Pre-Snap Reads 6/30: An early look at the Seahawks 2026 free agents

Pre-Snap Reads 6/30: An early look at the Seahawks 2026 free agents
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Some big Seahawks names have contracts expiring soon.

Technical difficulties have links up late. Apologies but happy Monday nevertheless. We’ve got a rundown of Seattle Seahawks free agents, DK Metcalf comparing Rodgers to Russ, and a big NFL trade that will see DK be teammates with a former rival. Thank you for being here.

Seattle Seahawks News

Seahawks 90-Man Rundown: FCS Star Isas Waxter Battling For Secondary, Special Teams Role — Emerald City Spectrum
Incredibly productive when healthy in five seasons with Villanova, Isas Waxter was one of a handful of FCS players to earn an NFL combine invite and may play the right position to vie for a roster spot with the Seahawks as an undrafted signee.

Where are your Seahawks 2026 free agent priorities? — Seaside Joe
You're the Seahawks GM now: Which upcoming free agents would you prioritize?

2025 NFL offseason: Biggest surprise players on each team, including the Seahawks - ESPN
Some are fighting for starting spots while others are battling for key depth roles. Here's who have made an early impression.

DK Metcalf sees similarities between Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson - SI
New Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf sees similarities between his new quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Seattle Seahawks teammate Russel Wilson.

Around the NFC West

Budda Baker excited for Cardinals' future despite 'more losing than winning' over first eight seasons
Regardless of past frustrations, Arizona safety Budda Baker has faith the current iteration of the Cardinals can be the ones to turn things around.

QB Mac Jones coached hard by 49ers in attempt to revive career - ESPN
Jones, the No. 15 overall pick in 2021, joined his third team in hopes of learning from Kyle Shanahan.

49ers' Deommodore Lenoir arrested in L.A. on obstruction charge - ESPN
49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday night on a charge of obstruction of justice, police said.

Rams OC Mike LaFleur: Puka Nacua more confident in his elite skills - NBC Sports
Puka Nacua took on a new role as a leader of the Rams' wide receiver group with Cooper Kupp's departure this offseason, but that's not the only change that the team has seen in him since the end of the 2025 campaign.

Around the NFL

Dolphins, Steelers swap Jalen Ramsey, Minkah Fitzpatrick in trade - ESPN
The Dolphins have agreed to trade three-time All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Steelers in exchange for three-time All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Colts' Alec Pierce looking for big season in contract year - ESPN
Pierce is out to prove he's more than a deep threat, but he's not focused on where he may play in the future.

What is Tight End University? The Travis Kelce-founded event that featured a Taylor Swift cameo - The Athletic
The “Tight Ends and Friends” concert Tuesday night put the event in the spotlight this year when Taylor Swift gave a surprise performance.

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