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Seahawks' offseason moves fall short
Seahawks' early 2026 moves show slow progress despite salary cap adjustments.
In brief
Seahawks' early 2026 moves show slow progress despite salary cap adjustments. Seahawks' 2026 offseason moves have not yet delivered results as their running game and defense struggle with early returns. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Seahawks' slow start
Sam Darnold avoids comparing this season to last year, calling it the 2026 Seahawks.
“I’m not going to compare last year and this year. It’s the 2026 Seahawks. There are a lot of things that we need to get better at, and I’ll just leave it at that.”
Offseason moves
General manager John Schneider made moves to maintain team momentum but early results are mixed.
Running game struggles
Kenneth Walker III leads NFL in yards per carry but running back injuries and poor performance hurt the game.
Rashid Shaheed's role
Shaheed re-signed for $51 million but struggles to incorporate consistently in offense.
Defensive changes
Dante Fowler Jr. added but has only one tackle in six games after Boye Mafe signed with Bengals.
Cornerback situation
Seattle added cornerbacks but some face legal issues or play sparingly.
2026 draft class
Price and Clark's rookie seasons bucked by injuries, with minimal impact from other draft picks.
Offensive coordinator
Brian Fleury hired after Kubiak left but team struggles with scoring and third-down conversions.
Current standings
Seahawks sit 3-3 with home game against Kansas City next.
Coach's statement
Coach Mike Macdonald says they're evaluating solutions, not questioning people.
“We’re not questioning people. We’re evaluating. We’re finding solutions. I’m responsible for the performance of the team, so we have to do a great job of that. I believe in our guys. I believe in all of our guys.”
What to remember
Seahawks' 2026 offseason moves have not yet delivered results as their running game and defense struggle with early returns.
