Seahawks Lose Mafe, Face Defensive Line Crisis

0:00On March 9th, the Seattle Seahawks have lost edge-rusher boy mafe to the Cincinnati Bengals in free agency. The Bengals signed them to a three-year deal worth $20 million per season, a price tag too high for Seattle to match. Mafe brought solid value despite just two sacks last season. He ranked 8th and past rush win rate among edge-rushers, setting up his teammates for success without causing any team drama. This could signal bigger changes on Seattle's defensive line. With the Marcus Lawrence possibly retiring, and Uchin and Nuosu facing cap issues, only Derek Hall might remain from their strong Super Bowl group. Fans are hoping General Manager John Schneider has a clear plan amid other losses like safety, Kobe Bryant to the Bears, and running back Kenneth Walker to the Chiefs. The team did re-sign cornerback Josh Job, but spots at corner and wide receiver remain open. Meanwhile, NFC West rival San Francisco and Los Angeles are loading up, trading for top talent and signing veterans.

1:02Seattle needs big hits in the 2026 draft to stay competitive and avoid slipping to third place.