Seahawks Prioritize Draft Picks Over Free Agency

0:00On March 12th, the Seattle Seahawks are playing a cool and free agency after losing 4 key players from their Super Bowl winning squad, including Outside linebacker Boyu Mephe, running back Kenneth Walker III, Safety Kobe Bryant, and Cornerback Ric Willen, with about $43 million in cap space, General Manager John Schneider has plenty to spend, but he's not rushing into deals in this thin, free agent market. Projections from sites like Over the Cap suggest the Seahawks could land valuable compensatory draft picks in 2027, such as a 4th rounder for Maffe and 5th rounders for Walker, Bryant, and Willen. Right now, they only have 4 picks slated for 2026, so preserving those extras is a smart long-term play. Fans are already tempering expectations, knowing the team might look a lot like last year's group, without offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak or those, departed stars. The strategy prioritizes stability over splashy signings that could cancel out the comp picks.

1:02To maximize those future draft halls, Schneider prefers players released, for salary reasons or non-tended options, steering clear of big name free. Agents. For running back depth, while Zach Sharbonne heals, they're eyeing placeholders like Sean Tucker, Emmanuel Wilson, or Imari Di Mercado. This measured approach keeps the Seahawks competitive without forced moves, setting them up for steady rebuilding through the draft.