Nobody Expected This: Seahawks Just Proved They're All In on Jake Bobo
Here's the thing about John Schneider: sometimes he surprises you. On the same day the Seahawks locked up Jaxon Smith-Njigba with a massive extension, the front office shocked everyone by matching Jacksonville's offer sheet for Jake Bobo. Yeah, the same move that basically every Seattle insider thought wouldn't happen. So much for predictions.
The Move That Had Everyone Guessing
Look, Brian Nemhauser from Hawkblogger had the takes locked in. He tweeted that Seattle probably wouldn't match Jaguars' offer because it was too expensive for what the front office wanted to spend. The Seahawks had tendered Bobo, sure, but the thinking was they'd rather work out a longer deal at less money. Schneider apparently had other plans. He looked at Jacksonville's offer and said, "Yeah, we're doing that."
The Money and What It Means
Bobo is getting paid. We're talking $5.5 million over two years with a $1.75 million signing bonus. That's more cash in one go than he's made in any single season of his career. Add in incentives and Bobo could hit $7 million total. It's a hefty raise, and honestly, good for him. The 12s have always loved what he brings to the table.
Here's why that matters: in 2025, Bobo only saw two passes his way in the regular season. His career high is 25 targets back in 2023 as a rookie. But he made an important touchdown catch in the NFC Championship against the Rams. That's the kind of clutch moment that defines a player's value to a team.
Why He's Worth the Investment
Bobo isn't a household name like Smith-Njigba, but he's exactly the kind of guy every winning team needs. He's a solid special teams contributor, a very good blocker, and the kind of player who does the dirty work that doesn't always show up on highlight reels. His teammates love him. The organization is completely bought in on him. Even if he hasn't seen a ton of targets, his presence in the locker room and on the field matters. That's not just feel-good stuff, that's how teams actually win games.
The Seahawks had options. They could've let Bobo walk. Instead, they chose to keep him around while extending their star receiver. That tells you something about how they value what he brings. In the Emerald City, we recognize those guys. And we're keeping ours.
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