The Seahawks Just Won The Super Bowl And Their Offseason Moves Are Already Legendary
Let's be real: the Seattle Seahawks just won Super Bowl LX in dominant fashion, and now the front office is hunting for a repeat. Yeah, we came agonizingly close back in 2014 (one yard, still mad about it), and Mike Macdonald's crew looks built to make another run. But free agency? That's where the real story is. John Schneider and company made some moves that'll either look like genius or haunt us come December. Let's break down what actually went down.
The Big Money Plays: Shaheed and Jobe
Rashid Shaheed is back, and he's staying in Seattle on a three-year, $51 million deal (that's $17 million a year). Look, his target share got cut nearly in half after the trade from New Orleans mid-season, but the dude did work for us. Special teams touchdowns against the Falcons and Rams? The iconic kick-return TD to open the playoffs against the 49ers? That's a game-changer. Having Shaheed on the field opens everything up underneath for Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Sam Darnold to operate. Offense transitions into a post-Klint Kubiak era with him in the mix. Grade: B+
Josh Jobe is a no-brainer. Three years, $24 million for a cornerback who played consistent, starting-level ball in 2025 and fits perfectly in a Macdonald secondary? That's a steal. Other corners around the league are getting around $15 million a year. This was a bargain. Grade: A
The Gambles: Running Back Crisis and Secondary Questions
Kenneth Walker III bolted to the Chiefs in free agency. Yeah, that stings. There were whispers he was unhappy with his near-even backfield split with Zach Charbonnet, and Charbonnet tore his ACL in the Divisional Round, so he's likely out to start the season anyway. Seattle signed Emanuel Wilson on a cheap, one-year deal as a pass protector and interior runner from the Packers. It feels like a stopgap. Grade: B
Josh Jones is back on a one-year deal. He's no world-beater, but swing tackles who can play both sides are gold right now. He filled in admirably at left tackle when Charles Cross missed the final three games. Grade: B
For the secondary overhaul, Rodney Thomas II came in from Indianapolis on a one-year flier. The former Colt started 25 games in his first two seasons with the Colts, picking off six passes, but only one start the past two years. He'll battle for the starting safety spot alongside Julian Love. Low risk, real upside. Grade: B minus
What's Next
The Seahawks clearly aren't done. Running back feels like a draft priority, and the secondary has some questions to answer. But if Shaheed stays healthy, Jobe locks down his corner, and this group gels around Darnold, Seattle is still the team to beat in the NFC West. Let's go.
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