Seahawks' Free Agency Decisions: Balancing Talent & Cap

0:00On March 6, NFL free agency tampering starts Monday, March 9, with teams able to sign deals by Wednesday. The Seattle Seahawks face big choices with seven unrestricted free agents, including White Receiver, Rashid Shaheed, Safety, Kobe Bryant, Ed rusher. Boya Maff, Running Back Kenneth Walker III, Tackle Josh Shones, and Cornerbacks Josh Job and Rick Wullen. The team are ready-secured exclusive rights free agents, Thai Okada, and George Halani, plus a two-year eight-million-dollar deal for restricted free agent. Linebacker Drake Thomas, worth up to $9 million max. General manager John Schneider has plenty to sort out as salary cap pressures mount after their Super Bowl win. Expect Seattle to let Shaheed and Walker test the market, with Walker's value spiking after the Jets Tag breeze hall at about $14.3 million. Release Halani as the likely starter at Running Back if no cheap replacement comes in.

1:00On defense, the edge spot looks thin, with Maffa hitting free agency, and DeMarcus Lawrence eyeing retirement so they might chase a veteran or trade, without breaking the bank. In the secondary, priorities lean to or keeping Brian and Job over pricey or Wullen to avoid gaps. Up front, the offensive line improved last year, but right guard could use a boost with more free agents available. As contenders now, Seattle draws top talent, so watch House Schneider balances resigning and splashes to defend their title. Peace out!