The Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles had similar needs at the trade deadline -- offensive line and running back -- and while the Seahawks addressed offensive line by acquiring Duane Brown, the Eagles addressed running back by acquiring Jay Ajayi; but, both first came calling for the same player.

According to the Indianapolis Stars' Stephen Holder, the Seahawks and Eagles both made plays to trade for Indianapolis Colts running back Frank Gore.

The talks between the Eagles and Colts were a bit more serious but obviously the Eagles made the move for Ajayi instead. In the meantime, the Seahawks didn't get too deep into trade discussions over Gore, per Holder; although, they are familiar with him due to his time with San Francisco 49ers in the heyday of the 49ers-Seahawks rivalry.

They expressed nothing but respect for the veteran running back earlier in the season, before their home win over the Colts.

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Gore, 34, has been his normal workman-like self in 2017. On 110 attempts, he's managed 404 yards and two touchdowns.

With day one starter Chris Carson out, the Seahawks don't have a player above 100 rushing yards currently available while the Eagles have gotten solid production out of LeGarrette Blount, as has 467 yards and two touchdowns of his own on 100 attempts.

In the end, all parties involved passed on Gore and he stayed put in Indianapolis.

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