Seahawks Lose Key Players, Face NFC West Rivals' Moves

0:00On March 9th, the Seattle Seahawks are facing a tough start to the 2026 free agency period, losing key players while their NFC West, rivals gear up. The San Francisco 49ers just agreed to terms with veteran White receiver Mike Evans, a proven star who's turning 33 before next, season. Evans brings smarts and reliability to coach Kyle Shanahan's offense, with strong blocking and a knack for tough catches. Even if he's not chasing his old thousand yard seasons anymore, he fits perfectly as a chain mover without needing big stats. Seahawks fans are watching closely after safety. Kobe Bryant signed with the Chicago Bears, leaving potential gaps in the secondary. A matchup against Evans could expose those spots, especially if rookies like Ty Okada step in. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams traded for top cornerback Trent McDuffy to counter Seattle's young receivers. Coming off their division title in Super Bowl win last year, Annie slipped by the Seahawks could shake up the brutal NFC West.

1:00General manager John Schneider still has cap space to play with, so expect Seattle to strike back soon and stay on top in this heated division race.