The Seattle Seahawks were a finely-oiled machine last season. There weren't many areas for improvement, and while that doesn't mean they can get complacent, it gives them the freedom to be extremely intentional with every move they make.
That's why even those players who seem to be on the outside looking in might have a better shot at making the roster than other guys elsewhere. They wouldn't have even made it through the door unless John Schneider and Mike Macdonald liked what they could bring to the table.
Considering that, plus the team's thinnest positions, we'll talk about one offseason signing and two late-round rookies who, against all odds, might actually have a shot at staying with the team come Week 1.
The Seattle Seahawks will most likely keep these roster-bubble players
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
The Seahawks have the best wide receiver in the game in Jaxon Smith-Njigba. With Cooper Kupp and Rashid Shaheed, it's hard to believe any other pass catcher will have much of a role with the offense in 2026.
That said, sixth-round pick Emmanuel Henderson Jr. reportedly turned some heads in minicamp after some tough days at OTAs. He's a big-play specialist who can be out there as a situational guy, another deep-ball threat for Sam Darnold.
The Seahawks are paying Shaheed a lot of money, and having Henderson Jr. take some of his special teams snaps should help them keep him healthy and fresh for when it counts. He also has 14 special teams tackles.
Emanuel Wilson
The Seahawks signed former Green Bay Packers backup running back Emanuel Wilson in an attempt to pick up the slack for the injured Zach Charbonnet and the departed Kenneth Walker III. Then, they drafted Jadarian Price.
With all the hype surrounding Price and George Holani, it seemed that Wilson's stay in Washington would be short-lived. That said, the Seahawks may not want to put that much weight on their rookie right out of the gate.
Holani is better suited for a passing-down role, but Wilson can alleviate Price's burden early on in the season. He's shifty and has been efficient, averaging 4.5 yards per carry for his career. He may not finish the season with the team, but he has a strong case to start it.
Andre Fuller
The Seahawks lost Riq Woolen in free agency and gave Josh Jobe a big payday. He'll start opposite Devon Witherspoon, with Nick Emmanwori and Noah Igbinoghene taking care of business in the slot. Still, there's an interesting battle for depth in the boundary.
Andre Fuller gives them a similar profile to Woolen's, though he's three inches shorter. He's another big-bodied, physical jumbo cornerback, and with Toledo's recent history of developing starting-caliber cornerbacks, he's worth the gamble.
The Seahawks also took Michael Dansby in the seventh round, but Fuller's physical skills and body of work make him a more appealing prospect, given that he provides a different profile from what they already have on the roster.
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