Wait, It's Already Over? Seahawks Just Solved Their Entire Free Agent Class in Two Weeks
The 2026 free agency period barely got started and the Seahawks are already done. Like, completely finished. All 18 of their free agents from the active roster and injury reserve are accounted for, and honestly, it went smoother than anyone expected after a Super Bowl winning season.
The Keepers: Seattle's Loyalty Paid Off
Here's the thing that jumped out: the Seahawks kept 13 of their 18 free agents. That's a lot of roster continuity, especially after winning it all. The unrestricted free agent class was solid too. Rashid Shaheed stayed put on a three-year, $51 million deal, which makes sense given what he brings to the offense. Josh Jobe locked in at cornerback on a three-year, $24 million contract. The offensive line got some love with Josh Jones signing a one-year deal worth $4 million, and linebacker Chazz Surratt came back for one more year.
On the restricted side, the Seahawks matched the Jaguars' offer sheet for receiver Jake Bobo on a two-year, $5.5 million deal, keeping their depth intact. They also brought back linebacker Drake Thomas on a two-year, $8 million contract. Special teams held strong with long snapper Chris Stoll signing a two-year deal at $2.9 million. The depth chart got filled out with signings like Brandon Pili at nose tackle, Brady Russell at fullback and tight end, and A.J. Finley at defensive back. Both of their exclusive rights free agents, running back George Holani and safety Ty Okada, signed their tenders too.
Who's Gone and What It Means
The painful part: losing Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year, $43.05 million contract hurts. So does parting ways with edge rusher Boye Mafe heading to Cincinnati on a three-year, $60 million deal. Safety Coby Bryant is headed to Chicago on a three-year, $40 million contract, and cornerback Riq Woolen signed a one-year deal with Philadelphia for $12 million. Wide receiver Dareke Young went to Las Vegas on a one-year, $1.802 million contract.
That's the cost of a championship run. You lose your stars, but you keep the core. The Seahawks cleared this whole thing out before we even got two weeks into free agency, which means Mike Macdonald and his staff can focus entirely on the NFL Draft from now until April 23.
What's Next
The real work starts now. With the free agent heavy lifting done, Seattle can nail down draft strategy and maybe get Devon Witherspoon locked into an extension while they're at it. The roster is set. Time to build.
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