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By Nelson Espinal
Contributing Sports Reporter
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The Seattle Seahawks are losing 18 players to free agency this offseason after their successful Super Bowl run that concluded on Sunday.
The Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots on Sunday, dismantling a team that had been consistent throughout the season. They won with their standout defense, which did not feature many stars, but as a unit, it was well-positioned by head coach Mike McDonald.
More impressively, most of the Seattle team is still relatively young and features many players either in the middle of their physical prime or about to enter it.
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However, multiple key contributors will be hitting the free agency market, and should get paid — either by the Seahawks or another team.
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Who are the Seattle Seahawks free agents?
The list of unrestricted free agents includes S Coby Bryant, CB Josh Jobe, RT Josh Jones, EDGE Boye Mafe, WR Rashid Shaheed, LB Chazz Surratt, RB Kenneth Walker III, CB Tariq Woolen, and WR Dareke Young.
In terms of restricted free agents, the Seahawks have WR Jake Bobo, S A.J. Finley, DL Brandon Pili, TE Brady Russell, LS Chris Stoll, LB Drake Thomas, and WR Cody White. Restricted free agents can negotiate with any team unless they receive a quality offer that includes first refusal and draft compensation.
Finally, Seattle has two exclusive-rights free agents: RB George Holani and S Ty Okada. This designation means that if his original team offers him a one-year deal at the league minimum, he cannot negotiate with any other team.
Who should the Seahawks re-sign?
Out of their free agents, Shaheed, Walker, and Jobe are three of the standout names. Walker just won the Super Bowl MVP and proved to be a championship-caliber lead back who will get paid handsomely.
On defense, Jobe and Woolen are starting cornerbacks, a position that can be replaced quite easily through the draft or free agency, but head man Mike McDonald may appreciate opening up their wallet and keeping players who know his system.
Mafe and Surrat are two other defenders whom McDonald may prioritize in free agency.
The Seahawks will have cap space to spare in free agency to bring some of those players back, but there may need to be a few tough calls.
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