Seahawks Lose Comp Picks, Gain Potential in 2027 Draft

0:00On this March 9th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The NFL just released the compensatory draft picks for the 2026 draft. As expected, the Seattle Seahawks came away empty handed there. They will enter that draft with just four picks in the first, second, third, and sixth rounds, unless trades change things. This happened because Seattle signed big names like quarterback Sam Donald and Ed rusher to Marcus Lawrence during free agency. Those moves wiped out any chance at compics since the formula rewards teens for a net loss of unrestricted free agents. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings snagged the highest award, a third-rounder. Compensatory picks come from comparing the value of players, a team loses to those at gains. The top 32 or so biggest contracts usually determine picks from the third round down to the seventh. Officials factor in only expired contracts, not players cut and signed off the street. Looking ahead, Seattle has already lost running back Kenneth Walker III to the Kansas City Chiefs,

1:02safety Kobe Bryant to the Chicago Bears, and Ed rusher boy Mayfay to the Cincinnati Bengals. Those departures could land the Seahawks three compics in the 2027 draft. Free agency is still heating up, with names like Y receiver Rashid Shaheed and cornerback Rick Wullen on the market. Their signings might boost Seattle's future picks, but the team could counter that by targeting street free agents instead of restricted ones too. Protect those gains. The daily news now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow, no earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I-SOLY-PILLOW.COM