After an impressive 14-year era under Pete Carroll marked by 10 playoff appearances, two Super Bowl trips, and one championship the Seattle Seahawks entered a new chapter in 2024 with Mike Macdonald as head coach. However, despite a respectable 10-7 record in Macdonald’s first season, the team fell short of a playoff berth.
Now, general manager John Schneider is making it clear: if Seattle wants to return to contention, the offensive line must improve. With new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak taking over, fortifying the trenches is a top priority. But for fans hoping for a splashy free-agent spending spree, Schneider has delivered a harsh reality check.
“You can’t just throw money at something to fix it,” Schneider stated via ProFootballTalk, acknowledging past mistakes and vowing not to repeat them.
Fixing the Seahawks’ Biggest Weakness Won’t Be Easy
Seattle’s offensive line struggled mightily last season, ranking as the NFL’s second-worst unit and posting the league’s lowest pass-blocking grade. The result? Quarterback Geno Smith was sacked 50 times one of the highest totals in the league. To make matters worse, key linemen Laken Tomlinson and Stone Forsythe are set to hit free agency.
Schneider will likely turn to the draft for reinforcements, but free agency could also be a necessity. Fortunately, this year’s market is loaded with talent, featuring stars like Chiefs guard Trey Smith, Ravens tackle Ronnie Stanley, Vikings tackle Cam Robinson, Jaguars guard Brandon Scherff, and Jets tackle Morgan Moses.
Unfortunately for Seattle, money is a major problem. The Seahawks are currently $13.4 million over the salary cap, meaning they’ll need to make significant roster cuts just to get under the league’s $272.5 million limit for 2025.
With no financial flexibility, Schneider and the Seahawks may have no choice but to rely on bargain-bin veterans and rookies to bolster the O-line hardly an ideal scenario for Kubiak’s first season running the offense.
