Seahawks' Strategic Free Agency Approach

0:00On March 12th, the Seattle Seahawks are staying patient and free agency so far, without signing any outside players yet. This fits General Manager John Schneider's usual approach of waiting out the early frenzy, a strategy that's paid off for the team before. They've lost running bag Kenneth Walker to the Kansas City Chiefs, Ed Ruscher-Boy-A-Mafe, and Cornerback Ric Willen, leaving gaps to fill with just. Four picks in next year's draft, that thin draft capital means Seattle can't rely solely on rookies, especially with running bag Zach Sharbenay recovering from an ACL tear in the playoffs. Schneider might be eyeing a bigger push in 2027, when a strong draft class and projected compensatory picks could give them 12. Selections plus plenty of caproom. Fans and analysts see this as smart restraint, avoiding overpays while the roster thins at key spots like Ed Ruscher and Running Back. The team needs reliable production now, not just potential, to stay competitive under new coordinators. A few affordable targets remain that could plug those holes quickly.

1:0333-year-old Ed Ruscher, Jadevian Clowney, knows head coach Mike McDonald's system from their Ravens days, where he posted 9.5. Sex, and he added 8.5 more with Dallas last year. Running Back Bryan Robinson Jr. offers a steady receiving option, familiar with offensive coordinator Bryan Flurry-Style from Time in San-N. Francisco, while 27-year-old Edge, Arnold Ibuikelli, brings upside as a rotational pass rusher, who might sign for around 9 million a season. Keep an eye on these moves as free agency winds down, since even modest additions could set Seattle up nicely without breaking the bank.