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NFL: Seahawks still have elite roster after offseason changes
TL;DR
The Seattle Seahawks have made significant offseason changes but still maintain an elite roster, ranking No. 2 in the NFL according to Eric Edholm. Key players were lost, yet the team focused on re-signing important contributors and preparing for the 2026 NFL draft.
Key points
- Seattle Seahawks made significant offseason changes
- Lost key contributors like Kenneth Walker III and Riq Woolen
- Ranked No. 2 in NFL roster rankings by Eric Edholm
- Focused on re-signing key players and preparing for the 2026 draft
- Strong defense and balance remain core strengths
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The Seattle Seahawks have undergone lots of offseason changes after winning Super Bowl LX. Expiring contracts saw the Seahawks part with keynote contributors like Kenneth Walker III, Boye Mafe, Riq Woolen, and Coby Bryant. General manager John Schneider re-signed Rashid Shaheed and Josh Jobe, and then focused on the 2026 NFL draft to add young talent to the roster.
NFL.Com Lead Draft Writer Eric Edholm recently ranked the 10 most complete rosters in the NFL. Despite saying goodbye to a handful of recognizable names, the Seahawks still graded out favorably in this exercise. Edholm ranked the Seahawks' roster as No. 2 in the league.
"The defending champion Seahawks lost some free agents but didn’t appear to put up a huge fight trying to keep most of them," Edholm admitted. "Instead, the 'Hawks stayed prudent by locking up a few key pieces long term, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and perhaps even found a starting running back in the draft. The vision: Run it back with one of the most question-free rosters, led by a terrific defense and strong balance.
"Top to bottom, there are as few questions with the Seahawks as there are with almost any roster in the league. They’ll have a great chance to run it back, even in the fierce NFC West."
Edholm is correct. Schneider didn't appear interested in retaining players like Walker, Mafe, or Woolen. He replaced Walker with the No. 32 overall pick in the NFL draft, . He also and left enough financial flexibility to address 's contract next offseason.
Q&A
What offseason changes did the Seattle Seahawks make after winning Super Bowl LX?
The Seahawks parted ways with key contributors like Kenneth Walker III, Boye Mafe, Riq Woolen, and Coby Bryant while re-signing Rashid Shaheed and Josh Jobe.
How did Eric Edholm rank the Seahawks' roster in the NFL?
Eric Edholm ranked the Seahawks' roster as No. 2 in the league, highlighting their strong defense and overall balance despite losing some free agents.
What is the Seahawks' strategy for the 2026 NFL draft?
The Seahawks aim to add young talent to their roster while maintaining a strong foundation by locking up key players long-term.