Seahawks Start Filling Roster With Undrafted Free Agents, Including TCU Linebacker and Wisconsin Tight End

The Seahawks wasted no time after the 2026 NFL draft wrapped up, immediately pivoting to sign undrafted free agents and shore up their roster. Seattle finished draft weekend with 82 players on the books, which opened the door for nine UDFAs to join the team (the squad also gets an exemption for international player Federico Maranges). All of these signees get standard three-year deals that can include signing bonuses and guaranteed money, with a floor salary of $885,000 for the 2026 season if they stick on the final roster.

Devean Deal Brings Edge and Versatility From TCU

The Seahawks signed linebacker Devean Deal out of TCU, a 6-foot-4, 250-pound prospect who also lined up as a defensive end for the Horned Frogs. Deal was a workhorse in 2025, starting every single game and racking up 53 tackles with 8.5 for a loss and 3.5 sacks. He started his college career at Tulane before transferring to TCU. The NFL Network reported his signing to Seattle.

Wisconsin Tight End Lance Mason Has Local Connection

The Seahawks also inked Wisconsin tight end Lance Mason, a 6-foot-4, 250-pounder who shares something special with one of the team's receivers: he hails from Rockwall, Texas, the same hometown as Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Mason made nine starts and appeared in all 12 games in 2025, logging 400 total snaps with 30 catches for a team-high 398 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

According to NFL.com's scouting report, Mason transferred to Wisconsin from Missouri State for his final college season and showed promise with the Badgers, though the evaluation notes he lacks ideal size and strength for in-line play and could potentially line up as an H-back. The report also flagged that he needs work on his route-running and contested-catch consistency, plus his blocking needs improvement. Still, the assessment concluded he should get his shot in an NFL camp.

This is just the beginning of Seattle's undrafted free agent haul. Stay tuned as more signings get announced in the coming days.

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