Seahawks free agency rumors: The latest buzz on Rashid Shaheed, Kenneth Walker III
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine is drawing to an in depth, and whereas the primary focus is meant to be the draft prospects and the way they measure up (actually and figuratively) towards their friends, Indianapolis can be gossip central for what groups might plan to do as free agency approaches.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler have been on the mix all week gathering intel and maximizing their listening expertise to report what they’ve heard relating to a few of the prime names both set to hit free agency or doubtlessly put on the commerce block. Here are their Seattle Seahawks related tidbits on two massive names on offense.
The speedy huge receiver and return specialist did not catch a landing go from Sam Darnold, however he nonetheless made an impression within the operating recreation and was phenomenal as a kick and punt returner. Shaheed was in the midst of a profession 12 months with the New Orleans Saints prior to the mid-season tradeand in a weak free agent market he stands out as a receiver who might command additional exterior consideration.
Rival groups count on Buffalo to strongly tackle huge receiver within the coming weeks. And a number of league executives are linking Rashid Shaheed or Romeo Doubs to the Bills. Alec Pierce will almost definitely be out of their value vary.
Some across the league are linking Shaheed to the Raiders. The feeling is that Las Vegas likes him so much, though it will likely be selective on the place if the cash will get too out of hand.
Seattle is extra probably than to not prolong Jaxon Smith-Njigba in some unspecified time in the future this offseason, whereas Cooper Kupp figures to be right here to remain for 2026. With Tory Horton on the mend following a shin damage, together with Jake Bobo and Dareke Young set as much less outstanding free brokers, there are some legitimate query marks in regards to the place for the Seahawks.
The Super Bowl 60 MVP had the healthiest season of his NFL profession and was sensational all through the ultimate few weeks of the season. At the second, the very best profile extension of a free agent is Javonte Williams, who stayed with the Dallas Cowboys on a three-year, $24 million cope with $16 million assured. A modest contract for a operating again who made a terrific first impression with Dallas after his time with the Denver Broncos.
For now, that is the benchmark for would-be free agent operating backs. Here’s extra from ESPN:
The backs who sound like they’ve a great likelihood to prime Williams’ quantity are:
Breece Hallwho will both get a deal executed with the Jets earlier than Tuesday’s tag deadline or receive a franchise or transition tag
Kenneth Walker III, who feels like he is producing sufficient exterior curiosity to spell the tip of his time in Seattle
Travis Etienne Jr.., who sounds unlikely to be tagged by the Jaguars and may have a pleasant market.
If you’re taking out the soon-to-be launched Aaron Jones, the operating backs making north of $10 million/12 months on common are Kyren Williams, James Cook, Josh Jacobs, Alvin Kamara, Jonathan Taylor, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, and Saquon Barkley. The salary cap for 2026 is set at just over $300 millionwhich might spring Walker to hitch that $10 million/12 months record. Franchise tagging Walker might price over $14 million, and it is extraordinarily unlikely the Seahawks resort to that.
“Legal tampering” begins on Monday, March 9, with the league 12 months and the official begin of free agency starting on Wednesday, March 11.
