Three Free Agents the Seahawks Could Sign to Bolster Their 2026 Roster

Seattle’s front office has never been shy about tweaking the roster. After landing cornerback Trevon Diggs in the preseason and stashing former Lions corner Terrion Arnold on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, GM John Schneider and head coach Mike MacDonald are still scanning the free‑agent market for the right pieces.

If the team walks out of its Week 1 opener feeling a little uneasy about depth at safety, guard or running back, three names keep popping up in conversations around the league office.

Donovan Wilson – Safety

Wilson spent the past few years anchoring Dallas’s secondary, and he knows defensive coordinator Aden Durde from their days together on the Cowboys staff. That familiarity could make his transition to Seattle smoother than most. Seattle currently lists only Ty Okada, Julian Love and Nick Emmanwori as active safeties, with AJ Finley, Rodney Thomas II and Maxen Hook relegated to the practice squad. Adding Wilson would hand the Hawks a seasoned player who’s started 75 of his 98 career games – a reliable veteran presence that could step in right away if injuries strike.

Kevin Zeitler – Right Guard

Right guard is perhaps the most glaring question mark on the offensive line. Anthony Bradford started every snap in 2025, but a Pro Football Focus grade of 50.6 placed him near the bottom of the league’s qualified guards. At 36, Zeitler is still punching above his weight; last season he posted a 74.5 PFF grade with the Tennessee Titans – the 13th‑best rating at the position. With 213 career starts under his belt, he could provide a short‑term, high‑quality upgrade while Seattle decides on a long‑term solution.

Kareem Hunt – Running Back

Seattle entered 2026 with Jadarian Price and George Holani listed as the primary backs. Price is a rookie who hasn’t taken a regular‑season snap yet, and Holani’s career numbers – 83 yards and one touchdown – are modest at best. That leaves the Seahawks with a question: what if the backfield can’t shoulder the workload? Kareem Hunt, who logged 611 rushing yards and eight touchdowns for Kansas City last season, remains a potent short‑yardage and goal‑line option. He’s also a proven receiver out of the backfield (267 catches for 2,209 yards in his career). A workout with Detroit showed he’s still got a few gears left, and Seattle could use that veteran punch near the end zone.

None of these players have signed yet, but the Seahawks have shown they’re willing to act quickly when a need emerges. Whether it’s Wilson’s defensive savvy, Zeitler’s veteran steadiness on the line, or Hunt’s nose‑to‑goal power, each could fill a specific gap that Seattle hopes to tighten before the season truly gets underway.

In the end, the real test will be how the team’s early‑season performance shapes the urgency to move. If the Hawks find themselves scrambling after the first few games, you can bet these three names will be at the top of the short list.