The Seahawks are "open" to trading Howell after signing Drew Lock last week, Fowler and Henderson reported. Seattle currently has Lock, Howell and Jaren Hall rostered behind projected starter Sam Darnold.

Seattle made a splash by signing Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100.5 million contract to become their new starting quarterback, replacing Geno Smith who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders. Then, the Seahawks brought back Drew Lock for a second stint with the team to back up Darnold.

The Seattle Seahawks have four quarterbacks heading into the 2025 NFL Draft. They signed Sam Darnold to be their starter, Drew Lock to be his backup, and still have Sam Howell and Jaren Hall from last season,