Seahawks Lock In Another Special Teams Ace, Keep the 2025 Championship Core Intact
The Seahawks just brought back another piece of their World Championship special teams puzzle. According to NFL insider Aaron Wilson, Chazz Surratt is re-signing with Seattle for 2026, joining D'Anthony Bell and Eric Saubert as core contributors to the unit that helped the Hawks hoist the Lombardi Trophy last season.
From Special Teams Mess to Championship Glory
Remember 2024? Yeah, let's not go back there. The special teams were so bad fans were openly calling for special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh's head. Instead of worrying about who they could add on waivers, people were just debating whether John Schneider had already given up on Dee Williams. It was rough out there.
Fast forward to 2025 and Mike Macdonald's second year as head coach. The special teams weren't just fixed, they were championship caliber. The resurgence was real, and it played a huge role in bringing Seattle that second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.
Veteran Depth That Actually Works
The Seahawks' offseason strategy was simple: bring in veterans with serious special teams experience on cheap deals. Three of the guys who logged the most snaps among non-kicker special teamers were signed to one year contracts at or near league minimum in 2025. Those guys? D'Anthony Bell, Chazz Surratt, and Eric Saubert.
The organization made it clear they weren't letting that success slip away. During the regular season, they locked up Saubert with a contract extension. Early in free agency, Bell got his deal done to stay put. Now Surratt is joining them in staying Seattle green and blue.
Special Teams Depth Built to Last
Surratt has been a workhorse over the past three seasons. Between his time with the New York Jets and the Seahawks, he's logged over 700 special teams snaps. That's not a backup. That's a core guy. Now he's set to keep that going in 2026.
When you're defending a championship, keeping the engine running matters. The Seahawks clearly understand that special teams wins games, and they're making sure their championship core stays intact.
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