The Seattle Seahawks are less than a week away from the start of free agency, and the team hopes to make some smart decisions after winning the Super Bowl.
The Seattle Seahawks are getting ready for the start of free agency and they are prepared to let Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III sign elsewhere. The Seahawks signaled their intentions when they chose not to use the franchise tag on him, which was worth over $14 million.
The Seattle Seahawks are getting an early start before NFL free agency. On Thursday, the Seahawks and starting linebacker Drake Thomas agreed to terms on a new contract that will pay him a base salary of $8 million per season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Most of the NFL mock drafts focus on the early rounds, but there are still many prominent college players who will hear their names called later. These are just some of the big names that could hear their names in the later rounds.
The defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are bringing back starting linebacker Drake Thomas, who agreed to a two-year contract with a base of $8 million and incentives for another $1 million, NFL Network reported on Thursday.
The Seahawks and restricted free agent linebacker Drake Thomas have agreed to a two-year contract, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The deal comes with a base of $8MM and could be worth up to $9MM.
According to Ian Rapoport, the Seahawks and LB Drake Thomas have agreed to a two-year, $8 million extension. Thomas was scheduled to be a restricted free
The Seattle Seahawks were one of the best stories in the NFL in 2025. In retrospect, Seattle look like geniuses for signing Sam Darnold to a modest three-year contract and immediately winning the Super Bowl.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
Coming off a win in Super Bowl LX, the Seattle Seahawks have plenty of work to do this offseason. They have several key players set for free agency, led by Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III.
The Seattle Seahawks will need to dive into the running back position during the NFL Draft this spring. Ken Walker is almost certainly gone next week, and I feel like there’s nothing to gain by pretending otherwise.
Shaheed is one of the fastest pass-catchers in the NFL, not to mention a solid special teams contributor, so there should be plenty of potential suitors.
The Seattle Seahawks are still riding the high of winning Super Bowl LX in dominant fashion, with a big win over the New England Patriots to cap off an epic run.
The Seattle Seahawks will not place the franchise tag on Kenneth Walker III after weeks of speculation. This now means someone is grabbing the reigning Super Bowl LIX Most Valuable Player this NFL Free Agency period.
Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed is expected to test the free-agent market on Monday after failing to come close to an extension with Seattle, according to Adam Schefter.
Only a few of the Seattle Seahawks' top-7 unrestricted free agents may return in 2026. Running back Kenneth Walker III already seems to be headed out the door, and more may follow despite the team possessing nearly $55 million in effective cap space, per Over The Cap.
Among those critical of the Seattle Seahawks not giving Kenneth Walker III the franchise tag is Bruce Springsteen’s guitarist, Little Steven Van Zandt.
The Seattle Seahawks had a strong rushing attack in 2025, led by Kenneth Walker III, who had 1,027 yards and five touchdowns. Behind him was Zach Charbonnet, who had 730 yards and 12 touchdowns.
The Seattle Seahawks did not franchise tag Kenneth Walker III amid a flurry of recent tags from other teams. It was a surprising move, given that Walker just won the Super Bowl MVP with the team.
Seattle Seahawks backup safety Ty Okada played a key role in his third season by stepping into the starting rotation after injuries to Julian Love and Coby Bryant, setting career highs, and taking advantage of the extended playing time.
ESPN’s Peter Schrager reports the Seahawks are not franchise tagging RB Kenneth Walker III. Per Over The Cap, the franchise tag for RBs would have cost Seattle $14,293,000, but instead they will let the Super Bowl MVP hit the open market.