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Seahawks May Punt on Current Free Agent Class To Ensure Future Success

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.

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Little Steven slams Seahawks’ ‘historic stupidity’ after not franchise tagging Kenneth Walker III

Among those critical of the Seattle Seahawks not giving Kenneth Walker III the franchise tag is Bruce Springsteen’s guitarist, Little Steven Van Zandt.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 4

Seahawks Named Among Top Teams to Sign 1,000-Yard Running Back

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.

Seattle Seahawks News / The SportsRush / March 4

'It’s Embarrassing': LeSean McCoy Calls Out Seattle Seahawks Over Tag Decision on Kenneth Walker III

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.

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Jake Bobo News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 4

Seahawks Fans Get Good Free Agency News on Jake Bobo

The Seattle Seahawks are going into the offseason with a determination to re-sign as much of their Super Bowl-winning roster as possible. They also know they have to think smart about the long-term effects of signing some of their key free agents.

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2026 NFL Draft: 20 famous names who won't be drafted until the later rounds

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.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 4

Seahawks Could Sign Two Free Agent Running Backs

The Seattle Seahawks are preparing for life without their star running back Kenneth Walker III, who wasn’t given the franchise tag. Walker will be a free agent, barring any surprise contract negotiations to bring him back on a team-friendly deal.

Seattle Seahawks News / The Spun / March 3

Kenneth Walker III Replacement Has Already Emerged For Seahawks

There's a very real possibility the Seattle Seahawks have to replace Kenneth Walker III this offseason. Walker, a second-round pick from Michigan State, has racked up 4,560 scrimmage yards and 31 touchdowns over the last four seasons.

Seattle Seahawks News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 3

Ranking Every Seahawks Free Agent by Importance of Re-Signing

The Seattle Seahawks have a handful of free agents that the team will look to bring back after winning the Super Bowl, but it won't be possible to sign everybody.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 3

Which Super Bowl MVP almost signed with Seattle before 2025 season

The Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious in Super Bowl LX, but they could have fortified their chances with a former Super Bowl MVP. On The Rich Eisen Show, Von Miller said he almost signed with the Seahawks last offseason.

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2026 NFL Draft: Small-school prospects who will make a big impact

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.

Seattle Seahawks News / The Spun / March 3

There's Growing Chance Kenneth Walker Will Move On From Seahawks

Kenneth Walker will reportedly get a chance to turn his postseason heroics into a big payday. Walker ended his fourth season by steering the Seattle Seahawks to a championship.

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Seattle Seahawks Announce Key Backup Returning in 2026

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.

Rashid Shaheed News / Seattle Seahawks on SI / March 3

This WR Could Sign With Seahawks to Replace Rashid Shaheed

The Seattle Seahawks are bracing for the possibility of wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to leave in free agency. Shaheed was acquired by the Seahawks in a

Seattle Seahawks News / Field Level Media / March 3

Report: Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to hit free agency

The Seattle Seahawks reportedly are not expected to apply the franchise tag on running back Kenneth Walker III, making the Super Bowl LX MVP an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins next week.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Seahawks WR Jake Bobo & Falcons WR Malik Heath Won’t Be Tendered

According to Jeremy Fowler, the Seahawks and Falcons don’t plan to tender pending restricted free agent WRs Jake Bobo and Malik Heath respectively. This often happens with RFAs as teams view the tenders a tick too expensive.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Seahawks Tender ERFAs S Ty Okada & RB George Holani

The Seattle Seahawks announced they have tendered exclusive rights free agents S Ty Okada and RB George Holani. Holani, 26, signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Boise State following the 2024 draft.

Seattle Seahawks News / Yardbarker / March 3

Seahawks reportedly make final franchise-tag call on Walker

Seahawks reportedly make final franchise-tag call on Kenneth Walker III

Walker led the 2025 Seahawks with 221 carries and 1,027 regular-season rushing yards.

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Kenneth Walker News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Seahawks Not Franchise Tagging RB Kenneth Walker

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.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 3

The former all-star center fielder who’d make Seahawks’ Mike Macdonald real happy

The Seattle Seahawks are flying high into the offseason after winning the Super Bowl. However, their roster is set to face some crucial losses. Both cornerbacks Josh Jobe and Tariq Woolen are entering free agency.

Seattle Seahawks News / Football Analysis / March 3

Defending Champs’ Backfield Implodes As MVP Walks For $11M

The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX three weeks ago. Their backfield was the engine—a two-headed monster that finished third in the NFL in scoring at 28.4 points per game and bulldozed three playoff opponents on the way to the franchise’s second Lombardi.

John Schneider News / NFL on ClutchPoints / March 2