Seahawks Lose Woolen, Sign Jobe: Balancing Talent & Cap

0:00On March 31st, the Seattle Seahawks had to make a tough call on quarterback Rick Willen in free agency, passing him up due to salary cap squeezes, despite his solid play in the secondary. Head coach Mike McDonald laid it out plain at the NFL League meetings in Phoenix, saying they adore the guy and his talent, but just could not match. His price tag amid bigger roster needs. This hit home for fans, spotlighting how even Super Bowl 60 champs grabble with money limits as Willen had dropped behind teammates like Devon, Witherspoon and Josh Job late last season. Willen wasted no time, inking a one-year pack with the Philadelphia Eagles on March 10th, worth up to $15 million with $12 million. Guaranteed Meanwhile, Seattle doubled down by signing Job to a three-year deal, signaling their post-championship rebuild stays laser-focused on sustainable. Defense without breaking the bank.