Corbin Smith 3/9/26 Corbin Smith 3/9/26

Analysis: Day 2 Targets for Seahawks to Replace Ken Walker III, Key Departures

Playing the dreaded Super Bowl tax one month after defeating the New England Patriots to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, the Seattle Seahawks suffered substantial losses on the first day of the NFL’s legal tampering period with three starters departing for greener pastures.

Headlining the group of defectors from the defending champions, running back Ken Walker III quickly latched on with the Chiefs, securing a record-setting three-year contract worth $43 million, the largest deal ever handed to a free agent at the position. Hours later, safety Coby Bryant took his talents to Chicago with a three-year, $40 million contract to join the Bears and pass rusher Boye Mafe took advantage of a fruitful market by signing a three-year, $60 million deal with the Bengals.

After losing Walker, Bryant, and Mafe early in the first unofficial day of NFL free agency, how can general manager John Schneider and coach Mike Macdonald restock the cupboard to help replace three quality contributors from Seattle’s title team?

Corbin Smith 3/4/26 Corbin Smith 3/4/26

Analysis: 5 Ways Seahawks Can Bolster Pass Rush as John Schneider Explores Options

Approaching the start of free agency on March 11, the Seattle Seahawks have work to do as they begin their title defense coming off a Super Bowl LX victory with plenty of decisions to make regarding their roster both short and long-term.

When the legal tampering period opens next Monday, Seattle will have 10 unrestricted free agents set to hit the market, including former second-round pick Boye Mafe. Coming off a down season with only two sacks and four quarterback hits, it remains to been what the market will look like for the 27-year-old pass rusher and if the Seahawks will make a push to re-sign him. In addition, there’s been plenty of speculation about the future of veteran Demarcus Lawrence with rumors of him mulling retirement after hoisting the Lombardi Trophy.

Even if Lawrence returns for a 13th season with two years left on his contract, no position may be in flux more for the Seahawks than the EDGE position. Beyond Mafe being a free agent, Uchenna Nwosu and Derrick Hall only have one year remaining on their respective deals, meaning that the team has just one proven defender in the group under contract beyond 2027.

Corbin Smith 10/15/25 Corbin Smith 10/15/25

Analysis: Seahawks Trade Targets For Every NFL Team With Losing Record

As the rumor mill starts to heat up with contenders separating from the pretenders, who could the Seahawks pursue to bolster their roster at the 2025 NFL trade deadline?

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What Seahawks Trade For Trey Hendrickson Could Look Like

Still seeking a new contract and frustrated with negotiations with the Bengals, Trey Hendrickson could be on the move before the start of the 2025 season. What could the Seahawks offer up for the star pass rusher?

Analysis: Which Young Defender Could Seahawks Trade For Trey Hendrickson?

Corbin Smith 8/18/25 Corbin Smith 8/18/25

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Analysis: Which Young Defender Could Seahawks Trade For Trey Hendrickson?

Trey Hendrickson and the Bengals seem even further from a resolution on his contract than they were earlier in the offseason, to the point where the team reportedly has started fielding offers. Who could the Seahawks dangle to pull off a blockbuster for the star pass rusher?

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

5 Trade Scenarios Seahawks Should Consider Prior to Start of Training Camp

The Seahawks have been aggressive improving their roster in the “dead” zone between OTAs and training camp in the past. If John Schneider wants to bolster the roster over the next month, a handful of trades could realistically come to fruition to achieve those means.

Corbin Smith 5/21/25 Corbin Smith 5/21/25

Should Seahawks Go All-In to Acquire Disgruntled Bengals Superstar?

As the gap between the Bengals and All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson continues to widen, so too does the door for a potential trade, and the Seahawks would be an intriguing landing spot.