Seahawks Fans Should Relax and Trust Team's Offseason Moves

Seattle has kept most of its Super Bowl-winning roster intact despite some key departures in free agency.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks are seeing some key contributors from last season's championship roster head to new teams in free agency, but fans should relax as the team's management has planned ahead and kept most of the team intact for the 2026/27 season. The Seahawks have made some important moves, including re-signing cornerback Josh Jobe and wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, while also losing running back Kenneth Walker III, edge rusher Boye Mafe, and safety Coby Bryant.

Why it matters

Free agency brings changes each year to every NFL team, and that is especially true after a Super Bowl run. Seahawks fans should be reassured that the team's management has prepared for these departures and has kept most of the core roster together for another championship run.

The details

The Seahawks have made a few important moves, including bringing back cornerback Josh Jobe on a three-year deal and re-signing wide receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed to a three-year contract reportedly worth around $51 million. However, the team did lose some key contributors, including running back Kenneth Walker III, who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, edge rusher Boye Mafe, who is headed to the Cincinnati Bengals, and safety Coby Bryant, who landed with the Chicago Bears.

  • The Seahawks' 2026/27 roster is far from settled, with free agency just underway.

The players

Kenneth Walker III

A former Seahawks running back who signed a three-year, $45 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Boye Mafe

A former Seahawks edge rusher who signed with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Coby Bryant

A former Seahawks safety who signed with the Chicago Bears.

Josh Jobe

A Seahawks cornerback who was re-signed to a three-year deal.

Rashid Shaheed

A Seahawks wide receiver and return specialist who was re-signed to a three-year, $51 million contract.

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What they’re saying

“Could the Seattle Seahawks maintain and keep all the guys that they're going to have to pay Witherspoon and JSN, and all the rest of the guys who they are going to have to shell out some money, too, and keep K9? I don't think they would.”

— Richard Sherman, Former Seahawks cornerback (N/A)

What’s next

The Seahawks' 2026/27 roster is far from settled, with free agency just underway. Several players remain unrestricted free agents, including Tariq Woolen, Josh Jones, Chazz Surratt, and Jake Bobo.

The takeaway

The Seahawks have made some tough decisions in free agency, but their management has planned ahead and kept most of the Super Bowl-winning roster intact. While the loss of Kenneth Walker III stings, the team has running back tools already on the roster and has added speed with the re-signing of Rashid Shaheed, allowing them to remain competitive while also preparing to retain their young core.