Seahawks acquire Avery Smith for 2027 sixth-round pick

Rookie corner can work from the nickel.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 301 min read

What happened: Los Angeles converts an undrafted rookie into future draft capital ahead of the 53-man roster deadline. The former Toledo standout gives Seattle another option in the slot.

Why it matters: Smith gets an opportunity to earn a role in Seattle’s secondary. The Chargers turn a May free-agent signing into a future draft choice.

By the numbers: Smith signed a three-year, $3.12 million contract in May with $267,500 guaranteed.

What to watch: Watch Smith’s place on the 53-man roster and his deployment at nickel.

Sources

NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com 2026-08-30T20:23:18.478386+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NFLTradeLos Angeles ChargersSeattle SeahawksAvery Smith

Follow NFL Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNFL

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →

WIRE REPORT

Seahawks acquire Avery Smith for 2027 sixth-round pick

More on Avery Smith

Sources

More on Avery Smith