Seahawks' Rebuild: Relying on Internal Growth

0:00On March 15th, the Seattle Seahawks are facing a tough reality check after their Super Bowl win last season. They've already lost four key defenders and a star running back in the first phase of free agency for 2026. Kenneth Walker, Rick Woolen, Kobe Bryant, and Boyet Math. General manager John Schneider has in brought in big name replacements yet, betting instead on current roster players to step up as starters. That approach means guys like safety tie Okada and linebacker Drake Thomas could see bigger roles right away. Okada filled in well last year during injuries and got tender to stay put while Thomas earned a two-year deal worth up to nine million dollars after proving himself next to Ernest Jones. The team also locked in wide receiver Rashid Shaheed with a three-year 51 million dollar contract praising his speed on returns and offense. Fans and analysts see mixed impacts from these moves. The defense they carry them to the title now looks thinner, especially without

1:01mace edge rush, putting pressure on hate coach Mike McDonald to work more magic. On offense, coordinator Brian Flory loses Walker and deals with Zack Chardonnay's playoff ACL tear, forcing unproven backs like a manual Wilson into the mix. Looking ahead, Seattle might slip to third in the NFC West next year if the gambles don't pay off. But brighter days could come in 2027 with plenty of cap space even after possible extensions for stars like Devon Witherspoon and Jackson Smith and Jeegba plus 12 picks in a strong draft class. For now, the Seahawks are banking on internal growth to defend their crown, setting up an intriguing rebuild around their young core.