Seahawks Urged to Re-Sign Offensive Playmaker, Not Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker

ESPN analyst says wide receiver Rashid Shaheed should be Seattle's top offseason priority.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks are coming off a Super Bowl 60 championship, but now face key offseason decisions regarding their roster. While Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is a free agent, ESPN's Brady Henderson believes the Seahawks' top priority should be re-signing wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, a productive No. 2 receiver and Pro Bowl kick returner. Henderson argues it will be harder to replace Shaheed than other free agents like cornerbacks Coby Bryant and Tariq Woolen, and that running backs are more readily available in free agency.

Why it matters

The Seahawks have several key free agents this offseason, including defensive standouts Bryant and Woolen. Retaining Shaheed, an explosive offensive weapon, could be crucial to maintaining the team's championship-caliber roster and offense.

The details

According to Henderson, the Seahawks' top offseason priority should be re-signing wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, not Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker III. Shaheed had a breakout season as the team's No. 2 receiver and Pro Bowl kick returner, making him a harder player to replace than cornerbacks Bryant and Woolen or even Walker. The Seahawks have the salary cap space to potentially retain all their key free agents, but Henderson believes Shaheed should be the top focus.

  • The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 60 in February 2026.

The players

Kenneth Walker III

The Seahawks' Super Bowl 60 MVP running back who is set to become a free agent.

Rashid Shaheed

A productive No. 2 wide receiver and Pro Bowl kick returner for the Seahawks who is also a free agent.

Coby Bryant

A key Seahawks cornerback who is set to become a free agent.

Tariq Woolen

Another standout Seahawks cornerback who is also a free agent.

Brady Henderson

An ESPN analyst who provided the analysis on the Seahawks' offseason priorities.

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What they’re saying

“What is their top offseason priority? Re-sign wide receiver Rashid Shaheed. The Seahawks have other key unrestricted free agents... But arguably none would be as hard to replace as Shaheed, a productive No. 2 receiver and a Pro Bowl kick returner.”

— Brady Henderson, ESPN Analyst (ESPN)

What’s next

The Seahawks will need to make decisions on re-signing several key free agents this offseason, including Kenneth Walker III, Rashid Shaheed, Coby Bryant, and Tariq Woolen.

The takeaway

While the Seahawks' Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is a free agent, the team may be better served prioritizing the re-signing of wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, a versatile offensive weapon who would be harder to replace than other free agents on the roster.