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Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker Franchise tag deadline passes
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 3:55 PM
The Seahawks officially did not extend Walker a franchise tag prior to Tuesday's 4:00 p.m. ET deadline, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Walker remains slated to hit free agency at the start of the new league year March 11, unless he and Seattle are able to agree to terms on a long-term deal prior to that date. The Super Bowl LX MVP figures to garner significant interest on the market, though with Zach Charbonnet (knee) recovering from an ACL tear suffered in January, it also stands to reason that the Seahawks would be highly interested in facilitating his return. What remains to be see is whether such a contract is feasible, with 2023 first-round picks Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon both eligible for extensions this offseason. Walker suited up for all 17 regular-season games for the first time in his career in 2025, rushing 221 times for 1,027 yards and five touchdowns, plus a 31-282-0 receiving line (36 targets). Most notably, though, he averaged over 100 rushing yards per game across his three playoff appearances, reaching the end zone four times. |
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George Holani George Holani Staying in Seattle
Mon, Mar 2, 2026, 4:48 PM
The Seahawks tendered Holani to a one-year, league-minimum contract Monday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Holani was an exclusive rights free agent, and by being tendered, he will not be able to negotiate with another team during the offseason. He appeared in 11 regular-season games for the Seahawks in 2025, serving mostly on special teams as a gunner to go with 387 yards on 16 kickoff attempts. He also saw some backfield snaps on offense and finished with 22 carries for 73 yards and one touchdown while catching two passes (on as many targets) for 15 yards. Holani's role next season will depend on Zach Charbonnet's progression in his recovery from a torn ACL, as well as whether unrestricted free agent Kenneth Walker opts to return to Seattle. |
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Zach Charbonnet Zach Charbonnet No timetable yet for return
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 4:23 PM
At this stage, the Seahawks don't have an estimate on when Charbonnet (knee) can resume football-related activities, Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.
Analysis: Charbonnet, who is under contract with Seattle through 2026, had surgery last weekend to repair a torn ACL in his knee, which typically carries an 8-12 month recovery period. However, it is worth noting that coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday regarding a potential timetable for the running back, "It's more optimistic than it was initially. So that's exciting on like, being able to come back at an earlier time." In any case, Macdonald added that Charbonnet is "not gonna do anything in the spring," a reality that figures to impact the Seahawks' offseason approach in terms of their backfield. The most notable moving part on that front is the status of fellow RB Kenneth Walker, who is eligible to become a free agent following his MVP effort in Super Bowl LX. Given the timing of Charbonnet's surgery, his Week 1 status remains in doubt, but GM John Schneider isn't willing to rule out the possibility that 2023 second-rounder could be available. "I wouldn't put anything past him," Schneider said of Charbonnet. |
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Tory Horton Tory Horton Out for spring workouts
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 2:10 PM
Head coach Mike Macdonald said Wednesday that Horton (shin/groin) "got fixed up" and won't be available for the start of the Seahawks' offseason program in the spring, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Macdonald's comments would seem to imply that Horton had surgery to address the lower-body injuries that kept him sidelined from Week 10 through the end of the Seahawks' postseason run. Horton still appears on track to be ready to go for the start of training camp in late July, but he may not fully participate in OTAs or minicamp. Before getting hurt, the 2025 fifth-round pick had produced a 13-161-5 receiving line on 23 targets and recorded a 95-yard punt-return touchdown over his eight appearances as a rookie. |
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Zach Charbonnet Zach Charbonnet Undergoes surgery Friday
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 9:51 PM
Charbonnet posted on social media that he underwent surgery to repair his torn ACL on Friday, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.
Analysis: Charbonnet suffered the ACL tear during Seattle's victory over San Francisco in the NFC divisional round. While Smith notes that it's not uncommon for a player to have surgery several weeks after the occurrence of an ACL injury, he also posits that the timing figures to push Charbonnet's recovery timeline further into the 2026 season. At this point, a definitive timeframe for the running back's return to game action hasn't been announced, but it's certainly possible that Charbonnet will miss a significant portion of the upcoming campaign. |
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Rashid Shaheed Rashid Shaheed Interested in re-signing
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 9:07 AM
Shaheed said Wednesday that he's "absolutely" interested in re-signing with Seattle, NFL.com's Eric Edholm reports.
