Corbin Smith 6/15/26 Corbin Smith 6/15/26

Stock Watch: Which Seahawks Have Edge in Roster Battles After Offseason Program?

Bringing another offseason program to a close, the Seattle Seahawks wrapped up mandatory minicamp with a spirited final practice session highlighted by strong defense, sending the team into summer break before returning to kick off training camp on July 25.

“I feel like it's been great,” veteran defensive tackle Leonard Williams said. “Great attendance from the leaders, from the older guys. Young guys working hard, trying to be sponges of the game, learn as much as possible. To me, I really just see our culture elevate to another level.”

Coming off an All-Pro season, Williams won’t have to worry about his starting job or roster spot being in jeopardy when Seattle returns to the practice field next month. However, several positional groups on offense and defense already have intense competitions well underway that will continue in earnest in training camp, whether for starting roles or one of the final spots on the 53.

Heading into a six-week moratorium, which competitions have emerged as ones to watch once training camp arrives? And where do things stand on the depth chart at those positions coming out of the offseason program?

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Seahawks Bolster Gunner Competition, Acquire Irv Charles From Jets

Orchestrating a rare late May trade, the Seattle Seahawks have added another viable contender to the mix to help replace departed receiver Dareke Young as one of the team’s primary gunners covering punts on special teams.

According to Zach Blatt of the Athletic, Seattle has agreed to send a conditional 2028 seventh round pick to the New York Jets for veteran receiver Irvin Charles. The team officially announced the trade on their official website with undrafted rookie Trayvon Rudolph waived to create a roster spot in a corresponding move.

Highly recruited out of high school, Charles began his collegiate career at Penn State, playing two seasons for the Nittany Lions before transferring to Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2018. He didn’t play football for the next three seasons, returning to the gridiron as a graduate student in 2021 and catching 39 passes for 792 yards and 12 touchdowns, using that successful comeback audition at the Division II level to climb back onto the NFL radar.

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Analysis: Investigating Seahawks’ Key Offensive Position Battles Entering OTAs

Set to kick off OTAs next week at the VMAC, the Seattle Seahawks will welcome back plenty of familiar faces from their Super Bowl squad. In fact, all 11 players who logged at least 700 offensive snaps in 2025 remain under contract heading into the new season, presenting rare continuity for a defending champion.

Thanks to the minimal changes, with running back being the lone exception to the rule after losing Ken Walker III to Kansas City in free agency and drafting Jadarian Price with the 32nd overall pick, Seattle will open the final phase of the offseason program without many starting jobs up for grabs on offense. All five offensive linemen who started last year will return, as will quarterback Sam Darnold and a dynamic receiving corps headlined by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, and Cooper Kupp.

But while few starting jobs may be on the line, the Seahawks should still have some enticing competitions on tap on the offensive side of the football when they hit the practice field next week, including a pair of fun depth contests looming at guard and receiver further bolstered by selections made in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Which battles offer the most intrigue with two months until the start of training camp?

Corbin Smith 5/18/26 Corbin Smith 5/18/26

Growth of Sophomore Class Gives Seahawks Shot to Be Even Better in 2026

Like most Super Bowl winners, the Seattle Seahawks leaned heavily on their established stars on the way to hoisting the Lombardi Trophy last season. From quarterback Sam Darnold to defensive tackle Leonard Williams to linebacker Ernest Jones, the team had plenty of experienced veterans who stepped up with outstanding seasons to guide the team back to the top.

However, what made Seattle’s season truly a special one was the impressive contributions from young players in all three phases. Most notably, the 2025 rookie class played a massive role in taking the jump from a quality 10-win team that narrowly missed the playoffs one year earlier to winning the NFC West, earning the No. 1 seed, and capturing a Super Bowl title.

Continuing to be on a multi-year heater unearthing game-changing talent in the draft, Seahawks general manager John Schneider landed a Day 1 starting guard in Grey Zabel with the 18th overall pick, plugging the former North Dakota State standout into the lineup right away as a clear difference maker for a much-improved offensive line. Defensively, trading up to snag safety Nick Emmanwori with the 35th overall pick proved to be a huge steal for the franchise, as his Swiss army knife traits turned an already great defense into a juggernaut.

Corbin Smith 5/2/26 Corbin Smith 5/2/26

Takeaways From Day 2 of Seahawks’ 2026 Rookie Minicamp

Wrapping up Phase 1 of their offseason program, the Seattle Seahawks conducted the second of two rookie minicamp sessions at the VMAC on Saturday, providing another opportunity for Mike Macdonald and the coaching staff to take a close look at their new incoming draft class, signed undrafted free agents, and a host of tryout players.

As is always the case this time of year with more than half of the participants not being under contract and trying to earn a contract with an NFL team, the vast majority of those who wore helmets over the past two days won’t be back with the Seahawks. But as Macdonald pointed out moments after the practice wrapped up, that doesn’t always mark the end of the journey either, as those who put their best foot forward could be on speed dial when injuries and/or personnel changes on the 90-man roster strike in coming weeks and months.

