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Seahawks Retain Mafe, Reject Chiefs Trade Before Deadline

11/9/2025

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The Seattle Seahawks kept linebacker Boye Mafe, refusing a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs before the NFL trade deadline to pursue Super Bowl aspirations.
Reports indicated the deal was nearly finalized, with some believing it had been completed.
Boye Mafe is in his fourth season and has recorded 13 tackles this year.
Both teams are left contemplating the missed opportunity.

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Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks kept linebacker Boye Mafe, refusing a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs before the NFL trade deadline to pursue Super Bowl aspirations.
Reports indicated the deal was nearly finalized, with some believing it had been completed.
Boye Mafe is in his fourth season and has recorded 13 tackles this year.
Both teams are left contemplating the missed opportunity.