The Seattle Seahawks have made a notable move in free agency by re-signing cornerback Josh Jobe to a three-year contract worth $24 million, as reported by ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler on Monday. At 27 years old, Jobe is the first confirmed free agent to rejoin the Seahawks since the league’s negotiating window opened early that morning.
Overview of Seattle’s Free Agency Activity Amid Major Departures
While the Seahawks retained Jobe, other key players from their recent Super Bowl championship team are moving on. Running back Kenneth Walker III is set to join the Kansas City Chiefs on a three-year deal reportedly worth up to $45 million. Safety Coby Bryant is moving to the Chicago Bears with a three-year, $40 million contract, and edge rusher Boye Mafe is signing a three-year deal valued at $60 million with the Cincinnati Bengals. Jobe stood out as a likely re-signing due to his more manageable contract demands.
Josh Jobe’s Performance and Rise to Starting Cornerback
Jobe’s rise from practice squad member to a key defensive contributor underlines his importance to the Seahawks. In his first full season as a starting cornerback in 2025, he played 16 games and recorded one interception along with 12 pass breakups. During the Super Bowl, he also contributed a crucial third-down pass breakup and a tackle for loss. According to Stathead, among 83 cornerbacks with at least 500 snaps, Jobe had the ninth-lowest completion percentage allowed at 49.5%, ranked 13th fewest yards allowed per target with 5.7, and posted the 22nd-lowest opposing passer rating at 77.0. Pro Football Focus further rated him 18th out of 112 cornerbacks in run defense.
Journey from Alabama to Seattle’s Defensive Core
Jobe went undrafted out of Alabama and spent the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he started three games. After being released during 2024 roster cuts by Philadelphia, he joined the Seahawks’ practice squad and eventually climbed the depth chart to become the third cornerback. He signed a one-year, $2 million deal with Seattle last offseason, establishing himself as a primary outside corner last season before earning the new multi-year contract.
Additional Defensive Retentions Highlight Seahawks’ Offseason Strategy
Alongside Jobe, the Seahawks have also re-committed to linebacker Drake Thomas, who agreed last week to a two-year deal worth $8 million, potentially rising to $9 million. Thomas was a restricted free agent and another important part of Seattle’s Super Bowl-winning defense the team sought to keep intact.
Implications for Seattle’s Defensive Roster Moving Forward
By securing Josh Jobe on a substantial multi-year deal, the Seahawks demonstrate their intention to maintain stability in their secondary amidst a free agency environment with significant player turnover. Jobe’s proven effectiveness in coverage and run defense positions him as a key contributor to Seattle’s defensive plans. Keeping both Jobe and Thomas signals a commitment to retaining foundational players who played pivotal roles in their recent championship success. With other notable defensive stars departing, these signings will likely shape the Seahawks’ defensive identity and effectiveness in the upcoming seasons.
Corner Josh Jobe back to Seattle for three years and $24M, per source.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) March 9, 2026