“Definitely. Everyone's on a different timeline,” Macdonald remarked. “I think they understand that, and that's part of the messaging too. We've had several guys that have come back in camp or even after camp or after the season. We've had a couple of examples of that too. Jalan Gaines is a guy that comes to mind that's with us now after not being with us at the end of the season. Just keep plugging away, trying your best. Don't worry about the count or timing or all that, but trust the process.”

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Analysis: Which Seahawks’ Future/Reserve Signings Could Break Out in 2026?

Ushering in a new offseason on the heels of their Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots, the Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with 15 practice squad players on future/reserve deals, ensuring they would be on the 90-man roster once the new league year opens on March 11.

While these moves may not seem significant with the majority of the players signed by Seattle on Thursday offering minimal NFL regular season experience. But just this past season, third year safety Ty Okada went from being a future/reserve signing in January to emerging as a key starter with starters Julian Love and Coby Bryant battling injuries, recording 65 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and five pass breakups while starting a total of 11 games in coach Mike Macdonald’s secondary.

Looking at Seattle’s latest crop of future/reserve signings, which players have the best shot to become the 2026 version of Okada as an unexpected breakout player for the Seahawks?

WATCH: Expect Heavy Dose of Rashid Shaheed in Seahawks’ Debut vs. Cardinals

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WATCH: Expect Heavy Dose of Rashid Shaheed in Seahawks’ Debut vs. Cardinals

The Seahawks may not have been inclined to ease Rashid Shaheed into action anyway, but thanks to a litany of injuries, there won’t be any training wheels as his new team has no choice but to fully unleash him five days after arriving from the Saints.

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Key Matchups to Watch as Seahawks Face Commanders on Sunday Night Football

Closer to full strength in the secondary, the Seahawks will be challenged by Jayden Daniels’ mobility, while the chance to awaken an inconsistent run game may present itself for the visitors in prime time against a Commanders defense that has endured plenty of struggles thus far.

Seahawks Rule Out 5 Players For SNF Road Battle at Commanders

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Seahawks Rule Out 5 Players For SNF Road Battle at Commanders

Headlined by Julian Love’s prolonged absence, early half a dozen players were ruled out by the Seahawks two days before kickoff, a sign that more moves could be coming in the next 24 hours as the team gears up for a tough road contest against the Commanders.

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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?

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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.

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Seahawks 90-Man Rundown: Ricky White III Determined to Silence Skeptics in New-Look WR Corps

One of the best special teams players in the entire nation last season at UNLV, Ricky White will be out to remind everyone that he was a two-time 1,000-yard receiver as well as he begins his NFL career with the Seahawks.

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53-Man Projection: Who Makes Cut After Seahawks Wrap Up Offseason Program?

Six weeks away from training camp, the Seahawks have several ongoing competitions left to play out when they return to the field. Who will win starting jobs and roster spots up for grabs in August and September?

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

Seahawks OTA Takeaways: Second-Round Picks Impress, One-Handed Catches Galore in Sixth Practice

Two of the Seahawks most exciting rookies began to show their promise on the practice field, while highlight worthy theatrics took center stage from Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the receiving corps in the final open OTA.

Corbin Smith 6/1/25 Corbin Smith 6/1/25

5 Storylines to Watch as Seahawks Kick Off 2025 OTA Practices

As the Seahawks launch the final phase of their offseason program with OTAs, these non-contact practices carry plenty of importance heading into the upcoming season, starting with a lot of new pieces on offense from both a personnel and coaching standpoint.

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Seahawks OTAs Preview: What to Watch From Cooper Kupp, Revamped WR Corps

With two of the biggest stars in franchise history now gone, the Seahawks will start anew at receiver with several quality veterans and a pair of incoming draft picks set to duke it out for reps behind Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp this spring.

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Best/Worst Case Scenarios For Every 2025 Seahawks Draft Pick

As first-round pick Grey Zabel and the rest of the Seahawks rookie class prepare for their first OTAs alongside returning veterans, what are realistic expectations for all 11 players heading into their first season?

Corbin Smith 5/12/25 Corbin Smith 5/12/25

Seahawks Analysis: Which 2022 Draftees Could Receive Contract Extensions Post-NFL Draft?

Still armed with plenty of cap space for 2025 and 2026 after the recent NFL Draft, the Seahawks have the financial means to extend several of their 2022 draftees. Which ones have the best chance at receiving a new deal this summer?

Corbin Smith 5/3/25 Corbin Smith 5/3/25

Takeaways From Seahawks Second Rookie Minicamp Practice

Putting more emphasis on individual drills and skeleton scrimmages on Saturday, the Seahawks wrapped up their annual rookie minicamp without any injuries and plenty of positives regarding their latest draft class.

Corbin Smith 5/2/25 Corbin Smith 5/2/25

Takeaways From Seahawks First Rookie Minicamp Practice

Taking advantage of a sunny day in early May, Seahawks rookies hit the practice field for the first time on Friday with Jalen Milroe and Nick Emmanwori leading a surprisingly smooth minicamp session.