Seahawks' Tough Free Agency Choices: Walker, Shaheed Top List

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Seattle Seahawks are fresh off a Super Bowl win, but now face tough choices with nine unrestricted free agents. They cannot resign everyone due to salary cap limits, so the team has ranked them by priority, from replaceable debt players to must keep stars. Lower on the list are guys like Y receiver Dairki Young and Linebacker Chas Sarat, who mostly handled special teams duties with minimal stats. Cornerback Ric Wullen also falls here after a down year with just seven starts and some reported tension. Mid-tier options include offensive tackle Josh Jones, who started three games and defensive and boy mafe who had a reduced role but could draw big, offers elsewhere, safety. Kobe Bryant and Cornerback Josh Joe both had strong seasons with tackles and picks, yet their rising value might price them out. Side receiver Rashid Shaheed stands out after a mid-season trade, delivering key catches

1:02and a playoff kickoff touchdown return. He fits perfectly with the offense alongside stars like Jackson Smith-Nigba and Cooper Cup. At the top is running back Kenneth Walker III, the Super Bowl MVP. With back-up Zack Sharbinay sidelined by a torn ACL into the 2026 season, losing Walker would cripple their run heavy attack. The Seahawks must prioritize him to stay competitive. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. When you want calm, do not reach for your phone. Lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com