Seahawks Aim to Retain Key Free Agents After Super Bowl Win

Seattle has six top-100 free agents, but plans to re-sign four and add another top edge rusher

Feb. 12, 2026 at 9:55pm

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The Seattle Seahawks, fresh off their Super Bowl championship, have several key free agents they need to re-sign this offseason. According to NFL writer Greg Auman, the Seahawks are expected to re-sign cornerbacks Josh Jobe and Riq Woolen, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, and running back Kenneth Walker III, while also adding edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones from the Ravens. With around $72 million in cap space, the Seahawks have the flexibility to retain their core players and add another top free agent.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' success in 2025 was built on a talented roster, and keeping that group together will be crucial if they want to repeat as champions. Retaining their top free agents, especially in the secondary and at key offensive positions, will allow Seattle to maintain continuity and build on their Super Bowl win.

The details

According to Auman's predictions, the Seahawks will re-sign cornerback Josh Jobe to a deal around $10 million per year after he emerged as a starter in 2025. They'll also bring back Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen, whose next contract could range from $8 million to $15 million annually. Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who had a breakout season as both a receiver and return specialist, is expected to command around $15 million per year. And the Seahawks will prioritize re-signing star running back Kenneth Walker III, potentially on a deal worth over $10 million annually. To further bolster their roster, the team is also predicted to sign edge rusher Dre'Mont Jones away from the Ravens.

  • The Seahawks won the Super Bowl in the 2025 season.

The players

Josh Jobe

A 27-year-old cornerback who emerged as a starter for the Seahawks in 2025 after being cut by the Eagles prior to the season.

Riq Woolen

A 26-year-old cornerback who led the NFL with 6 interceptions as a rookie in 2022 and has been a key part of the Seahawks' secondary over the last 4 seasons.

Rashid Shaheed

A 27-year-old wide receiver and return specialist who was acquired by the Seahawks at the trade deadline in 2025 and had a breakout season as both a receiver and on special teams.

Kenneth Walker III

A 25-year-old running back who rushed for 1,027 yards in the regular season and was named Super Bowl MVP after a dominant playoff performance.

Dre'Mont Jones

A 29-year-old edge rusher who split the 2025 season between the Titans and Ravens and recorded a career-high 7 sacks.

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What they’re saying

“Jobe, 27, was cut by the Eagles before the 2024 season, landed on Seattle's practice squad and has quickly ascended to an every-game starter in a talented secondary. He re-signed this season for $2 million, but will be closer to $10 million on his next deal as other teams seek to crib from the NFL's No. 1 scoring defense.”

— Greg Auman, NFL Writer (foxsports.com)

“Woolen, 26, led the NFL with six interceptions as a rookie in 2022, making the Pro Bowl, and he's totaled six over the last three seasons in helping the Seahawks to the Super Bowl. Seattle has plenty of cap space, but can't keep them all.”

— Greg Auman, NFL Writer (foxsports.com)

“Shaheed, 27, was electric after Seattle acquired him from the Saints at the trade deadline — the only NFL player with a punt return and kickoff return for a touchdown, adding another kickoff touchdown in the playoffs. His receiving skills — 59 catches for 687 yards and two touchdowns — are a nice bonus, and Seattle will have tough decisions on which impending free agents it can afford to keep.”

— Greg Auman, NFL Writer (foxsports.com)

“Walker, 25, ramped it up in the playoffs with four touchdowns before running his way to Super Bowl MVP after rushing for 1,027 yards in the regular season. Seattle was a good bet to extend him already, but the injury to Zach Charbonnet should make that more of a priority.”

— Greg Auman, NFL Writer (foxsports.com)

“Jones, 29, split last season between the Titans and Ravens and reset his career high with seven sacks. He's been a consistent rotational disruptor bouncing through four teams in seven years, averaging just over five sacks a season.”

— Greg Auman, NFL Writer (foxsports.com)

What’s next

The Seahawks will need to finalize contract negotiations with their key free agents in the coming weeks to ensure they can retain their core players and build on their Super Bowl championship.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' ability to keep their talented roster intact will be crucial to their chances of repeating as Super Bowl champions. By re-signing their top free agents and adding another impact player, Seattle is positioning itself to remain a contender in the NFC for years to come.