The Seahawks have spent the preseason making it clear they’re not done searching for help, even with plenty of confidence in the roster they already have. Seattle added cornerback Trevon Diggs near the end of camp for depth, and he’ll open the regular season on the practice squad with plans for him to work into the secondary once he’s ready. The team also brought in Terrion Arnold, though the former Detroit Lions cornerback will start the year on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
That kind of activity says a lot about where John Schneider and Mike Macdonald stand on roster building: if they think there’s a weak spot, they’re willing to keep digging. For now, Seattle is expected to go into Week 1 with what it has. But if the opener leaves them uneasy, there are still free agents who could make sense.
One place the Seahawks may want to keep watching is safety. The team has Ty Okada, Julian Love, and Nick Emmanwori active there, while AJ Finley, Rodney Thomas II, and Maxen Hook are on the practice squad.
That’s not a lot of cushion, especially after Seattle already explored Donovan Wilson, who was part of the Dallas defense during defensive coordinator Aden Durde’s time there. Wilson never signed, but he would bring experience as a reserve after appearing in 98 games with 75 starts.
Right guard is another spot that could come under the microscope fast. Anthony Bradford started every game there in 2025, but PFF ranked him 70th out of 81 qualified guards with an overall score of 50.6.
Bradford had a strong camp, but if the opener exposes problems, Seattle could look hard at veteran Kevin Zeitler. He’s entering his 15th NFL season, has 213 career starts, and posted a 74.5 PFF grade with the Tennessee Titans in 2025, which ranked 13th at the position.
At 36, Zeitler would fit the profile of a short-term answer for a team that wants stability now. He also looks like the kind of veteran who could be interested in joining a contender, which is why the fit with Seattle stands out.
The backfield could be another area worth monitoring. Jadarian Price and George Holani are lined up as the primary backs heading into Week 1, with Price expected to try to handle the load and Holani providing support as RB2.
But there are real unknowns there. Price has not taken a snap in the NFL, and Holani goes into 2026 with only 83 rushing yards and one touchdown.
If Seattle wants a more proven option, Kareem Hunt is sitting there. He recently worked out for the Detroit Lions and still had 611 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs this past season. Hunt also brings a long track record as a receiver, with 267 career catches for 2,209 yards and 18 touchdowns.
He may not be the same player he once was, but Hunt still offers something useful, especially in short-yardage situations and around the goal line. For a Seahawks team that has already shown it’s willing to keep adding insurance, that could be enough to keep his name in the mix.
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Arnold is one of three players the league moved to the exempt list, alongside Denver linebacker Jonathon Cooper and Green Bay running back Josh Jacobs, each facing separate legal issues. For Seattle, the immediate impact is mostly about planning and optics, but the larger problem is harder to ignore: a defensive backfield already trying to settle into game-week routine now has to do it with one of its key names suddenly unavailable and the timeline for resolution still unsettled. [Read more 🡒]
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For John Schneider and Mike Macdonald, the appeal appears to go beyond one role. Smith is seen as a smart, reliable player who can help in the nickel and on special teams, the sort of piece that can push the Seahawks third-cornerback battle into a tougher, more interesting springboard for the rest of the roster. In a competition where every rep matters, adding a player with that kind of versatility only raises the pressure on everyone else trying to stick. [Read more 🡒]
Seahawks Could Have An Unexpected Receiver Battle Brewing
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For Seattle, a tryout like this is less about headlines than about finding out whether a player can push for a spot in a crowded room. Floriea arrives with a chance to make a case, and the Seahawks will get a firsthand look at whether his camp momentum can carry over into a roster fight that still has room for another intriguing name. [Read more 🡒]