The Seahawks are wasting no time getting to work this offseason.
On Thursday, Seattle signed 15 players to reserve/future contracts - a clear signal that the front office is already laying the groundwork for 2026. Every player signed was either on the practice squad or injured reserve by the end of last season, and while these types of signings often fly under the radar, there are some names here worth keeping an eye on - especially in the backfield.
Let’s start with the running backs. The Seahawks brought back Velus Jones Jr., Cam Akers, and Jacardia Wright - three players who could play a real role in reshaping a running back room that’s suddenly full of question marks.
Kenneth Walker III, fresh off his Super Bowl MVP performance, is set to hit free agency when the new league year opens on March 11. That alone creates a massive void.
Add in the uncertainty surrounding Zach Charbonnet, who’s recovering from a torn ACL suffered in the Divisional Round win over San Francisco, and it’s clear why Seattle is stockpiling options.
Jones and Akers were midseason additions who provided depth down the stretch and even suited up for the Super Bowl. Neither saw a heavy workload, but their presence on the game-day roster speaks to the coaching staff’s trust in their ability to step in if needed.
Then there’s Jacardia Wright - a name that might not be familiar to casual fans, but one that turned heads last preseason. The undrafted rookie led the Seahawks in rushing during exhibition play, racking up 147 yards in just three games, including a 61-yard burst that showcased his speed and vision.
Unfortunately, his momentum was cut short when he landed on the practice squad injured reserve in late September. Now healthy, Wright will get another shot to prove he belongs.
On the outside, wide receiver Ricky White III also earned a futures deal. The 2025 seventh-round pick out of UNLV saw limited action in two regular season games, logging 22 total snaps - 13 on offense and nine on special teams - but didn’t record any stats. Still, the Seahawks saw enough to bring him back, likely intrigued by his speed and potential as a depth piece or special teams contributor.
White is joined by fellow wideouts Tyrus Broden and Montorie Foster, both of whom will be looking to carve out a role in a receiving corps that could see some turnover depending on how the offseason shakes out.
In the trenches, Seattle added offensive linemen Logan Brown and Federico Maranges. Brown, a former five-star recruit, brings size and pedigree to the tackle spot, while Maranges adds depth at center - a position that always benefits from extra competition in training camp.
Defensively, the Seahawks brought back a trio of linebackers: Chris Paul Jr., Jamie Sheriff, and Ja’Markis Weston. With Bobby Wagner’s future uncertain and Jordyn Brooks entering a contract year, linebacker depth is something Seattle can’t afford to overlook.
Up front, nose tackles J.R. Singleton and Bubba Thomas return to bolster the interior defensive line, while cornerback Tyler Hall and safety Maxen Hook round out the group, adding competition to a secondary that’s already deep but always looking for playmakers.
Here’s the full list of players signed to reserve/future contracts:
- RB Cam Akers
- **RB Velus Jones Jr.
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- RB Jacardia Wright
- WR Tyrus Broden
- WR Montorie Foster
- WR Ricky White III
- OT Logan Brown
- C Federico Maranges
- **NT J.R.
Singleton**
- NT Bubba Thomas
- **LB Chris Paul Jr. **
- LB Jamie Sheriff
- LB Ja’Markis Weston
- CB Tyler Hall
- S Maxen Hook
These aren’t headline-grabbing moves, but they’re the kind of foundational steps that can pay off when injuries hit or depth is tested during the long grind of an NFL season. And if history tells us anything, it’s that a few of these names will matter more than we think come fall.