Seahawks Secure Linebacker Spot, Eye Defensive Rebuild

0:00On March 6, the Seattle Seahawks have locked in inside linebacker Drake Thomas for at least the next two seasons with a new deal ahead of free agency. This move secures the position alongside Ernest Jones and means no need to draft or sign another off-ball linebacker anytime soon. Thomas, an undrafted free agent from North Carolina State back in 2023, started with the Raiders before joining Seattle. He saw limited action until this season, when he stepped up big after replacing Tyrus Knight. Fans and analysts see this as a smart play by General Manager John Schneider and head coach Mike McDonald who won a Thomas as their long-term partner for Jones. His breakout year featured strong coverage, quarterback pressures, and run stops, with tackling improving late in the season and into the playoffs. Now with the linebacker spot set, Seattle turns to bigger defensive worries this off-season. They can lose cornerbacks, Rick Woolen and Josh Joe, safety Kobe Bryant and Ed Rushers

1:00like Boy A Mave, while the Marcus Lawrence might retire. This keeps the Seahawks flexible to rebuild the secondary and pass rush, building a tougher defense for years ahead.