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The NFL's best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rosters

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Seahawks Re-Sign Linebacker Drake Thomas The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Drake Thomas at the beginning of the new league year. Check out the top plays from Thomas' 2025 season.

MARCH 11 • SEAHAWKS.COM

PHOTOS: Drake Thomas Top Shots Of The 2025 Season The Seahawks re-signed linebacker Drake Thomas to a multi-year deal on March 11, 2026. Check out the top photos of Thomas from the Super Bow...

MARCH 11 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Rashid Shaheed returning to the Seahawks on a $51 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed is returning to the Super Bowl champion Seahawks on a $51 million, three-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Seahawks bring back cornerback Josh Jobe on a 3-year deal, AP source says

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Josh Jobe have agreed to a three-year contract

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Report: Seahawks, LB Drake Thomas agree on 2-year deal worth up to $9 million Deadspin | Report: Seahawks, LB Drake Thomas agree on 2-year deal worth up to $9 million

MARCH 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Inks two-year deal Thomas signed a two-year, $8-million contract with the Seahawks on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The starting inside linebacker has a chance to make $9 million in total, per Rapoport. Thomas took over a starting role early in the 2025 season for Tyrice Knight and broke out, recording 96 tackles (47 solo), including 3.5 sacks, and eight pass breakups, including an interception, and then 18 tackles (seven solo) in three playoff games. He appears to have earned a starting role for 2026 as well.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Thomas move could reveal what Seahawks are really planning The Seattle Seahawks didn't let Drake Thomas go anywhere this offseason, which might imply what they are doing next.

MARCH 5 • 12THMANRISING.COM

Seahawks agree to new 2-year deal with LB Drake Thomas, AP source says

The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and linebacker Drake Thomas have agreed to a two-year contract

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Breaks out in 2025 Thomas finished the 2025 season with 96 tackles (47 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, eight pass breakups and an interception through 17 regular-season games. He added 18 ta...

Impact Thomas didn't begin the year as a starter, but he quickly overtook Tyrice Knight (concussion) for the top strongside linebacker job after just a couple of weeks. A third-year pro our of NC State, Thomas averaged 44.6 defensive snaps per game and finished second on the team in tackles and second in tackles for loss. Thomas is poised to be a restricted free agent this offseason.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Thomas Joins 'The Insiders' For Exclusive Interview Two days After Seahawks' Win In Super Bowl LX Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas join "The Insiders" for an exclusive interview a win in Super Bowl LX in his first season as an NFL...

FEBRUARY 11 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Ernest Jones IV Annihilates Patriots O-Line For A TFL Of TreVeyon Henderson Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas leads the charge through the New England Patriots offensive line to make space for linebacker Ernes...

FEBRUARY 9 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Set for Santa Clara Thomas (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of the Super Bowl LX matchup against the Patriots, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Thomas has been a full participant in four consecutive practice sessions dating back to last Friday. The starting strongside linebacker is ready to play in Sunday's winner-take-all contest and build on his NFC Championship Game performance, where he logged six tackles on the way to a victory over the Rams.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 3 • Associated Press

Set to suit up Thomas (shoulder) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Super Bowl LX, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Thomas upgraded to full participation in Friday's practice after being a limited participant earlier in the week. The linebacker sustained a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of last Sunday's NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams, but appears to be in playing shape. Thomas will have another week to recover before he must take the field to battle the Patriots for the chance to hoist the Lombardi trophy.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Thursday's walkthrough Thomas (shoulder) was a limited participant during Thursday's walkthrough practice, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Thomas continues to recover from a shoulder injury that he sustained during the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' NFC Championship Game victory over the Rams on Sunday, when he logged six tackles (one solo). Super Bowl LX doesn't take place until Sunday, Feb. 8, so Thomas will have additional time to recover from his injury before facing the Patriots.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing shoulder issue Thomas (shoulder) was estimated as a limited practice participant on the Seahawks' injury report Wednesday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas' shoulder was banged up during the final two minutes of the NFC Championship, and the injury is still bugging him as Seattle begins prepping for the Super Bowl. With fellow starting linebacker Ernest Jones already dealing with a chest injury, Thomas' health could be crucial against a run-first Patriots offense.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with shoulder injury Thomas (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's NFC Championship Game against the Rams.

Impact Thomas is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return, though the game is in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter. Tyrice Knight and Boye Mafe would be in line for more snaps at linebacker should the Seahawks' defense take the field down the stretch.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks LB Drake Thomas Comes Up With 'Clutch' Interception To Help Seal 13-3 Win Seattle’s Week 18 win was a dominant performance by the defense, that included an interception by linebacker Drake Thomas.

JANUARY 4 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Ernest Jones IV: "We Play And Fight For Each Other" Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV celebrates the NFC West title win, highlighting the defense's impressive performance in holding the 49er...

JANUARY 4 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Ernest Jones IV: "We Play And Fight For Each Other" | Seattle Seahawks Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV celebrates the NFC West title win, highlighting the defense's impressive performance in holding the 49er...

JANUARY 4 • SEAHAWKS.COM

49ers' offense goes silent against Seahawks, costing them NFC's No. 1 seed

San Francisco's offense had been nearly unstoppable heading into a showdown with Seattle with the No. 1 seed in the NFC at stake

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Seahawks' Win Over the 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC West and No. 1 seed with a win over the 49ers. Here's what to take away.

JANUARY 4 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Seahawks' Win Over the 49ers

Can't-Miss Play: Drake Thomas Snags Ball For Tip Drill INT San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's pass goes off the hands of running back Christian McCaffrey and is picked off by Seattle Seaha...

JANUARY 4 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Seahawks secure No. 1 seed in NFC and division title with dominant 13-3 win over 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks have secured the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

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The NFL's best teams use Day 3 of the draft to build winning rosters

Rashid Shaheed returning to the Seahawks on a $51 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Seahawks bring back cornerback Josh Jobe on a 3-year deal, AP source says

Seahawks agree to new 2-year deal with LB Drake Thomas, AP source says

Unheralded players who could make a big impact in the Super Bowl

49ers' offense goes silent against Seahawks, costing them NFC's No. 1 seed

4 Takeaways From the Seahawks' Win Over the 49ers

Seahawks secure No. 1 seed in NFC and division title with dominant 13-3 win over 49ers