Pre-snap Reads 3/18: Are The Seahawks Preparing To Make A Big Splash?

In Today’s Links: the first piece of the Seattle Seahawks’ 2026 schedule is revealed, several looks at the offseason so far, a very specific draft preview from Rob Rang, what needs to go well for the ‘Hawks to repeat, and a lil bit more. Hope you are well. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!

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Seahawks News

What could go right? – Seaside Joe
3 things the Seahawks hope will go right to win the next Super Bowl

Stacy Rost: How do champion Seahawks ace the offseason? – Seattle Sports
If splashy moves lead to high grades, then the Seattle Seahawks’ offseason so far is pretty dull.

Rob Rang’s 2026 Draft Preview: 2026 Draft Doppelgangers Who Could Replace Departing Free Agents – Seahawks.com
Draft analyst Rob Rang looks at prospects who could fill the vacancies of players the Seahawks lost in free agency.

Report: Seahawks will open 2026 NFL season playing their 1st-ever Wednesday game – The News Tribune
Looks like the Seahawks’ defense of their Super Bowl title will begin with a unique opener. That is, on a day they’ve never played.

Seahawks Wisely Slow Played Free Agency With 2026 NFL Draft Class in Mind – Emerald City Spectrum
Moments after the NFL’s legal tampering period opened on March 9, Seattle Seahawks fans quickly experienced the downside of bringing home the Lombardi Trophy, as Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker III started the festivities by securing a record-setting three-year, $43 million free agent contract from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Does Jaylen Waddle trade re-open the possibility of acquiring De’Von Achane? – Seahawks Draft Blog
A blockbuster trade has been completed today, with the Broncos acquiring Jaylen Waddle from the Dolphins. They’ve paid a steep price, giving up a first and third round pick, while swapping fourth rounders.

4 Things Seahawks Could’ve Done Better in First Week of Free Agency – si.com
The Seattle Seahawks should have been more conservative in the first week of NFL Free Agency and could’ve done some things better.

Submit your questions for Michael-Shawn Dugar’s mailbag – The Athletic
The first wave of NFL free agency is past, and the Seattle Seahawks’ roster has gone through some changes, with four players leaving for sizable contracts, several players re-signing and a few external additions. What’s on your mind? Michael-Shawn Dugar is here to answer your questions.

NFC West News

Grade the Arizona Cardinals 2026 free agency moves – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals are through the first week of free agency and have made a lot of moves, including adding two additional free agents on the defensive side of the ball yesterday.

49ers need to focus on one hole after busy start to free agency – Niners Nation
The 49ers need to address one position after they lost a player to retirement this offseason.

Rams are Super Bowl favorites, but is that ideal? – Turf Show Times
Do fans prefer to be favorites or underdogs?