Seattle Seahawks ceiling and floor for 2023

After a surprising 2022 season that saw the Seattle Seahawks make the NFC playoffs, they had a strong offseason that saw them add two potential stars early in the draft with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon. 

There is a lot to like about where head coach Pete Carroll has this team going, so let's take an updated look at their potential floor and ceiling for this season. 

Ceiling: 11-6

The Seahawks showed a tremendous deal of trust in Geno Smith this offseason by not only signing him to a three-year contract extension but also not using any of their top picks (including three in the top 37) on a quarterback. It is clearly Smith's team, and the Seahawks did a lot of work giving him talent to work with. 

The most significant offensive additions were drafting Smith-Njigba at No. 12 overall and selecting running back Zach Charbonnet at No. 52 overall. Both players will add to already deep skill position groups. 

Smith-Njigba, as well as undrafted free agent Jake Bobo, join a wide receiver room that already boasts standouts D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, while Charbonnet provides a bruising, power back to complement big-play back Kenneth Walker III.

The only question is if the Seahawks did enough to improve a defense that was one of the worst in the NFL a year ago. Witherspoon has the potential to be a lockdown corner, while they also brought back long-time standout Bobby Wagner to help solidify the middle of the defense. 

Floor: 7-10

Even with the offseason additions, the defense is still going to be a big question mark, especially with some early-season injuries in the secondary. Jamal Adams is already out for the season opener, while Witherspoon has also been dealing with injuries throughout training camp and the preseason. 

The Seahawks offense should be very good, with the potential to be great given the talent at the skill positions.

But is that talent enough to overcome any potential regression from Smith or make up for the defense if it does not improve? The Seahawks seem to have a fairly high floor, but the ceiling could be limited if the injury issues linger in the secondary and Smith is not what they expect him to be at quarterback.