Seahawks Acquire WR Irvin Charles in Trade with Jets

The Seattle Seahawks have made a strategic move to enhance their special teams by trading for Irvin Charles. Charles, a wide receiver known for his special teams prowess, joins the Seahawks from the New York Jets in exchange for a conditional seventh-round draft pick. This move aims to fill the void left by Dareke Young, who signed with the Raiders.

Charles, who went undrafted in 2022, spent the past four seasons with the Jets. While he saw limited action on offense (53 snaps over two seasons), he was a significant contributor on special teams, playing 450 snaps. In 2023, he recorded seven special teams tackles, and in 2024, he added another seven tackles and a blocked punt before a Week 14 ACL tear ended his season.

Coming off his ACL recovery, Charles will be looking to secure a roster spot with the Seahawks. His primary path to playing time will be through special teams, where he previously earned high grades from Pro Football Focus. He faces competition from returning core special teamers. If he makes the team, he will earn a minimum salary of $1.075MM.

The conditional nature of the seventh-round pick suggests that its final conveyance depends on Charles making the Seahawks’ roster and playing in games. This low-risk, high-reward trade gives the Seahawks an opportunity to improve their special teams unit while providing Charles a fresh start with the reigning Super Bowl champions.

A conditional seventh-round draft pick.

Special teams contributor.

$1.075MM (minimum salary).

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