Bud Clark Signs With Seahawks: Second-Round Pick Inks Mostly Guaranteed Rookie Deal
The Seahawks locked in their second-round pick. Bud Clark is officially on the roster after signing a mostly guaranteed rookie contract, and Mike Macdonald's squad is building out the depth they need for the 2026 season.
This is the kind of move you want to see early in the offseason. Getting your draft picks signed and under contract fast means you can focus on integrating them into the system without the noise of holdouts or negotiation delays hanging over everything. Brian Fleury's offense and Macdonald's defense both need bodies ready to work when training camp rolls around, and having Clark locked in helps accelerate that timeline.
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The Seahawks have been methodical about their offseason approach, and signing Clark to a mostly guaranteed rookie contract shows they're confident in what they got on draft day. Rookie contracts are supposed to be straightforward, but when you structure them heavily toward guarantees, it sends a message: we believe in this player, and we want him focused on football, not wondering about his future.
With Sam Darnold under center and a receiving room featuring Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp, the Seahawks are working to build something competitive fast. Every piece matters, from the guys taking snaps in Week 1 to the depth guys who step in when injury strikes. Clark is part of that puzzle.
Next Steps for Seattle
The Seahawks have training camp coming up, and having Clark on the books means the coaching staff can start evaluating him in live action with the full roster intact. No drama, no holdout, no uncertainty. That's how you want to handle your draft picks.
With the 2026 season on the horizon, every addition counts. Clark is in the fold, his contract is done, and now it's time to prove he belongs on this roster. Seattle's counting on it.
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