March 12, 2026, 4:23 p.m. CT
The Green Bay Packers are losing running back Emanuel Wilson to the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Wilson is headed to Seattle on a one-year deal worth up to $2.1 million.
The Packers did not tender Wilson as a restricted free agent, allowing him to sign with any team once the new league year started. The decision at backup running back was likely made when the team re-signed Chris Brooks to a two-year deal worth up to $4.85 million earlier this month. While Wilson was the more productive runner, Brooks is the far more versatile player, and the Packers leaned on him heavily to end 2025.
Wilson, who had his first 100-yard rushing game last season, now departs Green Bay to join the Seahawks, who are attempting to replace Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III. Wilson will likely get a chance to carry the running load with Zach Charbonnet, who is coming off a torn ACL. The Seahawks also have George Holani and Kenny McIntosh at running back.
Over three seasons in Green Bay, Wilson rushed for 1,083 yards and seven touchdowns while catching 30 passes for 170 yards and another score. He produced back-to-back seasons with at least 500 total yards as Josh Jacobs’ primary backup in 2024 and 2025.
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