Three Breakout Candidates for Seahawks in 2026
Coming off a Super Bowl LX win, the Seattle Seahawks’ path back to championship contention will not hinge on splashy free agent additions or blockbuster trades.
Instead, bolstering Seattle’s chances for a repeat could come from within. As the franchise enters an exciting 2026 season set to defend their title, several young players are positioned to take major steps forward and potentially transform the roster in the process, helping offset some of the key losses suffered in free agency back in March.
Specifically, three Seahawks could be on the verge of breakout campaigns that reshape the roster and help in Seattle’s quest for a repeat Super Bowl title.
Three-Year Outlook: Seahawks in Great Shape for Present, Future Offensively
As the calendar flips to April and the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaches, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves in the heat of the offseason, continuing to look into ways to improve their roster scanning the free agent market along with wrapping up draft evaluations while also exploring extensions to retain several of their top players.
While building the best roster for the upcoming season remains the top goal with eyes on defending their Super Bowl title, Seahawks general manager John Schneider also has to be cognizant of the future, making every decision in regard to free agency, extensions, and the draft with a multi-year window in mind.
Now less than a month away from the draft, how does Seattle’s offense look for both the present and the future?
Elijah Arroyo Active, Robbie Ouzts Out for Seahawks in Super Bowl LX
After receiving a questionable designation on Friday’s final injury report, the Seattle Seahawks will be without fullback Robbie Ouzts as they battle the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
Ouzts, a fifth-round pick out of Alabama, has been dealing with a nagging neck injury since Seattle’s 41-6 Divisional Round win over San Francisco last month. He sat out a 31-27 win over the Los Angeles Rams two weeks ago, but with the extra week via a bye, the team held out hope he would be ready to return for the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, after being limited in practice this week, he won’t be available.
Robbie Ouzts, Elijah Arroyo Among Seahawks’ Inactives vs. Rams in NFC Championship Game
If the Seahawks are to advance to the Super Bowl on Sunday, they will do so without two noteworthy rookies on offense.
Seahawks Designate Elijah Arroyo for Return Off Injured Reserve
Aided by a week off as the NFC’s top seed, the Seahawks hope to have another athletic pass catching option back available for Sam Darnold as they begin preparation for the Divisional Round.
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?
Keys to Victory: How Seahawks Can Sweep Cardinals in Week 10 Rematch
With both teams battling through a bunch of injuries, the Seahawks and Cardinals will have some new faces set to make an impact as they battle for the second time in seven weeks. What must Seattle do to earn a season sweep against its rival for the second straight year?
Rapid Reaction: Sam Darnold, Seahawks Go Nuclear in Historic 38-14 Blowout Win Over Commanders
Scoring 31 points before halftime, the Seahawks’ offense set Northwest Stadium on proverbial fire behind a historic night from Sam Darnold, leading to an easy blowout primetime victory over the Commanders.
Halftime Observations: Seahawks Come Out Humming Post-Bye, Lead 31-7 in Washington
Spearheaded by an all-world performance by Sam Darnold, the Seahawks showed no rust coming out of their bye week, racing out to a 24-point lead on the road in prime time.
Analysis: Grading Seahawks 2025 Rookie Class Through Seven Games
Closing in on the halfway point of their rookie seasons, how have Tory Horton and company performed thus far for the Seahawks?
Progress Report: How Have Seahawks’ Offensive Position Groups Fared Through 7 Games?
Ranking fifth in points per game, the Seahawks have eclipsed expectations amid a 5-2 start to the 2025 season thanks to Sam Darnold’s brilliance and an improving offensive line, but there’s still plenty of room for improvement heading into the bye week.
‘Playing Out of His Mind,’ Sam Darnold Brings Finishing Touch For Streaking Seahawks in Arizona
Earlier in his career, Sam Darnold likely would have wilted under the pressure of a tied game in the closing moments on Thursday night. But the Seahawks luckily have a different cat under center with the 28-year old signal caller once again thriving in the clutch to turn away the Cardinals.
Halftime Observations: Seahawks in Command, Leading Cardinals 14-3 on TNF
The Seahawks missed out on a couple opportunities to further pad their lead off of turnovers, but even with those whiffs, they still went into the half with a two-score lead over their rivals in the desert.
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?
Camp Takeaways: Tempers Flare as Seahawks Spar With Packers in Joint Practice
In the heat of mid-August, the Seahawks and Packers weren’t able to keep their tempers from flaring in an intense joint practice. What stood out to Mike Macdonald coming out of the session in Green Bay?
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.
Camp Takeaways: Sam Darnold, QBs Ace Situational Ball in Seahawks’ 14th Practice
Though the Seahawks weren’t on the practice field quite as long as usual on Saturday, the intensity ramped up, particularly in 11-on-11 drills with Sam Darnold and the quarterbacks executing quite well on decisive fourth downs.
Film Breakdown: Grey Zabel, Seahawks’ Draft Class Pass First Test vs. Raiders in Exhibition Opener
While the Seahawks would have preferred to leave Lumen Field with a victory on Thursday night, a ballyhooed crop of incoming rookies led by Grey Zabel shined in an impressive debut for the group as a whole. What stood out on film?
Instant Analysis: Seahawks Start Preseason Fast Behind Rookies, Settle For 23-23 Tie vs. Raiders
While the Seahawks nearly coughed up their first preseason game, strong starts by their heralded rookie class helped the team build a 13-point halftime lead in an eventful exhibition opener at Lumen Field.
Analysis: 12 Seahawks to Watch in Exhibition Opener vs. Raiders
All eyes will be on the Seahawks latest draft class as they make their NFL debuts in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Raiders, but they aren’t the only ones to watch closely in the first game action of the season at Lumen Field.
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