3 Seahawks Trade Rumors You Need To Know Before The Deadline

The 2015 NFL Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away, which means the Seattle Seahawks' front office has a very small window if they want to get a deal done before Tuesday afternoon. With that in mind, here are 3 Seahawks Trade Rumors You Need To Know Before The Deadline.

WR Chris Matthews On The Block

The Seahawks are reportedly trying to deal WR Chris Matthews in exchange for some help on the offensive line. 

The 6-foot-5 Matthews has potential, but has only caught four passes this season. Matthews is expendable, but he likely wouldn't bring back much in return. Still, he could be an upgrade for a team like the Cleveland Browns. 

Trade For Joe Thomas Or Alex Mack?

All indications are that the Browns are about to enter a full-blown fire sale. Linebackers Paul Kruger and Barkevious Mingo are reportedly on the block, as are stud offensive linemen Joe Thomas and Alex Mack. Thomas and Mack would both be huge upgrades for the Seahawks, and the team has been linked to them at least in passing. The issue with either Thomas or Mack is that their contracts are too large for Seattle to absorb without dealing away a high-priced player themselves. The only two feasible options are Russell Okung and Jimmy Graham, but that's unlikely. So while Thomas and/or Mack is likely a pipe dream, there are other options. 

Possible Deal For A 49ers' Lineman?

The biggest issue with making a trade with the 49ers isn't that the two teams don't match up as partners, but that divisional rivals often don't like to make trades with each. Even so, a Seahawks-49ers swap makes a lot of sense for both sides. Guard Alex Boone and Joe Staley could both be on the block, reports CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora and the Seahawks would be a perfect destination for either. Staley's contract might be a bit too hefty for the Seahawks to absorb, but Boone's deal would fit. If the Seahawks are able to add a "name" offensive lineman at the deadline, Boone is the most likely option. 

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