Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider pulled off a miracle a year with the sort of magical offseason that no one saw coming. Nearly every decision worked out as expected, with some players blossoming into even more important contributors than originally hoped. Now that his team is getting ready to play in Super Bowl LX, those pieces are going to become a bit more expensive.
If the Seahawks pull off a win against the New England Patriots on Super Bowl Sunday, those players who are scheduled to hit free agency can expect a considerable boost on the open market—some more than others.
Let's take a look at a few who might price themselves out of Seattle with an impressive championship performance, win or lose.
Some Seattle Seahawks players stand to make a lot more money if they can generate a highlight or two in Super Bowl LX.
Boye Mafe, DL
On the surface, it looks like Seahawks' former second-round pick (2022) is hitting the market at the wrong time. The stat sheet will tell you that Mafe had a frustrating season with a career-low 2 sacks in 17 games up front, but those who watched the games know differently. Mafe was consistently disruptive for a deep rotation, and as a pass rusher who just turned 27 years old, it's safe to project plenty of prime seasons ahead. The Seahawks would love to bring him back, but a breakout in Super Bowl LX could make it hard for them to stay in the bidding for some team ready to import some help.
Kenneth Walker, RB
Most players cashing in on Super Bowl performances are likely getting paid by other teams. In this instance, it's hard to see the Seahawks allowing Walker to leave, no matter the price, with Zach Charbonnet on the mend from a torn ACL. Walker was already one of the NFL's most dynamic backs, but he proved he could stay healthy this season, which changed the price tag considerably going into a second contract. Spotrac places his market value at $8.4 million annually over a four-year stretch, but that total could climb toward $10 million with a memorable Super Bowl.
Rashid Shaheed, WR
Seattle would love nothing more than to retain every player on this list, but it's hard to see the bidding for Rashid Shaheed's services not climbing a bit too high for John Schneider this spring, especially if he makes the sort of plays in Super Bowl LX that he's been making since arriving in the Pacific Northwest. The receiver/returner is a plus asset in many facets, making him a dynamic weapon on offense and special teams. He signed a one-year extension in '25 (with the Saints) for $5.2M, but Spotrac's market value calculator has him ready to earn nearly 3x that amount. One thrilling return under the lights should cement that security.