Wait, It's Already Over? Seahawks Just Wrapped Up Free Agency in Record Time
We're not even two weeks into the 2026 NFL league year and the Seahawks have already sorted out their entire free agent class. Yeah, you read that right. The team moved fast, kept most of who they wanted to keep, and now can shift full focus to the draft. That's how you do it.
The Seahawks Kept the Core Together
Seattle had 18 free agents total heading into this offseason: nine unrestricted, six restricted, and two exclusive rights guys. The big move? They re-signed 13 of them. That's not just smart asset management, that's almost cleaning house without actually blowing anything up.
On the unrestricted side, they locked in cornerback Josh Jobe on a three year, $24 million deal and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed for three years at $51 million. Offensive lineman Josh Jones got a one year, $4 million contract, and linebacker Chazz Surratt stayed on a one year deal. That's the foundation holding steady.
The restricted free agents tell an even bigger story. Drake Thomas stuck around on a two year, $8 million contract. Center Chris Stoll got two years at $2.9 million. Wide receiver Jake Bobo? They matched a two year, $5.5 million offer sheet from Jacksonville rather than lose him. Safety A.J. Finley, nose tackle Brandon Pili, fullback/tight end Brady Russell, and wide receiver Cody White all came back on one or two year deals. That's continuity.
Who's Heading Out the Door
Not everyone stuck around. The departures hurt a bit. Running back Kenneth Walker is heading to Kansas City on a three year, $43.05 million contract. Safety Coby Bryant signed with Chicago for three years at $40 million. Outside linebacker Boye Mafe took a three year, $60 million deal with Cincinnati. Those are established guys walking. Wide receiver Dareke Young landed with Las Vegas on a one year deal worth $1.802 million.
Now It's All About Draft Day
With free agency essentially wrapped by late March, the Seahawks can stop worrying about the open market and lock in on April 23. The draft is your next major storyline. Plus, there's talk of getting Devon Witherspoon extended just like Jaxon Smith-Njigba already got his deal done. That's the work ahead in the Emerald City.
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