With the first wave of 2025 free agency taking the NFL by storm and the draft looming just around the corner, the Seattle Seahawks are heading in a new direction. Noticeably, it’s a fresh look on offense, featuring a new quarterback and two pivotal wide receivers.
While the defense retains most of last year’s core, the addition of DeMarcus Lawrence hints at an interesting dynamic shift for the team. Needless to say, the changing landscape and upcoming draft introduce an element of uncertainty, potentially unsettling for some of Seattle’s returning players.
With only about half of the 53-man roster seemingly locked in, competition is heating up for those last few coveted spots.
Here are three Seattle Seahawks players who might find themselves on the chopping block come the 2025 season:
Cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett
Seattle’s draft strategy in 2024 raised eyebrows when they snagged two cornerbacks from Auburn, considering their secondary didn’t scream for reinforcements at the time. With the likes of Devon Witherspoon, Riq Woolen, Tre Brown, and Mike Jackson already in place, it was a puzzle.
DJ James, one of the draftees, didn’t make the active roster, and Pritchett, although he did, unfortunately, struggled. Allowing 13 completions on 18 targets and missing nearly 30% of his tackles doesn’t bode well for his case.
His struggles with speed and physicality are glaring, and given Woolen’s impending contract end and sporadic play, Seattle might eye another corner in the 2025 draft. This could easily squeeze Pritchett out of the lineup and in search of a new team.
Defensive Lineman Mike Morris
Morris’s potential cut from the team would be a tough pill to swallow—after all, he played college ball under Seattle’s head coach Mike Macdonald. However, NFL loyalty has its limits, particularly when production hasn’t kept pace.
With only 96 snaps on defense to show over two seasons, primarily making his mark on special teams, Morris hasn’t solidified a large role on defense. Seattle’s front line is already robust, featuring standouts like Leonard Williams, Jarran Reed, and Byron Murphy II.
Plus, the likelihood of the Seahawks investing in youthful interior linemen in the draft is high, further complicating Morris’s standing. While he’s not a bad player, he hasn’t yet shown standout qualities needed to secure his spot.
Wide Receiver Jake Bobo
Jake Bobo is the kind of player fans root for, but even the heartiest of cheers can’t mask a production dip in year two. With the shuffle in Seattle’s receiver corps—Lockett released and Metcalf traded, alongside newcomers Cooper Kupp and Marquez Valdes-Scantling—Bobo’s situation is anything but secure.
New offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak might see Bobo differently, but with the possibility of Seattle bringing in youth in the upcoming draft, Bobo could slip down to the fifth spot on the depth chart. He’ll be in direct competition with up-and-comers like Dareke Young.
As it stands, Bobo’s significant contribution on special teams might not be enough to stave off the speed and potential of guys like Cody White. As tough as it would be to see Bobo depart, if Seattle’s offense becomes a numbers game, he might need to find a new home.
