Corbin Smith 3/31/26 Corbin Smith 3/31/26

Ready to Defend Title, Seahawks ‘Cognizant’ of Lessons Learned From Previous Super Bowl Runs

Every season in the NFL is unique by nature thanks to free agency and the draft ensuring substantial roster turnover across the league, and while the Seattle Seahawks only lost five players in free agency off of their Super Bowl LX winning squad, they won’t be an exception to the rule with several newcomers coming on board as they begin their title defense.

With that said, though the vibes will undoubtedly be a bit different in 2026 regardless of the continuity on the roster, that doesn’t mean that the effects of playing into February and hoisting the Lombardi Trophy won’t have an impact on the upcoming season either. Fortunately for general manager John Schneider, this isn’t his first rodeo coming off of a Super Bowl run, and he’s eager to take advantage of the multitude of lessons learned from the last time the Seahawks made the big game in back to back seasons in 2014 and 2015.

Speaking with reporters at the NFL Annual Meeting in Phoenix, leaning on his first-hand experience from those prior Super Bowl runs, Schneider indicated that there’s a lot of factors Seattle must be “cognizant” of after playing deep into February that go well beyond building the roster and coaching staff.

Corbin Smith 3/12/26 Corbin Smith 3/12/26

Seahawks Locking Up Restricted Free Agents, Maintaining Championship Core

While the Seattle Seahawks have lost several former starters in free agency, including running back Ken Walker III and safety Coby Bryant, the franchise has made keeping most of its championship core together a top priority.

Aiming to keep the band together for the most part, the Seahawks have worked swiftly to retain several of their restricted free agents early in the free agency window. The process started in earnest one week before the new league year kicked off with linebacker Drake Thomas signing a two-year, $8 million deal to avoid becoming an unrestricted free agent without a tender, ensuring both of the team’s starters at the position would be under contract through 2027.

With free agency officially starting on Wednesday, Seattle has continued to lock up restricted free agents with new contracts, starting with the decision to place a right of first refusal tender on receiver Jake Bobo. Later in the day, the team signed long snapper Chris Stoll to a two-year contract and welcomed back reserve safety AJ Finley on a one-year contract. On Thursday, one day after he became an unrestricted free agent without a tender placed on him, tight end/fullback Brady Russell returned on a two-year deal of his own and defensive tackle Brandon Pili inked a one-year deal worth $2 million.

Corbin Smith 2/17/26 Corbin Smith 2/17/26

Analysis: Ranking Riq Woolen, Seahawks Projected 2026 Free Agents

Now officially in offseason mode after capturing a Super Bowl title for the second time in franchise history, the Seattle Seahawks have several big questions to answer on the free agency front with a new league year set to begin on March 11.

Compared to prior offseasons, the Seahawks have a quite healthy financial situation, as OverTheCap.com has them currently with $62 million in effective cap space, the sixth-most in the NFL. But at the same time, in addition to 16 unrestricted and restricted free agents, general manager John Schneider has several young stars now eligible for extensions, including All-Pro receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and cornerback Devon Witherspoon, inevitably meaning that the franchise won’t be able to keep everyone set to hit the market next month.

Looking at Seattle’s projected unrestricted and restricted free agents, who stands out as the players Schneider and company should prioritize re-signing?

Nick Lee 12/8/25 Nick Lee 12/8/25

Jay Harbaugh, Seahawks Putting ‘Special’ in Special Teams in NFC West Title Pursuit

A top-five scoring offense and scoring defense has propelled the Seahawks to the top of the NFC standings. But as evidenced again in Atlanta on Sunday, the third phase of the game may be the reason why Seattle belongs in the Super Bowl contender tier.

Corbin Smith 11/14/25 Corbin Smith 11/14/25

Comparing Rivals: How Do Seahawks, Rams’ Offenses Stack Up Against Each Other?

Racing out to 7-2 starts, the Seahawks and Rams have put a ton of points on the board behind their star quarterbacks, talented receiving corps, and improved offensive lines. Where does each team hold an edge going into Sunday’s first matchup at SoFi Stadium?

Corbin Smith 9/2/25 Corbin Smith 9/2/25

20 Bold Predictions For Seahawks’ 2025 Season

Looking to find their way back into the playoffs after a two-year drought, how will the 2025 season play out for the Seahawks in year two under Mike Macdonald?

Corbin Smith 8/17/25 Corbin Smith 8/17/25

Film Breakdown: A Deep Dive Into Seahawks’ 268-Yard Rushing Onslaught vs. Chiefs

Even in a preseason setting, the Seahawks have showcased several staples in Klint Kubiak’s run game, using a variety of schemes to rush for almost 270 yards against the Chiefs on Friday night.

