Preseason football is back for the Seattle Seahawks, and Saturday night’s opener against the Dallas Cowboys comes with a few roster questions worth watching closely.
The most notable one won’t play out just yet. Running back Jadarian Price is set to sit out because of a leg issue, delaying his chance to make a move in his battle with George Holani. That fight for a spot will have to wait until next week, but there are still three position battles with real intrigue in this first exhibition game.
At cornerback, the focus is on the CB3 job, with Noah Igbinoghene and Nehemiah Pritchett currently in the mix. Terion Arnold could complicate things, but for now the competition appears to be between those two.
Pritchett is entering his third season and has been open about wanting a larger role. In 2025, he was used mostly on special teams, though he has flashed at base defense and now has a chance to break through after Riq Woolen’s exit.
Igbinoghene brings a different resume. The former first-round pick never matched that draft billing, but he has played well over the last two years with Washington and has looked solid in Seahawks practices.
He also has the flexibility to line up in the slot, which strengthens his case. Saturday gives him a chance to show he can be trusted against one of his former teams, even if the game itself won’t settle the competition.
Safety is another spot with some movement behind the starters. Ty Okada appears to have his role locked in, but the backup jobs are still unsettled.
Bud Clark was viewed early as a challenger for Okada’s spot and has had a strong camp. AJ Finley has also been performing well, but unless he can separate himself from Clark, he may end up handling special teams duties.
That makes this preseason game especially important for Finley as the depth chart takes shape.
Rodney Thomas is another name to keep in mind. He sits lower on the listed depth chart, but he has been getting reps in three-safety packages and could wind up with a bigger role than many expected.
Then there’s the quarterback battle behind the starter. Drew Lock is lined up as the QB2, and the expectation is that he keeps that job again in 2026. But Jalen Milroe offers more juice and could push the conversation in a different direction if he shows enough.
The key for Milroe isn’t just the highlight-reel stuff. He has to handle the small details, too.
If he can run the offense efficiently from the pocket, he could start applying pressure to Lock. If that happens, Seattle may have its most compelling battle of all.
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