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Seahawks Lose Key Players, Retain Two Amid Free Agency

3/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks lost players in NFL free agency, including Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III signing with the Kansas City Chiefs for $45 million.
Safety Coby Bryant heads to the Chicago Bears.
Edge rusher Boye Mafe will join the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Seahawks retained Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal and Josh Jobe on a three-year, $24 million deal, reflecting a cautious approach.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement redefined player contracts and free agency, reinstating rules from 1993 that required four years of experience for unrestricted free agency. With a salary cap of $120.375 million, teams like the Seattle Seahawks adapted by investing heavily in key players, reflecting the ongoing balance between talent acquisition and financial constraints that continues to shape the league's competitiveness.

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Story summary

The Seattle Seahawks lost players in NFL free agency, including Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III signing with the Kansas City Chiefs for $45 million.
Safety Coby Bryant heads to the Chicago Bears.
Edge rusher Boye Mafe will join the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Seahawks retained Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million deal and Josh Jobe on a three-year, $24 million deal, reflecting a cautious approach.

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