Corbin Smith 8/11/25 Corbin Smith 8/11/25

Analysis: Examining 4 Seahawks Defensive Roster Bubble Battles Midway Through Preseason

From the edge rush group to reserve safeties, the Seahawks still have several battles for roster spots that remain undecided on the defensive side of the ball. Who holds the edge in four ongoing competitions?

Corbin Smith 8/10/25 Corbin Smith 8/10/25

Analysis: Examining 4 Seahawks Offensive Roster Bubble Battles Midway Through Preseason

From the backfield to the offensive line, the Seahawks still have several battles for roster spots that remain undecided on the offensive side of the ball. Who holds the edge in four ongoing competitions?

Corbin Smith 8/3/25 Corbin Smith 8/3/25

Seahawks 53-Man Projection: Who Makes Cut After First Two Weeks of Training Camp?

Already with 10 practices in the books, several starting jobs and roster spots remain up for grabs as the Seahawks prepare for their first preseason game. Who would be on the final roster if those decisions were made today?

Corbin Smith 7/31/25 Corbin Smith 7/31/25

Camp Takeaways: Highlight Plays, Sloppy Center Execution Headline Third Padded Practice

Bringing back the pads after an easy Wednesday, the Seahawks got after it with a physical, highlight-filled practice with big plays on offense and defense, though miscues from the pivot position put a damper on the session overall.

Corbin Smith 7/23/25 Corbin Smith 7/23/25

Key Offensive Questions as Seahawks Open 2025 Training Camp

Winds of change blew through Seattle this offseason with the Seahawks changing quarterbacks and offensive coordinators among other moves, leaving no shortage of questions regarding what to expect from the unit this upcoming season.

Corbin Smith 7/21/25 Corbin Smith 7/21/25

Analysis: Rationalizing Seahawks Decision to Cut Noah Fant Prior to Training Camp

Speculated as a cap casualty prior to free agency in March, the Seahawks opted to keep Noah Fant, suggesting they had a role in mind for him in Klint Kubiak’s offense. So why is he suddenly leaving town two days before training camp?

Corbin Smith 7/12/25 Corbin Smith 7/12/25

Seahawks 90-Man Rundown: Brady Russell Eager to Demonstrate Flexibility at Fullback

Racking up tackles in bunches on kick and punt coverage in his first two NFL seasons, Brady Russell has been one of the Seahawks best players on special teams. But for him to take the next step, he will have to prove himself at a new position in Klint Kubiak’s offense.

Corbin Smith 6/12/25 Corbin Smith 6/12/25

What We Learned About Seahawks During Offseason Program - And What We Still Don’t Know

Only so much can be learned about an NFL team in non-padded practices, but that doesn’t mean some questions about the Seahawks weren’t answered over the past three weeks during OTAs and mandatory minicamp, including having a ways to go for the offense to level up to the defense.

Corbin Smith 6/10/25 Corbin Smith 6/10/25

Analysis: What to Watch at Seahawks Mandatory Minicamp

Putting a ribbon on their offseason program, the Seahawks will hit the practice field for two mandatory minicamps before bolting for summer break. What bears watching in the final sessions at the VMAC?

Corbin Smith 5/29/25 Corbin Smith 5/29/25

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Seahawks OTAs Preview: What to Watch From AJ Barner, Tight End Group

Tight ends should be a bigger focal point in the Seahawks offense with Klint Kubiak now calling plays and both DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett playing elsewhere. How might the depth chart start to shake out in OTAs?

Corbin Smith 5/6/25 Corbin Smith 5/6/25

Robbie Ouzts Acclimating to ‘Different World’ at New Position With Seahawks

Jumping right into the mix at a new position, Robbie Ouzts faces a bit of a learning curve moving into the backfield to compete for a roster spot as a fullback, but his past experiences have him set up to succeed with the Seahawks.

Corbin Smith 4/30/25 Corbin Smith 4/30/25

Post-2025 NFL Draft Way-Too-Early Seahawks 53-Man Roster Projection

With OTAs set to kick off next month, the Seahawks have several intriguing competitions set to commence both for starting roles and roster spots. Who has the inside track for a roster spot in September?

Klint Kubiak, Seahawks Plan to Bring Back Seldom-Used Position

Corbin Smith 2/11/25 Corbin Smith 2/11/25

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Klint Kubiak, Seahawks Plan to Bring Back Seldom-Used Position

Most NFL teams rarely use a fullback these days, but Klint Kubiak has sights set on turning back the clock as he takes over as the Seahawks new offensive coordinator.

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