The Seattle Seahawks announced on Thursday that they have signed 15 players to future contracts, including running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones, both of whom participated in the team’s recent Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots. These signings secure their places on the Seahawks’ 90-man offseason roster as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
Depth at Running Back Gains Importance Amid Roster Uncertainties
While neither Akers nor Jones played on offense during the Super Bowl, they contributed on special teams during the win. This offseason, depth at running back will be especially critical for the Seahawks as their Super Bowl MVP, Ken Walker, enters free agency and Zach Charbonnet faces a recovery period after tearing his ACL in the playoffs. These circumstances make Akers and Jones vital to the Seahawks’ plans going forward.
Additional Players Elevate Offseason Roster Ahead of Next Season
Akers and Jones were promoted from the practice squad for the Super Bowl, joining 13 other players who have similarly made the transition from practice squad or injured reserve to secure future deals. These players include wide receivers Tyrone Broden, Montorie Foster, and Ricky White; tackles Logan Brown; cornerback Tyler Hall; safety Maxen Hook; center Federico Maranges; linebackers Chris Paul, Jamie Sheriff, and Ja’Markis Weston; and nose tackles J.R. Singleton and Bubba Thomas. Running back Jacardia Wright also signed a future contract, adding further depth to the team.
Signings Provide Stability as Seahawks Prepare for Offseason Challenges
By locking down these players, the Seahawks are reinforcing their roster ahead of a period marked by significant changes and recovery efforts. The additions of Akers, Jones, and others form a foundation that will support the team’s efforts to maintain competitiveness following last season’s championship success. The upcoming offseason decisions will determine how this core group shapes the Seahawks’ strategy for the season ahead.
