Former Auburn Cornerback Joins Seattle Seahawks

Noah Igbinoghene, a 2020 first-round pick, signs with the Seahawks after two seasons with the Washington Commanders.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:50pm

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Former Auburn cornerback Noah Igbinoghene is leaving the Washington Commanders to join the Seattle Seahawks as a free agent. Igbinoghene, a 2020 first-round pick, spent the past two seasons with the Commanders, playing in 15 games with two starts in 2025 and recording 35 tackles, five passes defended, and one sack. He also returned seven kickoffs for 191 yards in a game that year. The Seahawks lost cornerback Riq Woolen in free agency and are looking to bolster their secondary with Igbinoghene's addition.

Why it matters

Igbinoghene was a highly touted prospect coming out of Auburn, and his move to the Seahawks represents an opportunity for him to potentially earn more playing time and showcase his skills on a new team. The Seahawks are looking to reload their secondary after losing Woolen, and Igbinoghene's addition could help solidify their defensive backfield.

The details

Igbinoghene spent his first three NFL seasons with the Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys before being traded to the Commanders in 2024. With Washington, he played primarily as a nickel corner, a new position for him in the NFL. In 2024, he had 55 tackles, seven passes defended, and his first career tackle for loss. The Seahawks have not officially announced the signing, but multiple media outlets have reported the agreement.

  • Igbinoghene became an unrestricted free agent on Wednesday, March 15, 2026.
  • The Seahawks lost cornerback Riq Woolen in free agency last week.

The players

Noah Igbinoghene

A former first-round pick out of Auburn, Igbinoghene is a cornerback who has spent the past two seasons with the Washington Commanders.

Riq Woolen

A cornerback who played for the Seattle Seahawks and left the team in free agency this offseason.

Devon Witherspoon

A cornerback who plays for the Seattle Seahawks.

Nehemiah Pritchett

A cornerback who played at Jackson High School and Auburn before joining the Seattle Seahawks.

Josh Jobe

A cornerback who plays for the Seattle Seahawks.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Igbinoghene's move to the Seahawks represents an opportunity for the former first-round pick to potentially earn more playing time and showcase his skills on a new team, as the Seahawks look to bolster their secondary after losing Woolen in free agency.