The Seattle Seahawks have committed over $600 million in contract value to retain key players following their Super Bowl victory, betting on continuity and trusting quarterback Sam Darnold. The team aims to repeat as champions despite losing veteran talent, addressing needs through the draft, particularly at running back.
The Seahawks prioritized keeping their championship roster largely intact, spending significantly to re-sign players. This includes trusting Sam Darnold to continue his recent positive performance, with future contract considerations set aside for now. The team is banking on maintaining success within the NFL’s toughest division.
Seattle won the championship with the league’s top-ranked defense and an Offensive Player of the Year. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is expected to continue as a key receiver, supported by new RB1 Jadarian Price and Rashid Shaheed, who has had a full offseason to integrate into the team. The Seahawks believe few internal factors threaten their title defense.
Jadarian Price was a key addition, selected in the first round of the draft. He will join a running back platoon with Zach Charbonnet (recovering from a torn ACL), George Holani, and Emanuel Wilson. The offense, previously coordinated by Klint Kubiak (now head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders), operated with a roughly 50/50 run-pass split and utilized a wide zone blocking scheme, which aligns with Price’s strengths. Price is described as a patient runner who excels at identifying developing holes, with the quickness to improvise and the power to gain tough yards.
The Seahawks experienced some attrition, but mitigated losses through investment. Kenneth Walker III’s departure was addressed by drafting Jadarian Price, and Riq Woolen’s reduced playing time in 2025 lessened the impact of his exit. Boye Mafe will be missed, but Derick Hall demonstrated similar productivity in fewer snaps. However, safety Coby Bryant’s departure is considered the most significant loss; he recorded four interceptions without allowing a touchdown while playing deep, and had an -8.1 percent catch rate over expected in coverage. Ty Okada will be tasked with filling Bryant’s role.
Seattle anticipates a breakout season from running back Jadarian Price. With Kenneth Walker III now with the Kansas City Chiefs and Zach Charbonnet recovering from an ACL tear, Price steps into a depleted running back room. He was a college RB2, but Notre Dame’s RB1 was the third overall pick in the draft. Price averaged six yards per carry in relief duty for the Fighting Irish and will join an offense that expects to utilize his skills.
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