Special Teams Anchors Coming Back: Chazz Surratt Re-Signs with Seahawks
The Seahawks are keeping their special teams core intact. After a championship run in Year 2 of the Mike Macdonald era, Seattle is doubling down on the guys who made it happen on the coverage units. Chazz Surratt is the latest to ink a deal to return in 2026, according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson.
From 2024 Frustration to 2025 Success
Remember 2024? Yeah, the special teams were rough. So rough that fans were openly calling for special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh's job and debating whether John Schneider should move on from Dee Williams entirely. It was a mess on the coverage units.
Fast forward to this past season. The Seahawks hoisted the second Lombardi Trophy in franchise history, and special teams resurgence was a huge reason why. Total 180 from the year before.
Schneider's Veteran Strategy Paid Off Big
So what changed? The front office got intentional. In the 2025 offseason, Schneider brought in veterans with real special teams experience on short money deals. Eric Saubert, D'Anthony Bell, and Chazz Surratt all signed one year contracts at or near league minimum. That's the move.
The strategy worked. All three of these guys finished in the top eight for non kicker special teams snaps. Saubert got loopholed into a contract extension during the regular season. Bell already agreed to come back early in this year's free agency. Now Surratt is locked in as well.
Surratt's Resume Speaks for Itself
Surratt brings serious reps to the field. Between his time with the New York Jets and Seattle, he's logged over 700 special teams snaps the past three seasons. He knows how to operate on coverage units, and the Seahawks aren't letting that experience walk away. He's a core member of what's working on special teams this fall.
The Emerald City proved you can win with depth and smart roster construction. These veteran special teamers aren't the flashy names that make headlines, but they're absolutely the ones who help you hoist Lombardi Trophies.
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