The NFC West’s offensive line picture is starting to take shape, and the Seattle Seahawks have put themselves in a strong spot heading into 2026.
Seattle’s front five was a real difference-maker in 2025, and that growth helped fuel the Seahawks’ run to Super Bowl 60. Even better for Seattle, the group is intact. All five starters are back, and position coach John Benton remains in place despite offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak leaving for the Las Vegas Raiders.
That continuity matters, and it gives the Seahawks a clear edge in this division race. From left to right, Charles Cross, Grey Zabel, Jalen Sundell, Anthony Bradford and Abe Lucas are set to line up together again, giving Seattle a starting five that should be tough to beat.
The San Francisco 49ers come next. Trent Williams is back after an offseason contract dispute, and that alone stabilizes the left side.
Dominick Puni has already landed a lucrative extension, while Colton McKivitz gives the Niners a solution at right tackle. For Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey, it’s a balanced group with plenty to like.
The Los Angeles Rams have talent inside, but the edges are where the concern starts. Steve Avila and Kevin Dotson give them two high-quality guards, yet both tackle spots remain uncertain with Alaric Jackson and Warren McClendon Jr. The Rams have a complete roster overall, but the line still carries some question marks.
At the bottom are the Arizona Cardinals, even though there’s reason for optimism. Paris Johnson Jr. has grown into a franchise left tackle, and the team used an early second-round pick on starting right guard Chase Bisontis. Still, this is a unit that’s improving rather than finished, which keeps Arizona in rebuilding territory for now.
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