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Emory Hunt’s Seahawks draft analysis centers on adding value to a championship roster, naming Jalen Farmer as the top guard in the 2026 class, with late-round possibilities like Jaydn Ott at running back and under-the-radar targets such as Charles Demmings at cornerback (plus notes on Malachi Lawrence as a potential pass-rush fit), all aimed at sustaining Seattle’s title core through smart, technique-driven picks.
The NFL announced that Seattle will appear in the 2026 Hard Knocks and New England in 2027, marking the first Hard Knocks appearances for both franchises and continuing the league’s practice of featuring training camp and behind-the-scenes access.
The NFL announced Seattle will headline Hard Knocks for the 2026 season and New England will take over in 2027, while Netflix confirms Season 3 of Quarterback will stream in July.
The NFL confirmed the 2026 season opener on Sept. 9 with the Seattle Seahawks raising a Super Bowl banner at Lumen Field, and the league’s first Australia game (Rams vs. 49ers) follows on Thursday. SB Nation ranks potential Week 1 opponents for Seattle, with the Chicago Bears at No. 1 for a high-profile ring-night matchup and other top options including the Chargers, Patriots, Giants, Cowboys, Chiefs, and Cardinals.
The Seattle Seahawks signed star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a multi-year extension after a breakout 2025 season in which he led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards on 119 receptions and 10 TDs, following a 2024 Pro Bowl campaign of 1,130 yards on 100 receptions. The 14-3 Seahawks rode his production to a Super Bowl LX title, and the extension locks Smith-Njigba in Seattle for years as he called the city home and thanked the organization and community.
Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s four-year, $168.6 million extension with Seattle is part of a six-year, $195.17 million package that folds in two remaining years, with $69.13 million guaranteed and roughly $89.1 million in new money over the first three years. The deal emphasizes upfront cash flow and front-loading, helping Seattle manage cap pressures amid rising totals and potentially setting a new ceiling for non‑quarterback receivers. It also signals ripple effects for peers like Puka Nacua and others in JSN’s draft class, while underscoring Seattle’s commitment at receiver and shaping how teams value WR contracts going forward.
Mike Evans leaves the Buccaneers after 12 seasons to sign with the San Francisco 49ers, with Bucs GM Jason Licht calling the departure tough but respectful and Evans saying it’s about football and a new 'second wind.' The Rams re-signed Kamren Curl and anticipate integrating incoming Chiefs cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, with Oregon OL Alex Harkey set for a private Rams workout and buzz about Kirk Cousins as a potential backup if Jimmy Garoppolo isn’t retained. The Seahawks added four players (Emanuel Wilson, Brady Russell, Josh Jones, Rodney Thomas) on short-term deals to bolster the roster.
With free agency winding down, mock drafts place Seattle at No. 32 in the 2026 NFL Draft and are split on the best fit, with frequent mentions of Jadarian Price (RB, Notre Dame), Colton Hood (CB, Tennessee), Chris Johnson (CB, San Diego State), TJ Parker (Edge, Clemson), and Keldric Faulk (Edge, Auburn), among others like Dillon Thieneman (S, Oregon); Seattle also holds picks 64 and 96 in rounds 2-3 and Cleveland’s sixth-rounder, making the board wide open for the first-round decision.
Washington’s plan to tax incomes over $1 million at 9.9% starting in 2028 could erode Seattle’s long-standing free-agent advantage, but the Seahawks’ cap savvy and culture-first approach may keep things steady. The team could accelerate extensions for rookies like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon to lock in core talent before tax implications bite, though most players already face taxes elsewhere and Seattle isn’t prone to chasing top-dollar free agents.
A proposed 9.9% millionaire tax in Washington, set to take effect in 2028, could affect Seahawks recruiting by reducing top players’ after-tax pay and making the state less attractive versus tax-friendly locales; GM John Schneider said it would sting from a recruiting standpoint as teams compete for talent.
Kenneth Walker III agreed to join the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year contract worth about $43–$45 million (roughly $28.7 million guaranteed), leaving Seattle after the Seahawks wouldn’t meet his asking price. At 25, Walker sought maximum earnings while in his prime, and KC appears to be retooling its backfield. Seattle had planned Zach Charbonnet as the lead back, but injuries and depth concerns—including Charbonnet’s ACL tear—opened the door for Walker’s departure. This move continues the pattern of Super Bowl MVPs switching teams in free agency.
As the 2026 league year nears, Seattle is amid trade chatter and eyeing upgrades at edge rusher, potentially targeting Maxx Crosby or Jonathan Greenard. To finance a deal, they could move players like Tyrice Knight, Christian Haynes, Olu Oluwatimi, or Derick Hall, and perhaps draft capital, all while weighing roster balance at linebacker and center.
The Seattle Seahawks are set to be sold with 100% equity on the open market; industry expectations put the final price between $9 billion and $11 billion, far above book value, driven by rising NFL franchise valuations and league-wide revenue. Past deals have shown valuations climbing, and the highest bidder will win in what could be a record-setting sale.
Seattle named Brian Fleury, previously with the San Francisco 49ers, as its new offensive coordinator, replacing Klint Kubiak and signaling a coaching staff shake-up as the team moves into the offseason after its Super Bowl win.
Seattle hired Brian Fleury, the 49ers’ run-game coordinator and tight ends coach, to replace Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator, keeping the Kyle Shanahan-based system Seattle used to post a high-scoring season. Fleury, 47, has been on Shanahan’s staff for seven seasons and previously coached George Kittle and worked with Sam Darnold in 2023. The move could free QBs coach Andrew Janocko to join the Raiders as OC, while offensive line coach John Benton is expected to stay, preserving continuity on Seattle’s revamped staff.