Analysis: Shaheed's snap share and target share dropped after a mid-season trade from New Orleans to Seattle, but he made splash plays for his new team -- both on offense and special teams -- en route to the Super Bowl. He'll now become a free agent in March if he doesn't first re-sign in Seattle, where fellow wideouts Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp and Tory Horton (shin) remain under contract. |
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Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker Not expected to be franchise tagged
Tue, Feb 17, 2026, 9:45 AM
The Seahawks are not expected to extend the franchise tag to Walker, who will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Seattle will have a number of tough roster decisions following the team's Super Bowl LX victory, with a contract extension for Jaxon Smith-Njigba likely being the top priority. Walker played a full 17 regular-season games for the first time in his career in 2025, rushing 221 times for 1,027 yards and five scores while securing 31 of 36 targets for 282 receiving yards. He was even more dominant during the postseason, culminating in Super Bowl MVP honors after he rushed for 135 yards versus the Patriots, adding two catches for 26 yards. The franchise tag would lock him into a 2026 salary of $14.5 million, however, which could be more than Seattle can afford. While the Seahawks could still attempt to sign Walker to an extension, it may be difficult for the team to compete with the offers the 25-year-old running back projects to receive on the open market. Seattle still also has Zach Charbonnet (knee) under contract, though after having suffered an ACL tear in the divisional round his availability for Week 1 is uncertain at best. |
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Jacardia Wright Jacardia Wright Signs reserve/future contract
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 6:42 PM
White (undisclosed) signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The running back was placed on the practice squad injured list in September and ended the season there, too. Wright did appear in one September game before the injury, playing on five offensive snaps and three special-teams snaps, recording five carries for 20 yards. |
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Ricky White Ricky White Sticking with Seattle
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 6:36 PM
White signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The wide receiver appeared in two regular-season games for Seattle in 2025, playing on 13 offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps. He did not record a catch. White was a seventh-round pick of the team in 2025. |
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Velus Jones Velus Jones Signs reserve/future deal
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 6:31 PM
Jones signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The running back was elevated to the active roster for Super Bowl LX, played 23 snaps on special teams and downed a punt on New England's two yard line. Jones appeared in three games for Seattle during the 2025 regular season, carrying the ball four times for 32 yards. |
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Cam Akers Cam Akers Signs reserve/future contract
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 6:15 PM
Akers signed a reserve/future contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The running back was elevated from the practice squad for Super Bowl LX and played four snaps on special teams. In 2025, he spent time with the Vikings and Seahawks, appeared in six regular-season games and carried the ball five times for 19 yards. Now, he'll likely remain with Seattle at least into OTAs. |
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Elijah Arroyo Elijah Arroyo Plays depth role in rookie season
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 1:10 PM
Arroyo caught 15 of 26 targets for 179 yards and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games in 2025.
Analysis: The 2025 second-round pick from Miami operated as Seattle's No. 2 tight end for most of the season but missed the team's final four regular-season games due to a knee injury. Arroyo's offensive role diminished as the season progressed. He caught 11 of 17 targets for 140 yards over his first seven games but totaled 39 yards and a touchdown on four receptions (nine targets) during his final six regular-season contests. Despite this late-season dip in production, the 22-year-old is expected to compete for a larger offensive role this offseason. |
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Dareke Young Dareke Young Career year in 2025
Thu, Feb 12, 2026, 12:54 PM
Young caught two of three targets for 48 yards and tallied 322 kick-return yards across nine regular-season games in 2025.
Analysis: The fourth-year pro from Lenoir-Rhyne set career highs in receiving yards and kick-return yards while tying his best reception total, all while appearing in just nine regular-season contests. Young also operated as one of the Seahawks' top special-teamers, logging 156 snaps and tallying nine total tackles during the regular season. Set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, Young could draw interest from teams seeking special-teams help ahead of next season. |
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Jake Bobo Jake Bobo Played through hand injury
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 12:10 PM
Bobo had a pin inserted into his hand to repair a metacarpal fracture the day after Seattle's 31-27 NFC Championship win over the Rams, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The wideout told reporters that he had his stitches removed just one day before the Seahawks' 29-13 Super Bowl LX win over the Patriots. Despite the injury, Bobo played 35 snaps during Sunday's victory and excelled as a blocker, helping Seattle rush for 141 yards. The 27-year-old appeared in 14 regular-season games and caught four of five targets for 53 yards and a touchdown. Bobo is set to hit restricted free agency this offseason, and the Seahawks will have the opportunity to match any offer he receives once they have given him a tender. |
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AJ Barner AJ Barner Scores lone offensive touchdown
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 8:42 AM
Barner caught all four targets for 54 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 29-13 win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
Analysis: All four of Barner's catches went for first downs, and he finished second on the team in receiving yards behind Cooper Kupp (61). Barner's first postseason touchdown -- a 16-yard reception where he was wide open -- essentially put the game away for the Seahawks in the fourth quarter. The Seahawks trusted the second-year tight end with blocking and pass-catching duties all season, and he finished with 58 receptions for 586 yards and seven touchdowns across 20 games, including the postseason. He should be the leader for the No. 1 tight-end role in 2026 despite the addition of Elijah Arroyo -- a second-round pick in 2025. |
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George Holani George Holani Three touches in Super Bowl
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 8:36 AM
Holani rushed twice for six yards and caught his lone target for seven yards in Sunday's 29-13 Super Bowl win over the Patriots.
