Demercado caught 50 passes during his three seasons in Arizona and could challenge second-year RB Brashard Smith for receiving work. At worst, he can rotate in as a decent rusher whenever RB Kenneth Walker III needs a breather.

Schneider added that Charbonnet’s “outlook is good” before complimenting the running back’s “professionalism, work ethic, etc.” The Seahawks signed the former Packers RB Emanuel Wilson earlier today, who could compete for carries early on if Charbonnet is not ready to play in Week 1. No word yet on Charbonnet’s expected spring and summer participation level.

The hard-hitting safety will fit right in. Brisker’s 69 solo tackles ranked second among Bears defenders last year. He notched three TFLs, 10 quarterback pressures, one sack, four pass breakups and one interception as well. This will be Brisker’s first time playing for a team other than the Bears.

Jones, 32, spent the first nine seasons of his career playing for the Patriots. He spent his first season away from New England by playing for the Commanders last year. PFF credits him with five forced incompletions and a 58.5 percent catch rate allowed in 2025.

Pearce’s felony charges include “aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, fleeing and eluding police and resisting an officer with violence to his or her person.” His fourth arrest charge of felony aggravated stalking was changed to a misdemeanor. Per Raimondi, “Pearce allegedly followed the car of [WNBA player Rickea] Jackson, his ex-girlfriend, and repeatedly used his vehicle to collide with hers as she attempted to reach the Doral (Florida) police station.” A police chase allegedly ensued. After crashing his vehicle, Pearce fled on foot but was eventually caught and arrested. Pearce’s 2026 availability appears to be up in the air.

Radunz played 699 snaps for a banged-up Saints offensive line last season. He lined up almost entirely at left guard, though he took a handful of snaps at right guard. He earned a 64.3 PFF pass-blocking grade and a 49.1 PFF run-blocking grade.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Steelers wanted to re-sign Heyward, but were unable to do so. New Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak “wants him as his full back for what he’s building in Vegas.” Heyward was listed as a tight end last season. He lined up all over the formation, including 17 snaps at quarterback, 33 snaps in the back field, 22 snaps in line, 13 snaps in the slot and seven snaps out wide. The contract includes $2 million in financial guarantees.