Seahawks Edge Rusher Mafe Joins Bengals

0:00On March 9th, Boie Mafe, the Seattle Seahawks ed rusher, has agreed to a three-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. His agent, Mike McCartney, confirmed the move, marking the third Seahawks free agent to land elsewhere this off-season. This comes right after safety, Kobe Bryant signed with the Chicago Bears earlier Monday. Mafe is the second player from Seattle's standout Darkside Defense to depart. That unit led the league in 2025, powering the team's Super Bowl run, so losing these key pieces things for Seahawks fans and coaches alike. While Bryant's exit caught many off guard, Mafe's was more predictable given his free agency buzz. As Seattle rebuilds, all eyes turn to how the Bengals bolster their pass rush with this addition.