Seahawks’ Grip Slips: Seattle Struggles to Maintain Footing in the NFC West
The balance of power in the NFC West is shifting, and the Seattle Seahawks appear to be caught on their heels. Following a quiet free agency period and a string of unfortunate early-offseason departures, the Seahawks are facing a crisis of identity. Their once-vaunted grip on the division is slipping, and the front office is scrambling for answers.
A Roster in Transition
Seattle’s struggles are rooted in the trenches. The inability to consistently generate a pass rush without blitzing has left their young secondary highly exposed, while the offensive line continues to suffer from miscommunications and penalties. The coaching staff faces immense pressure to scheme around these roster deficiencies, otherwise, Seattle risks falling permanently behind their heavily-armed division rivals as the 2026 season approaches.
