Seahawks Sign 15 To Future Contracts

The Seahawks added 15 players to their roster for the upcoming season.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks have signed 15 players to future contracts, all of whom were previously on the team's practice squad or practice squad injured reserve. The list includes veteran running backs Velus Jones Jr. and Cam Akers, who both played in the team's Super Bowl LX victory, as well as 2025 draft pick receiver Ricky White III.

Why it matters

Signing these players to future contracts allows the Seahawks to retain them on the roster and continue developing them for the upcoming season. This helps build depth and competition on the team as they look to defend their Super Bowl title.

The details

The 15 players signed to future contracts include running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones Jr., receiver Ricky White III, and several other practice squad players from the 2025 season. These deals will keep the players with the Seahawks organization and allow them to compete for roster spots in training camp.

  • The Seahawks signed the 15 players to future contracts on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Velus Jones Jr.

A veteran running back who was elevated from the practice squad and played in the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory.

Cam Akers

A veteran running back who was also elevated from the practice squad and played in the Seahawks' Super Bowl LX victory.

Ricky White III

The Seahawks' only 2025 draft pick who spent the season on the practice squad.

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What’s next

The players will now have the opportunity to compete for roster spots during the Seahawks' upcoming training camp as they prepare to defend their Super Bowl title.

The takeaway

The Seahawks are working to build depth and competition on their roster by retaining these practice squad players, which will be crucial as they look to repeat as Super Bowl champions.