Seahawks Retain Core, Address RB Gap in Free Agency

0:00It's March 27, NFL news today starts now, AI-powered and game ready. I'm Corey with the story. The Seattle Seahawks, coming off their Super Bowl victory, faced a busy free agency period with some tough losses but smart retentions. They said goodbye to star running back Kenneth Walker III. Their Super Bowl MVP, who headed to the Kansas City Chiefs and Safety, Kobe Bryant. On the flip side, they locked in wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, cornerback Josh Job, and linebacker Drake Thomas to keep their core strong. They brought back 20 of their 22 full-time starters from last year's championship squad. To fill the safety spot, they signed Tai Okata to a two-year deal after he stepped up in 11 games last season. Other additions include backup tackle Josh Jones, Pro Bowl linebacker Brady Russell, wide receiver Jake Bobo, and cornerback Noah Igbenegin on a one-year contract for depth in the secondary. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the running back position,

1:01now the biggest question mark. Without a high-profile replacement for Walker, the Seahawks grabbed former Green Bay backup Immanuel Wilson on a one-year deal worth 2.1 million dollars. Zach Charbonne's ACL injury from the playoffs will sideline him for much of the season, leaving hopes pinned on Wilson and George Hullani. Meanwhile, rivals like the Los Angeles Rams beefed up their defense by trading for cornerback Trent McDuffy and signing Jalen Watson, aiming to shut. Down Seattle's passing attack led by Jackson Smith and Jeepa. The front-off is passed on free agents like Travis Etienne and Tyler Algary, betting on internal options instead. With most of their lineup intact and key pieces resigned to multi-year deals, the Seahawks look poised to compete in the NFC West, though that. Backfield uncertainty could test their repeat bid as division favorites.