Cody White Back in Seattle: Seahawks Wrap Up Free Agent Class
The Seahawks got their last piece in place on Wednesday morning. Wide receiver Cody White re-signed with Seattle, putting a bow on what has been a busy offseason for the team. With White's deal done, the Seahawks have officially cycled through all 18 unrestricted, restricted, and exclusive rights free agents who hit the market when the signing period opened. That's a lot of roster turnover managed in just a few weeks.
Who Stayed, Who Left
Out of those 18 free agents, five bolted for other teams: running back Kenneth Walker III (Chiefs), safety Coby Bryant (Bears), edge rusher Boye Mafe (Bengals), cornerback Riq Woolen (Eagles), and receiver Dareke Young (Raiders). Ouch. But the rest either came back on new deals or were brought back via restricted or exclusive rights tenders. White's re-signing closes out what was essentially a full overhaul of Seattle's free agent roster.
On the flip side, the Seahawks also brought in fresh blood from outside the organization. Running back Emanuel Wilson (Packers), cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Commanders), safety Rodney Thomas II (Colts), and safety D'Anthony Bell all signed on as external free agents. That's a solid haul to complement the guys who stayed.
White's Journey Back to the Emerald City
White's been a Seahawk since October 2023, when Seattle signed him to the practice squad. Before that, he'd bounced around the league after going undrafted out of Michigan State in 2020 and originally signing with the Chiefs. Last season, the receiver appeared in 10 games and hauled in three receptions for 90 yards. His best moment came on a 60-yard touchdown catch in a win at Washington, his first NFL touchdown. He was also a regular on special teams, returning four kickoffs for 106 yards.
A groin injury suffered in a win at Carolina on December 28 knocked him out for the final regular season game and the postseason. But White's ready to go. "Any opportunity that I'm able to get, especially coming off injury is truly a blessing," White said. "I am so excited to be back in Seattle and then being back close to 100 percent, getting back ready for OTAs. It's going to be exciting."
Building the Roster
The Seahawks now have 74 players signed or agreed to contracts, with four draft picks coming up next month. Teams can roster up to 90 players during offseason and training camp, so Seattle's got room to work with. White joins Rashid Shaheed and Jake Bobo in the receiver room heading into the new season.
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