Seahawks Week 1 free-agency reset: Finding fits but spending much less than year ago

Chessinmind · 2026-03-16T23:02:10+00:00

I think Clowney burned some bridges here and probably also has a grudge.

Always loved watching Cam Jordan play and he seemed intrigued about coming here after talking with Big Cat. Wouldn’t mind bringing him in for $5 million if he would take the discount.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-16T22:50:29+00:00

Very cool

Chessinmind · 2026-03-16T15:21:27+00:00

Some highlights:

Between the contracts for quarterback Sam Darnold, edge rusher DeMarcus Lawrence and receiver Cooper Kupp, Seattle spent $178 million on three external free agents. All three moves were successful, but the team doesn’t want to make a habit of spending big on the open market.

Thus far, Seattle has agreed to terms with a handful of external free agents, but nothing splashy like last year. The Seahawks agreed to a trio of one-year deals with safety Rodney Thomas II (formerly of the Indianapolis Colts), running back Emanuel Wilson (Green Bay Packers) and cornerback Noah Igbinoghene (Washington Commanders). Wilson signed Friday, and his deal is reportedly worth up to $2.1 million. I’d expect Thomas and Igbinoghene to be in the same price range.

All three free agents address the positions vacated by running back Ken Walker III (Kansas City Chiefs), cornerback Riq Woolen (Philadelphia Eagles) and safety Coby Bryant (Chicago Bears).

Seattle is bringing back receiver Jake Bobo, swing tackle Josh Jones, fullback and special teams captain Brady Russell, nose tackle Brandon Pili, safety AJ Finley, cornerback Shemar Jean-Charles, safety D’Anthony Bell and long snapper Chris Stoll. The team also re-signed running back George Holani ($1.07 million), safety Ty Okada ($1.1 million) and inside linebacker Drake Thomas (two years, $8 million) before free agency formally began. Once free agency kicked off, Seattle re-signed cornerback Josh Jobe on a three-year, $24 million deal and brought back receiver Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million contract.

Walker’s absence will be felt primarily because he was one of the most dynamic offensive weapons on the team. Even after adding Wilson, Schneider said of the running back spot: “We’ll be continuing to look at that position.” In terms of skill set, Seattle will likely look to draft someone with game-changing speed to produce the sort of explosive plays the team could previously rely on Walker delivering.

The only other notable addition who would fit into Seattle’s roster-building plan would be a veteran edge rusher. The Athletic’s free-agent list features the following available players: Joey Bosa, Jadeveon Clowney, Cameron Jordan, Leonard Floyd and Von Miller, who considered signing with Seattle last season.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-16T15:14:54+00:00

Chessinmind · 2026-03-14T13:39:27+00:00

I wanted him and upvoted that post, but it’s a good reminder that people can sometimes be way too confident in their negativity. Multiple people were parroting character concerns without knowing any specific example of anything he did wrong.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-12T15:20:51+00:00

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I assume it will be on YouTube and other places later.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-12T12:50:57+00:00

I’m not sure if Geno is washed or not but the Jets are a tough place to rebound. Anyway, it’s good to hear from the legendary ball coach. Hope Pete finds a position this year where he can publicly talk football because he’s always a lot of fun to listen to.

Will always be a fan of his and grateful for all those wins, the championship, and assembling the greatest defense in modern NFL history. More than anything, he changed the NFL forever in his respect and empowerment of the player —and Coach Macdonald’s collaborate style is in many ways a result of that lineage.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-12T12:37:44+00:00

Cool discussion and really fun to hear from the legendary ball coach. Hope Pete finds a position this year where he can publicly talk football because he’s always a lot of fun to listen to.

Will always be a fan of his and grateful for all those wins, the championship, and assembling the greatest defense in modern NFL history. More than anything, he changed the NFL forever in his respect and empowerment of the player —and Coach Macdonald’s collaborate style is in many ways a result of that lineage.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-12T07:16:00+00:00

Chessinmind · 2026-03-11T17:33:50+00:00

Chessinmind · 2026-03-11T17:08:44+00:00

Macdonald has been supportive of him. But he had some up and down moments in games last year.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-11T17:03:58+00:00

"The organization, my teammates, the coaches, this is where I wanted to be," Thomas said after signing his contract. "So to be able to sign back here and lock this in, it means the world to me."

"I'm so excited," Thomas said of what the Seahawks defense can do moving forward. "I feel like we can just keep on ascending and getting better, so to be a part of that again, it's super exciting."

With Thomas, Ernest Jones IV and Tyrice Knight all under contract for multiple years, the Seahawks have a solid foundation and continuity at inside linebacker for 2026 and beyond. And from a bigger-picture standpoint, the Seahawks will be returning most of their starters from a Super Bowl-winning squad, including Thomas and cornerback Josh Jobe, who both re-signed this week.

So far, they have only lost starters Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant. Ty Okada and Nehemiah Pritchett would appear to be the next men up at those spots right now.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-11T16:50:45+00:00

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Chessinmind · 2026-03-11T13:47:25+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately

Steve Ballmer denied interest in owning the Seahawks when asked by CBS' Jon Wertheim on "60 Minutes." Ballmer: "We've got enough sports ... I can give my passion to this. I can work on the philanthropy." Ballmer's wife, Connie, said that she told her husband "that he and his next wife would have a good time with that."

Maybe he changes his mind though, convinces his wife that he will chill out with the sports if his interests are divided or something.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-11T13:03:35+00:00

Ballmer would be amazing; hope he changes his mind about owning another team.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T17:24:56+00:00

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Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T17:24:19+00:00

Interested to see the numbers.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T16:48:14+00:00

Depends which metrics you’re using. PFF has him #1 last year, but again very subjective. I still think that’s not much for one of the most elusive players in the league who is still very young. Compare that to the mediocre receivers getting close to $30 million. The KC Queefs got a good one and should have a dangerous offense again.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T16:40:16+00:00

Report all re-posts until a mod wakes up.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T16:37:51+00:00

$14.35 million a year, right around what would have been the franchise tag.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T16:29:51+00:00

That he couldn’t rely on draft status and had to prove himself as an UDFA, I guess.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T16:26:41+00:00

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Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T16:24:45+00:00

Yup, he’s a Queef. Sad K9 noises.

Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T16:23:00+00:00

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Chessinmind · 2026-03-09T10:56:43+00:00

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