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Seahawks GM: Shaheed, Walker Free Agency Rumors 'Old News'

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Seahawks GM John Schneider dismisses Rashid Shaheeds free agency rumors, confirming hes been shopping for weeks. Shaheed, a key contributor on special teams and as a receiver, is one of six key free agents, including linebackers Boye Mafe and others. Schneider admits letting go of players is tough but focuses on building the best roster. Shaheeds projected salary may price him out amid tight cap space. Meanwhile, Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III enters free agency, expecting nine to fifteen million annually, potentially leaving Seattle for a better offer. The Seahawks face tough choices this offseason to rebuild around their core.

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Seahawks GM: Shaheed, Walker Free Agency Rumors 'Old News'

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Seattle Seahawks News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Seahawks GM: Shaheed, Walker Free Agency Rumors 'Old News'. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

On March 6th, Seattle Seahawks General Manager John Schneider is brushing off recent rumors about wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, testing for agency. He called the report old news, saying Shaheed and his team have been shopping for weeks. This comes right after the team decided not to franchise tag Super Bowl MVP, running back Kenneth Walker III, letting him hit the open market. Next week, Shaheed made a huge impact last season on special teams, and as a receiver, with big returns like a 58-yard pun touchdown against the Rams, and a 95-yard kickoff score in the playoffs. Traded from New Orleans last year on a one-year deal worth $5.2 million, he helps Seattle win Super Bowl 60. Now he's one of six key free agents, including linebackers, boy a mafe and others. Schneider admitted it's tough letting go of players after building strong bonds, but the focus stays on the best 70-man roster for the organization. Shawn's love Shaheed's highlight plays, yet his projected 18 million per year salary

might price him out amid tight cap space. Walker III rushed for over 1,000 yards in the regular season, and led the playoffs with 313 yards. The second round pick from 2022, enters free agency expecting 9 to 15 million annually, and experts think he could leave Seattle. For a better offer, maybe even from the Kansas City Chiefs. With extensions looming for stars like Jackson Smith and Gieegb row, and quarterback Sam Darnold, the Seahawk-space toughtroises this offseason to rebuild. Around their core, around their core by costly curve hosts way through the World Hall Hallivid in lumps tower level and crew and center floor, nationals Defense and Mysticlud comprar group. The 90% of the remains followed by

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