Locked On Seahawks (3/6/20) - Seattle Actively Looking for Running Back Depth

Seattle took interest in several running backs at the NFL combine, including Jonathan Taylor of Wisconsin, but the organization will look for insurance in free agency too.

Corbin K. Smith | Mar 7, 2020

Locked On Seahawks (3/6/20) - Seattle Actively Looking for Running Back Depth /

With Rashaad Penny and Chris Carson recovering from season-ending injuries, Seattle could use some extra backfield depth and looks to be taking a proactive approach investigating insurance options. Locked On Seahawks host Corbin Smith discusses Seattle's apparent interest in bringing back Alex Collins, takes a look at four outside free agents who could interest the Seahawks, and examines why Quinton Jefferson should be a top priority to re-sign later this month.

Published Mar 7, 2020

CORBIN K. SMITH

Graduating from Manchester College in 2012, Smith began his professional career as a high school Economics teacher in Indianapolis and launched his own NFL website covering the Seahawks as a hobby. After teaching and coaching high school football for five years, he transitioned to a full-time sports reporter in 2017, writing for USA Today's Seahawks Wire while continuing to produce the Legion of 12 podcast. He joined the Arena Group in August 2018 and also currently hosts the daily Locked On Seahawks podcast with Rob Rang and Nick Lee. Away from his coverage of the Seahawks and the NFL, Smith dabbles in standup comedy, is a heavy metal enthusiast and previously performed as lead vocalist for a metal band, and enjoys distance running and weight lifting. A habitual commuter, he resides with his wife Natalia in Colorado and spends extensive time reporting from his second residence in the Pacific Northwest.