Chazz Surratt Is Back: Seahawks Lock In Their Special Teams Ace for 2026
The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks just made it official. Chazz Surratt, one of the most reliable special teams players on the roster, has re-signed with Seattle on a one-year deal. The move came through on Wednesday and it's exactly the kind of continuity this team needs heading into the 2026 season.
The Special Teams Backbone Stays Put
Surratt was quietly one of the hardest workers on special teams last season. He finished second on the team with 11 special teams tackles across 11 games and logged 181 special teams snaps, the sixth-most on the roster. For a team that just won it all, keeping these kinds of role players locked in matters more than people realize. "We have a great team, great culture here," Surratt told Seahawks.com. "So excited to be back with the guys and get back to work."
The Journey to Green and Blue
Surratt's path to Seattle is the kind of story that shows why depth and perseverance matter in the NFL. The 29-year-old started his college career as a quarterback at North Carolina before moving to linebacker. Minnesota drafted him in the third round back in 2021, but he didn't stick there. He bounced to the New York Jets and became a key special teams contributor for them in 2023 and 2024. Last offseason, he signed with San Francisco but got cut during roster cutdowns. The Seahawks saw the opportunity and signed him to the 53-man roster in August. He missed the final six games of the 2025 regular season with an ankle injury, but the team brought him back during the playoffs. Though he was activated ahead of the Super Bowl run, he ended up inactive for Seattle's championship victory over New England.
Building for 2026
This re-signing is about keeping the foundation solid. Special teams aren't flashy, but they win games. With Surratt back in the fold, the Seahawks are checking off boxes as they prepare to defend their title when the 2026 season kicks off September 9 at Lumen Field.
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