Seahawks Just Pulled Off a Free Agency Masterclass and Nobody's Even Talking About It
Let's get right to it: the Seahawks dominated free agency, and it's not even close. With wide receiver Cody White's re-signing, every single 2026 free agent is accounted for. Out of a massive class, Seattle only lost five players. That's the kind of discipline that wins championships, and general manager John Schneider just proved why he's one of the best in the business.
Yeah, there were some painful goodbyes. But here's the thing: the bulk of your Super Bowl LX championship roster is coming back. And the team still has roughly $36.16 million in effective cap space remaining, which is seventh most in the league. That means the draft and potential trades are still on the menu. This is how you build dynasties in the modern NFL.
The WR Room is Locked In and Loaded
Schneider gets it: running backs are replaceable. Elite pass-catchers are not. That's why keeping Rashid Shaheed was non-negotiable. The guy delivered three pivotal kick return touchdowns in just 12 games after his midseason trade, and he's only eating $7 million against the cap in 2026. That's a steal.
Sure, pass-catcher Dareke Young left for Las Vegas to join Klint Kubiak, but he was expendable. You've got Shaheed coming back and Tory Horton, an excellent kick returner in his own right. Your top six pass-catchers are Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Jake Bobo, Horton, White, and Shaheed. That's your roster. Seattle literally doesn't need to look at receivers this offseason.
You Only Lost Two Full-Time Starters
Running back losses sting. Zach Charbonnet tore his ACL in the Divisional Round, so you're leaning on former Packers rusher Emanuel Wilson and 2024 undrafted free agent George Holani to carry the load early. Draft help might come, but that's manageable.
Safety Coby Bryant heading to the Chicago Bears? That one hurts. He was one of the league's best at the position in 2025. But here's the silver lining: cornerback Riq Woolen and edge rusher Boye Mafe weren't full-time starters last season. Woolen started just seven games while Josh Jobe handled the load opposite Devon Witherspoon. Mafe started three games. Coach Mike Macdonald can find replacements at both spots without breaking the bank.
You kept your championship core intact, addressed the losses strategically, and you've still got cap space and draft picks to work with. That's winning the offseason.
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