We're Not Even Two Weeks In: Seahawks Already Done With Free Agency
Seriously, this was fast. The 2026 NFL free agency period kicked off on March 11, and less than two weeks later, the Seattle Seahawks have already sorted out their entire free agent class. Every single one of their 18 scheduled free agents either stayed put or moved on. That is some efficient roster management right there.
Keeping the Band Together
Here is the wild part: the Seahawks kept 13 of their 18 free agents. That is not just a win, that is a statement. They retained their core guys across the board. Cornerback Josh Jobe signed a three year deal worth $24 million. Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed locked in a massive three year, $51 million contract. Offensive lineman Josh Jones stayed for one year at $4 million. Linebacker Chazz Surratt inked a one year deal to stick around.
The restricted free agent retention was just as solid. Linebacker Drake Thomas signed a two year contract worth $8 million. Center snapper Chris Stoll committed to two years at $2.9 million. Wide receiver Jake Bobo got matched on a two year, $5.5 million offer sheet from Jacksonville. Safety A.J. Finley signed a one year deal at $1.075 million. Nose tackle Brandon Pili stayed on a one year contract for $2 million. Fullback/tight end Brady Russell locked in two years at $4.8 million. Wide receiver Cody White signed a one year deal worth $1.145 million.
Running back George Holani and safety Ty Okada both signed their exclusive rights free agent tenders at $1.075 million and $1.145 million respectively.
Who Left the Building
Not everyone stayed. Running back Kenneth Walker is heading to the Kansas City Chiefs on a three year, $43.05 million contract. Safety Coby Bryant is joining the Chicago Bears on a three year, $40 million deal. Outside linebacker Boye Mafe signed with the Cincinnati Bengals for three years at $60 million. Cornerback Riq Woolen landed with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one year contract worth $12 million. Wide receiver Dareke Young took a one year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders at $1.802 million.
What Is Next
With free agency basically wrapped up before the end of March, the Seahawks can now zero in on the NFL Draft leading up to April 23. Plus there is the whole Devon Witherspoon extension conversation looming. The rebuild or retool or whatever you want to call this continues, but at least the front office moved lightning fast to settle things down on the free agent front.
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