Analysis: As expected, Kenneth Walker dominated the backfield, racking up 161 yards from scrimmage on 29 touches, but Holani was effective in his limited action. The second-year back out of Boise State finished the season with 27 carries for 83 yards (3.1 YPC) and a touchdown and six receptions for 49 yards through 13 games, including the postseason. With Rashid Shaheed on board, Holani's return duties evaporated in the second half, so he'll likely need to battle for a roster spot in 2026 regardless of the status of Zach Charbonnet (torn ACL). |
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Rashid Shaheed Rashid Shaheed Pair of grabs in SB LX victory
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 10:44 PM
Shaheed brought in two of five targets for 27 yards, rushed once for minus-5 yards, returned one kickoff for 20 yards and ran back two punts for 16 yards during the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
Analysis: The speedy Shaheed played his usual multi-faceted role, and he was just inches shy of a much bigger night as Christian Gonzalez managed to knock away a deep pass intended for him down the middle early in the second quarter. Shaheed did manage to contribute gains of 16 and 11 yards on the two catches he recorded, and he made solid complementary contributions on special teams. The fourth-year pro played a relatively modest role in Seattle's air attack after coming over via trade from the Saints midway through the campaign, and it remains to be seen if the Seahawks will be interested in a reunion with the soon-to-be unrestricted free agent. |
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Cooper Kupp Cooper Kupp Paces pass catchers in SB LX win
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 10:30 PM
Kupp brought in six of 12 targets for 61 yards during the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
Analysis: Kupp was the surprise leader for the Seahawks in receptions, receiving yards and targets, with his totals in both the first and third category also serving as game-high figures. The veteran wideout saw an elevated role partly due to the heavy defensive attention Jaxon Smith-Njigba received from Patriots shutdown cornerback Christian Gonzalez, as well as the fact Smith-Njigba exited the game for a spell in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion. Kupp ultimately played a key part in securing his second career Super Bowl win, and he's likely to continue in a complementary role in 2026 as he enters the second year of his three-year deal with Seattle. |
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba Jaxon Smith-Njigba Modest numbers in SB win
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 10:23 PM
Smith-Njigba brought in four of 10 targets for 27 yards during the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
Analysis: The star receiver couldn't put together anything resembling the typical caliber of performance that earned him the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award earlier in the week, as Christian Gonzalez's blanket coverage served to frequently short-circuit the often prolific Sam Darnold-Smith-Njigba connection. Smith-Njigba also exited the game for a spell in the second half to be evaluated for a concussion, but he was able to return shortly thereafter. Smith-Njigba did have a couple of particularly close calls that could have made his night much different, as Gonzalez made an excellent diving breakup of a would-be touchdown pass to the talented wideout and Darnold also missed him running free deep late in the first quarter. Despite the quiet finish to the Super Bowl run, Smith-Njigba will head into the 2026 season as an upper-echelon fantasy asset that will be snapped up in the very early stages of the first round of drafts next summer. |
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Kenneth Walker Kenneth Walker MVP effort in SB LX win
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 9:42 PM
Walker rushed 27 times for 135 yards and brought in two of four targets for 26 yards during the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX on Sunday.
Analysis: Walker and the rest of the Seahawks' offense started the game off in relative modest fashion, but the star running back kickstarted his night in earnest when he ripped off 30- and 29-yard runs during Seattle's first possession of the second quarter. Walker would subsequently find fairly consistent running room against a typically stingy Patriots front seven, recording another four runs of seven or more yards. Walker also had a 49-yard touchdown run just before the two-minute warning in the fourth quarter that was nullified by an offensive holding penalty, but he handled his workhorse role, which also saw him record a 20-yard reception, with aplomb. Walker's exploits earned him the Super Bowl MVP and capped off an impressive three-game postseason run, one that saw him also record a 116-yard, three-touchdown effort in the divisional-round win over the 49ers and supplement his production on the ground with 104 receiving yards on nine receptions over the trio of contests. |
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