Pre-snap Reads 3/25: Devon Witherspoon Next Up To Secure A Seahawks Future

In Today’s Links: how the Seattle Seahawks’ salary cap is shaping up after a recent spate of signings, coaching accolades for our squad’s coaching staff, scouting notes, prospect breakdowns, and a mock draft. C’mon. It’s Wednesday. We are almost there. Thanks for being here. Go, ‘Hawks!

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Seahawks News

Next-year moves vs. Moves for next year – Seaside Joe
Do the Seahawks draft a WR now for next year or wait until next year?

Stacy: Why Witherspoon deal could be trickier for Seahawks – Seattle Sports
When the Seattle Seahawks exercised the fifth-year options on the rookie contracts for both Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Devon Witherspoon last Friday, fans knew what would come next. Spending that much money on two former first-round picks would be a tough pill to swallow, but tougher still would be trying to return to a Super Bowl without them.

Where Seahawks’ salary cap space sits after JSN deal – Seattle Sports
The Seattle Seahawks took care of a major to-do list item by inking Jaxon Smith-Njigba to a massive long-term contract.

Seahawks Justin Hinds Wins 2025 John Teerlinck Memorial Defensive Line Coach of the Year – Seahawks.com
Seattle’s defensive line coach Justin Hinds was awarded the 2025 John Teerlinck Memorial Defensive Line Coach of the Year Award.

Seahawks Maintain Present/Future Cap Flexibility Amid Receiver Spending Spree – Emerald City Spectrum
Kicking off a busy Monday in late March with a bang, the Seattle Seahawks worked swiftly to reward Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba with a record-setting extension, making the superstar receiver the highest-paid player at his position in NFL history with a four-year, $168.6 million contract.

My latest batch of scouting notes including a linemen, receiver and defensive backs – Seahawks Draft Blog
Billy Schrauth (G, Notre Dame)….

How Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Extension Impacts Seahawks’ 2026 Cap Space – si.com
Even after dishing out a massive amount of money, the Seahawks still have wiggle room.

THIS is how I believe the SEAHAWKS are going to approach this year’s draft (FULL MOCK) – Seahawks Forever w/ Dan Viens
In this episode, I break down my latest traits-based mock draft — one built around the idea that Seattle could address running back early, then spend the rest of the draft targeting upside, athletic traits, and culture/team fit. This isn’t just about plugging holes. It’s about projecting the kind of players this front office may believe it can develop.

NFC West News

Draft rumors circling: Are the Cardinals looking to take a QB with the #3 pick? – Revenge of the Birds
The Arizona Cardinals are in a great spot in this year’s NFL draft. They own the third overall draft slot. What isn’t a great spot is how they obtained such a gloriously high draft situation. Nobody wants to lose 14 of 17 games in a season.

Projected 1st round wide receiver is visiting the 49ers today – Niners Nation
Would Denzel Boston be a sign that the 49ers are pivoting how they approach wide receiver, or a Mike Evans replacement?

Rams need to correct course on history of WR draft picks – Turf Show Times
Rams history of WR draft picks in the first two rounds needs a re-write

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(Editor’s note: Hey, everyone! You know that in-5 trivia game that’s on Field Gulls everyday? We did a live version of it for March Madness in Portland, and I’d like to know from you all if you want to see this done at a Seahawks game or training camp at Lumen Field. Please let me know in the comments!)

What will Spoon’s contract look like?