The Seattle Seahawks rode one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses to victory in Super Bowl LX (a 29-13 win over the New England Patriots on February 8, 2026), ranking elite across multiple categories under head coach Mike Macdonald:
6th in total defense
10th in passing defense
3rd in rushing defense
1st in scoring defense
However, one of their key players may be on the way out.
Feb 9, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald speaks during the Super Bowl LX winning head coach and most valuable player press conference at Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2026; San Francisco, CA, USA; Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike MacDonald speaks during the Super Bowl LX winning head coach and most valuable player press conference at Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Seahawks Predicted to Lose Key Safety Coby Bryant in Free Agency: Raiders Emerge as Top Landing Spot Post-Super Bowl LX
A major contributor to this unit was starting safety Coby Bryant, a versatile 2022 fourth-round pick who transitioned seamlessly from cornerback to safety. In the 2025 season, Bryant finished fifth on the team with 66 tackles and second with four interceptions (part of seven picks over the last two seasons, per advanced stats).
However, Bryant’s four-year rookie contract expires on March 11, 2026, making him an unrestricted free agent. With Seattle facing tough cap decisions amid other key impending free agents (e.g., CB Tariq Woolen, RB Kenneth Walker III, EDGE Boye Mafe, WR Rashid Shaheed), retaining all their young talent could prove challenging.
Greg Auman’s Prediction: Bryant Signs with Raiders
Fox Sports analyst Greg Auman, in his top-100 free agents breakdown (published around February 2026), ranks Bryant No. 14 overall and predicts he won’t return to Seattle—instead joining the Las Vegas Raiders.
Auman wrote:
“Bryant, 26, is another part of Seattle’s amazing 2022 draft class, a fourth-rounder who has deftly shifted from corner to safety and has seven interceptions in the last two seasons. Like any Super Bowl team, the Seahawks will be hard-pressed to keep all of their young talents coming off rookie contracts.
It might be a choice between Bryant at $12 million-$14 million a year over their young corners. We have Seattle with five free agents in the top 50, and that could increase with success in the Super Bowl.”
Prediction: Signs with Raiders.
Why the Raiders Make Sense for Bryant
Oct 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs after the catch as Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) defends during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Oct 5, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (88) runs after the catch as Seattle Seahawks safety Coby Bryant (8) defends during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images
Las Vegas enters the 2026 offseason with significant cap flexibility (reports peg them near the top-2 in available space, around $80M+), allowing aggressive pursuit of defensive upgrades. Under new head coach Klint Kubiak (hired after his OC role in Seattle), the Raiders aim to rebuild a competitive roster quickly—Bryant’s ball-hawking skills (consistent coverage, low passer ratings allowed, and recent INT production) would pair well with stars like Maxx Crosby and address secondary needs.
Bryant (turning 27 in March 2026) has quietly become a reliable starter: strong in coverage (passer ratings under 78 in recent seasons), though with some tackling inconsistencies (higher missed-tackle rate in 2025). His market value projections hover in the $12-14M per year range on a multi-year deal, affordable for cap-rich teams like the Raiders but potentially a tough re-sign for Seattle.
Broader Seahawks Free Agency Outlook
Seattle’s championship window remains open thanks to Macdonald’s scheme and young core, but the offseason includes tough calls. Other top free agents (Woolen, Walker, Mafe, Shaheed) could force prioritization—losing Bryant would sting the secondary, but cap realities might necessitate it.
Seahawks fans: Realistic to let Bryant walk for cap reasons, or must they pay up to keep the defense intact? Raiders fans: Would Bryant be a game-changer in Vegas? Share your thoughts below! Stay tuned as the 2026 offseason unfolds.
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