The Seattle Seahawks have decided not to tender restricted free agent wide receiver Jake Bobo, making him an unrestricted free agent when the new league year begins on March 11. This move expands the list of Seahawks receivers heading to the open market, following Rashid Shaheed’s recent status change.
Jake Bobo, an undrafted player out of UCLA, has been a well-liked figure among the Seahawks’ fanbase during his three seasons in the Pacific Northwest. Despite limited opportunities this past season, he contributed 34 receptions for 323 yards and three touchdowns during his career and has been a vital part of the team’s special teams unit with nearly 600 snaps.
Potential Impact of Seahawks’ Decision on Bobo’s Future
If the Seahawks had placed a restricted free agent tender on Bobo, it likely would have been a right-of-first-refusal tender, guaranteeing him a one-year deal worth roughly $3.263 million. This amount would have exceeded his total earnings over his previous three seasons combined. Such a tender would have allowed Seattle to match any contract offers Bobo received from other teams. As it stands, Bobo is free to negotiate with any franchise without Seattle having priority or matching rights.
Bobo’s role within the Seahawks’ offense shrank this past season amid changes to the receiving corps, including the arrivals of Cooper Kupp, Tory Horton, and Rashid Shaheed. Additionally, the team favored more two-tight end formations under offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who has since taken a head coaching role with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Decline in Offensive Snaps and Memorable Playoff Contribution
During the 2025 regular season, Bobo had a career-low 117 offensive snaps, recording just two receptions for 20 yards. However, he delivered a critical performance in the NFC Championship against the Los Angeles Rams, catching a 17-yard touchdown in the third quarter that put Seattle ahead 24-13. Despite sustaining a broken hand in that game and undergoing surgery the following day, Bobo played in the Super Bowl two weeks later, demonstrating considerable resilience.
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Related Moves and Offseason Preparation
The news about Bobo follows the Seahawks’ tendering of exclusive rights free agents running back George Holani and safety Ty Okada. These roster decisions signal the team’s approach to managing pending free agents and shaping their squad for the upcoming season.
As the Seahawks prepare for the 2026 draft and offseason, discussions continue regarding their strategies, including potential priorities such as reinforcing the wide receiver group. The team’s evolving composition reflects adjustments made under new leadership and the impact of player movements in free agency.
A couple of veteran wide receivers who were restricted free agents but won't be tendered, per sources — Seattle's Jake Bobo and Atlanta's Malik Heath. Both players will hit unrestricted free agency next week.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 3, 2026
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