The Seahawks Just Pulled Off a Free Agency Masterclass and Nobody's Talking About It
The Seattle Seahawks just wrapped up free agency and they absolutely crushed it. Wide receiver Cody White got re-signed, which means every single free agent is accounted for. Out of a massive class, the team only lost five players total. That's the kind of restraint that separates a well-run franchise from one that panics and overpays. General manager John Schneider's patience with the market just paid off huge.
Look, the Super Bowl LX champs lost some big names. That stings. But here's the thing: the bulk of that championship roster is coming back. The depth is intact. The special teams are set. And with $36.16 million in effective cap space remaining, seventh most in the league, the Seahawks can still plug holes in the draft and make moves later if they need to. That's a position of strength heading into April.
The Receiving Corps Stayed Completely Together
Schneider knows the difference between replaceable and irreplaceable. Running backs? Replaceable. Elite pass catchers? Not a chance.
Rashid Shaheed was getting paid and staying put. The guy came mid-season via trade and immediately made a difference with three pivotal kick return touchdowns in just 12 games. He's only counting $7 million against the cap in 2026. That's a steal for a weapon like that.
The only pass catcher who left was Dareke Young, heading to Las Vegas with Klint Kubiak. But Young, while a fantastic returner, became expendable the moment Shaheed returned and Tory Horton proved himself as another excellent kick returner option.
Your top six receivers are Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, Jake Bobo, Horton, White, and Shaheed. That's likely the whole receiving rotation for the active roster. Seattle literally does not need to look at receivers this offseason. That's how locked in this group is.
Only Two Full-Time Starters Actually Left
The losses hurt, sure. But the damage was limited.
Running back Kenneth Walker III is gone, and that one stings with Zach Charbonnet dealing with a torn ACL from the Divisional Round. The Seahawks are banking on former Packers rusher Emanuel Wilson and 2024 undrafted free agent George Holani to step up early, with the draft still an option down the road.
Safety Coby Bryant bounced to the Chicago Bears. He was one of the league's best safeties in 2025. That's a legit blow.
But here's where it gets interesting: cornerback Riq Woolen and edge rusher Boye Mafe, while tough to lose, weren't full-time starters last season. Woolen started just seven games. Mafe started three. Josh Jobe handled the workload opposite Devon Witherspoon, re-signing to a three-year, $24 million deal. Those are roles head coach Mike Macdonald can fill without breaking the bank. That's smart roster management right there.
The Seahawks have the cap space, they have the draft picks, and they've kept the core intact. This offseason is shaping up to be about depth and upgrades, not scrambling to replace stars. That's how you build back-to-back contenders in the Emerald City.
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