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Seahawks Weigh Keeping Edge Rusher Boye Mafe
Mafe's future with Seattle uncertain as free agency approaches
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The Seattle Seahawks face a key offseason decision on whether to re-sign edge rusher Boye Mafe, who has shown promise but also inconsistency in his first two NFL seasons. The team must weigh Mafe's potential against the cost of retaining him as he enters free agency.
Why it matters
Mafe was a second-round pick by the Seahawks in 2022 and has flashed talent, but the team needs to determine if he is worth investing in long-term or if they should look to add a new edge rusher in the draft or free agency.
The details
Mafe recorded 5 sacks and 11 quarterback hits in 2022, showing the ability to get to the passer but also struggling with consistency. The Seahawks must decide if Mafe's upside is worth re-signing him or if they would be better off moving on and finding a new edge rusher to pair with Uchenna Nwosu.
- Boye Mafe was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
- Mafe's rookie contract with the Seahawks expires at the start of the 2023 league year.
The players
Boye Mafe
A 24-year-old edge rusher who was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round in 2022.
Uchenna Nwosu
A defensive end who the Seahawks signed in free agency in 2022 and who had a strong season, recording 9.5 sacks.
What’s next
The Seahawks will need to decide whether to re-sign Boye Mafe or let him test free agency before the start of the 2023 league year.
The takeaway
The Seahawks' decision on Boye Mafe's future will be an important one, as they look to build a strong defensive front and determine if Mafe is a long-term piece or if they should look to add a new edge rusher through the draft or free agency.
