March 11 marks the opening of the NFL’s free agent negotiating window with the new league year set to kick off March 13. Below is a live, running tracker of moves impacting the Seattle Seahawks.
Lost to Vikings: Defensive tackle Shamar Stephen
ESPN’s Dan Graziano is reporting Stephen is headed back to Minnesota on a three-year deal. Seattle had signed him last offseason as a free agent along with fellow defensive lineman Tom Johnson.
Lost to Bears: Running back Mike Davis
Running back Mike Davis will be signing with the Chicago Bears on a two-year, $6 million contract with a max value of $7 million. Rashaad Penny is expected to assume Davis’ duties this season.
Lost to Lions: Cornerback Justin Coleman
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport is reporting the Lions are planning to sign Coleman to a four-year, $36 million contract, making him the NFL’s highest-paid nickel. Seattle’s re-signing of King gives the Seahawks depth at the position.
Re-signed to Seahawks: Defensive back Akeem King
On March 8, the Seahawks re-signed their first restricted free agent of the offseason, coming to terms with defensive back Akeem King on a one-year, $1.4 million dollar contract.
