"Wilson, 26, spent his first three seasons in Green Bay after going undrafted out of Division II Fort Valley State in Georgia in 2023. In 34 games over the last two seasons, Wilson combined for 998 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 228 carries (4.4 average). He added 147 receiving yards and a touchdown on 26 catches in that span."
"Wilson's best game as a pro came in Week 11 of last season, when he totaled 125 scrimmage yards on 30 touches and scored two touchdowns while filling in for an injured Josh Jacobs."
"The Seahawks may still look to add another running back in the draft after signing Wilson. They'll likely be without Zach Charbonnet for much of next season as the other half of their backfield duo with Walker in 2025 recovers from February knee surgery."
The Seattle Seahawks agreed to sign running back Emanuel Wilson from the Green Bay Packers on a one-year contract worth up to $2.1 million. Wilson, 26, went undrafted from Fort Valley State in 2023 and spent three seasons with Green Bay, accumulating 998 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 228 carries over the last two seasons, plus 147 receiving yards and a touchdown on 26 receptions. His best performance came in Week 11 when he recorded 125 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns while filling in for an injured Josh Jacobs. Wilson is the second external free agent the Seahawks signed since the negotiating window opened. The move addresses the departure of Ken Walker III, who joined the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year, $43.05 million deal. The Seahawks may still pursue another running back in the draft, as Zach Charbonnet recovers from knee surgery.
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