The Winter Olympics in Italy may have wrapped up, but the action is just heating up in Indianapolis as the NFL gears up for the 2026 Draft. Teams are knee-deep in player evaluations, looking to bolster their rosters for the upcoming season. But before the draft excitement kicks in, free agency is set to shake things up, with big names potentially swapping jerseys as teams aim to fill roster gaps and boost their competitiveness.
For the reigning World Champion Seattle Seahawks, the focus is on navigating the waters of free agency. Key players like Ken Walker, Rashid Shaheed, and a significant portion of their secondary-Tariq Woolen, Coby Bryant, and Josh Jobe-are poised to test the market as unrestricted free agents. With free agency looming and the legal tampering period on the horizon, teams now have clarity on the 2026 salary cap.
The cap is set at $301.2 million, slightly below the $303.5 million many had anticipated. This adjustment means Seattle's projected cap space, as calculated by OverTheCap.com, will be trimmed by $2.3 million. As it stands, the Seahawks have $59.6 million in total cap space and $56.4 million in effective cap space.
While these figures don't account for costs associated with retaining exclusive rights or restricted free agents, they provide General Manager John Schneider and Head Coach Mike Macdonald with ample flexibility. The Seahawks are well-positioned to make strategic moves, setting the stage for another potential championship run.