The first offseason after a Super Bowl is crucial in deciding whether a team can sustain its dominance or just get lost in the shuffle. Seattle enters the offseason lacking in draft capital (just four picks), but with a surplus of available cap space ($63,629,461–sixth among all teams). Today, we’ll take a look at each position group on the Seahawks roster and identify where they need major help, no help, or some small additions.

Need some additions/improvements: OG, CB, S

Seattle doesn’t have many pressing needs, but the right guard spot is undoubtedly one of them. Talking about Anthony Bradford’s level of play is just beating a dead horse at this point. Bradford was terrible again in 2025, allowing 38 pressures and five sacks for a career low 32.8 PFF pass blocking grade. He’s shown minimal improvement over three years and enters free agency after the 26-27 season. This isn’t a spot that Seattle needs to dump resources into. Just a league-average pass protector would make all the difference. If the Pittsburgh Steelers allow Isaac Seumalo to enter free agency, he would be my number one target.

At cornerback, both Josh Jobe and Tariq Woolen enter free agency, leaving only Devon Witherspoon and Nehemiah Pritchett under contract. Woolen likely wants to be paid like a number one guy, something Seattle would be wise to avoid even after a career year. Jobe, on the other hand, should cost less and lock down one of the outside corner spots. This is a position that Seattle should invest a first or second-round pick in, given the depth of this year's draft class. A player like South Carolina’s Brandon Cisse ...

... or Arizona State’s Keith Abney II.

Both guys are bigger corners and strong tacklers, which could eventually lead to an improvement over Woolen at the CB2 spot.

Safety comes down to how aggressive Seattle is in bringing back Coby Bryant. Bryant led the Seahawks in snaps this season and was crucial when Julian Love was injured for a large portion of the season. Nick Emmanwori’s best work was at slot corner, where he played 449 snaps, leaving a large void at safety that was filled by Bryant. Spotrac projects a deal north of $14,000,000 per year to retain Bryant, which isn’t bad for a second-tier safety and something Seattle should jump on to keep the backbone of its defense intact.

Not urgent, but worth a look: OC, DE, WR

Jalen Sundell was solid in his first year as the starting center. He gave up 19 pressures in pass protection, which was tied for 15th among qualified centersin 2025-26. Sundell seems like a solid center with room to grow, and he’s making only $1,075,000 in 2026-27. This is a position Seattle should only add to if they fall in love with a center in the draft.

Defensive end is interesting. Demarcus Lawrence, Uchenna Nwosu, and Derick Hall return next season. All three were highly productive and should form a dominant pass rush once again. The issue is that Nwosu’s contract is up after next season, and Lawrence will be 34 years old. Seattle will likely say goodbye to Boye Mafe, as he’ll get starter money elsewhere, so the front office should start planning for life after one or both of Lawrence and Nwosu. This draft has plenty of edge talent to choose from as well. Players like Michigan's Derrick Moore ...

... and Tennessee’s Joshua Josephs.

These could be options at pick 62 that can come in and immediately contribute in a rotational role before taking over as a starter down the line.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba will be a Seahawk for the foreseeable future, and that alone gives the receiver room a great floor, but the other pieces here are in major flux. Cooper Kupp was reliable when called upon this season, but it’s pretty clear he’s slowing down as he enters his mid-30s. His contract extends until 2027, but Seattle can move on next offseason and only incur $4,000,000 in dead cap. Tory Horton flashed the ability to be a capable WR in his rookie season, but he only played eight games due to injury, and he enters the offseason as a relative unknown.

Then there’s Rashid Shaheed, who was an awesome return man and occasional deep threat down the stretch, but enters free agency and has a projected market value above $14,000,000. That much money for a guy with primary value as a return man feels steep. If Seattle can convince him to take a deal in the 3/$30 million range, then running the receiver room back one more time makes sense. If not, there are intriguing free agents like former Minnesota Viking Jailen Nailor ...

... or former Steeler Calvin Austin, both of whom have experience as vertical threat third options.

Leave it be: QB, RB, TE, DT, LB, K, P

Super Bowl-winning rosters don’t often have many holes, so the largest section of this article highlights position groups that I see as healthy for now and the future.

Quarterback is a quick discussion. Sam Darnold is the franchise quarterback and has two years left on his contract. If anything, we could see Seattle extend Darnold within the next calendar year. Behind him, Drew Lock is a capable backup who’s under contract for next season, and Jalen Milroe is the developmental QB3.

Running back could have gone in a higher tier given Kenneth Walker’s free agency, but Seattle will have every opportunity to retain their star runner. While a franchise tag now seems unlikely, the Seahawks still have enough money to give Walker a healthy contract near the top of the market. Given Zach Charbonnet’s injury recovery, this position group will be revisited at length if Walker departs.

The tight end room is set up well. AJ Barner is an extension of the offensive line (complementary) that has developed into a legitimate option as a receiver, which makes his $1,075,000 salary next year one of the best bargains in the NFL, and he’ll likely be an extension candidate next offseason. Eric Saubert was TE2 in snaps played, and while he provides next to nothing as a receiver, he’s an important asset as a blocker and is under contract in 2026. Elijah Arroyo is the true wildcard here. He’s not a complete tight end, but his potential as a pass catcher is what made him a second-round pick, and a step forward in 2026 could improve both the tight end and wide receiver rooms.

Defensive tackle is the best group on the roster. Both Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II are playing elite football and are under contract next season, though both will need an extension. Jarran Reed is a good DT3, and Mike Morris will likely take on a larger snap share in year four if Seattle doesn’t retain Brandon Pili. Rylie Mills is a wildcard as a hybrid option that’s explosive as a pass rusher but not strong enough to play the same role as Murphy or Williams. If his flashes in the Super Bowl turn into something more, Seattle will have quite a few chess pieces up front.

Ernest Jones was awesome in his first full year as a Seahawk, posting 111 tackles and snagging six interceptions in coverage. He’s got two more years left on his deal. Next to Jones, I believe bringing Drake Thomas back is a formality. His first year with major playing time was a roller coaster, with an alarming 17.1% missed tackle rate, but constant flashes of play recognition and elite speed for the position. Improving as a tackler isn’t impossible, but even if Thomas stays at the level he played in 2025, this room is more than good enough to compete at the highest level.

The special teamers are more than fine. Michael Dickson is the best punter in the NFL, and he’s under contract for four more years. Jason Myers has been up and down throughout his time in Seattle, but his 2025 was a masterpiece, and he’ll head into the last year of his contract with a ton of confidence.