Seahawks Secure Key Players, Set for Back-to-Back Contention

0:00On March 2nd, the Seattle Seahawks kicked off their off-season moves this week by tendering contracts to two key young players, Tio Kata and George. Holani. Both are exclusive rights-free agents, meaning they have fewer than three years in the league and now must stay with Seattle on one year deals based. On their experience. This comes right after the team's Super Bowl victory last season as they look to build on that success heading into 2026. Relative rights tenders locked these guys in without them shopping elsewhere, and these were the only two the Seahawks had to address at this stage. General manager John Schneider sees this as the start of keeping the roster intact for another strong run. Fans and analysts are buzzing about O'Cotta's breakout year on defense. The undrafted guy from Montana State played all 17 games in 2025, starting 11 with 65 tackles, an interception, and a handful of sacks and pass breakups. He was everywhere for that championship squad.

1:00Holani, another undrafted fine from Boise State, chipped in on offense and special teams despite some injuries. He rushed for 73 yards and a touchdown in the regular season, plus scored on a kickoff recovery, then stepped up big in the playoffs as the backup runner. With these pieces secured, Seattle can now focus on bigger free agency and draft plans, getting the stage for what could be back-to-back contention. Getting the stage for what could be back-to-back contention, what could be back-to-back contention. Getting the stage for what could be back-to-back contention, what could be back-to-back contention, what could be back-to-back contention, what could be back-to-back contention, what could be back-to-back contention,