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The Seattle Seahawks announced a series of roster moves after the Super Bowl.
The Seattle Seahawks are multitasking by celebrating a Super Bowl win while already building a roster for the future. Seattle announced the signings of 15 players to futures/reserves contracts.
All 15 players were previous members of the team’s practice squad. Seattle signed two running backs who played a role during the team’s Super Bowl run.
One of the more notable names the Seahawks signed is running back Cam Akers. Additionally, Seattle signed playmaker Velus Jones Jr., who played a role on special teams for Seattle. The Seahawks also inked running back Jacardia Wright to a futures deal.
Akers is now a two-time Super Bowl champion as the veteran was also part of the Los Angeles Rams‘ championship run during the 2021 season.
Here’s what you need to know about the Seahawks’ first moves of the NFL offseason.
The Seahawks Signed 15 Players to Reserve Contracts Headlined by WR Ricky White III, RB Cam Akers & RB Velus Jones Jr.
The simplest way to understand a futures/reserve contract is that it gives an NFL team the chance to retain the rights for promising young players ahead of next season. This does not guarantee the player will make the final 53-man roster ahead of Week 1. It does prevent another franchise from signing Akers, Jones and the other Seahawks players.
Seattle also announced the signing of the following 12 players on February 12: wide receiver Ricky White III, wideout Tyrone Broden, receiver Montorie Foster, tackle Logan Brown, cornerback Tyler Hall, safety Maxen Hook, center Federico Maranges, linebacker Chris Paul Jr., linebacker Jamie Sheriff, defensive tackle J.R. Singleton, defensive tackle Bubba Thomas and linebacker Ja’Markis Weston.
White is a name to watch as the receiver posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons as a college football standout wideout at UNLV.
Ken Walker, Rashid Shaheed & Riq Woolen Are Among the Seahawks’ Key Free Agents
Seattle is headed for a busy offseason with several notable free agents including Super Bowl MVP running back Kenneth Walker, cornerback Riq Woolen and Rashid Shaheed among other players. Additionally, the Seahawks face a decision on star receiver Cooper Kupp as Seattle has an out in his deal this offseason.
Running back continues to be a focal point in Seattle with Zach Charbonnet recovering from a season-ending ACL injury. Akers and Jones provided the Seahawks with insurance behind Walker once Charbonnet was sidelined.
The Seahawks opted to lean on George Holani as the team’s RB2 for the remainder of the NFL playoffs after Charbonnet was injured. Akers, Jones, Holani and any new additions could be battling for carries in 2026 if Charbonnet is unable to return for the start of the season.
Seahawks RB Ken Walker on NFL Free Agency: ‘I Feel Like (the Seahawks) Feel Good About Me as Well’
There will be no shortage of suitors for Walker in NFL free agency, especially after posting a career game on the world’s stage during the Super Bowl. Both Walker and the Seahawks have expressed mutual interest in getting a new deal done, but Seattle must be willing to spend in order to retain the talented running back.
“I’ve been here four years, so you know I’ve gotten to know a lot of stuff about Seattle, and you know a lot of the city, and I feel like they feel good about me as well,” Walker explained to reporters on February 6, per NFL.com.
“So if it was my choice, though, I’d definitely stay.”