2025 Seahawks Depth Chart and Roster Moves

[jammerhawk]

Thanks kidhawk, much appreciated!!!

Updated.

 

[flv2]

I wonder what the hold up is with those two 2nd rd. picks? Could it be guaranteed first contract, offset language, or ???. I’ve read elsewhere that many of the second rd. picks are wanting their total first contract to be guaranteed.

Anyone have any thoughts on these two 2nd round picks?

My thought is that the rookie pay annual increase is set in stone until the next CBA. This increase is at a lower percentage than the increase in the salary cap. From a cap perspective in real terms a rookie costs less this year than he did at the same draft pick position last year. Last year's pick cost less in cap terms than the year before. Since the pay is fixed the only thing teams can offer is an increase in guarantees. Not so long ago only the top 2 overall picks received fully guaranteed contracts. In 2025 the #35 pick is borderline to be fully guaranteed. Next year pick #39 will likely be fully guaranteed.

As of 2024 the last pick in Round 2 had the 1st 2 years salary fully guaranteed, (in addition to the signing bonus). However, the 1st pick in Round 3 only had the signing bonus guaranteed.

It's an ongoing process.

 

[jammerhawk]

Thanks flv that was a thoughtful response and is appreciated.

 

[flv2]

Further to the above both pick #46 and pick #64 in 2024 received 2 years of guaranteed salary on their rookie contracts. The Rams picked #46 this year and he also remains unsigned. It's possible he's asking for 3 years of guarantees. For reference pick #43 in 2024 received 3 years & $50K of year 4 fully guaranteed.

 

[Hawkstorian]

Seahawks Sign TE Mitch Van Vooren

Add TE Mitch Van Vooren

Subtract WR Nate McCollum

This is the time of year where we start to see "waived/injured" pop up, as players are waived but stay on the injured reserve, sometimes for the rest of the season. Many of those players have split contracts, but even that minimum is $490,000 in 2025 and that all adds up against the cap.

The point being, when the team makes moves in OTAs and into training camp, it's a positive that they're able to release guys outright (I mean, not for the player of course).

 

[Jville]

Questions & Answers https://nfldraftdiamonds.com/2025/01/mitch-van-vooren/

 

[MyrtleHawk]

Holy crap we got The Deep on the team?!

 

[jammerhawk]

Thanks to you both Hawkstorian and Jville for your contributions.

This player is yet another highly athletic addition with exceptional size and speed. He's clearly a developmental project but a genuinely interesting addition. Your contributions are appreciated!!!

We’re updated.

Here's more info on this player.

2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Mitch Van Vooren, TE, St. Norbert College

Get to know Mitch Van Vooren: a talented football player, former track athlete, and college standout at St. Norbert College.

nfldraftdiamonds.com

 

[jammerhawk]

Punter Michael Dickson extended 4 years with a new contract.

‘Super Grateful’ Michael Dickson Signs Four-Year Contract Extension With Seahawks

Updated.

 

[jammerhawk]

Seahawks waive TE- 44- Mitch Van Vooren,

Updated.

To me it appears as if the team is looking at numerous prospects at TE which may indicate they'd like some changes to that position group. Time will tell.

Seahawks waive TE Mitch Van Vooren

The Seahawks waived tight end Mitch Van Vooren on Friday, the team announced.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[Appyhawk]

Seahawks waive TE- 44- Mitch Van Vooren,

Updated.

To me it appears as if the team is looking at numerous prospects at TE which may indicate they'd like some changes to that position group. Time will tell.

Seahawks waive TE Mitch Van Vooren

The Seahawks waived tight end Mitch Van Vooren on Friday, the team announced.

www.nbcsports.com

That was too short to be very sweet for anyone involved.

 

[jammerhawk]

This player may be back after he spends some time on things the team wants him to work on. He wasn't here long enough for much more than a team look see though.

 

[jammerhawk]

The Seahawks add another UDFA OLineman to the roster: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/seahawks-sign-ot-luke-felix-fualalo

OT- Luke Felix-Fualalo, Hawaii

Updated.

Here's some more info on this player.

Seahawks fill out roster by adding Australian offensive lineman

Luke Felix-Fualalo received a rookie minicamp tryout back in April.

www.fieldgulls.com

 

[kidhawk]

CB Griffin reunites with Seahawks on 1-year deal

Cornerback Shaquill Griffin is signing one-year deal, $3 million contract with the Seahawks that can be worth up to $4 million, a source told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

www.espn.com

Looks like we are signing Griffin to a one year deal.

 

[jammerhawk]

Thanks kidhawk, always appreciated!!!

Here’s another report: https://www.fieldgulls.com/2025/6/2...l-griffin-returning-seattle-seahawks-nfl-news

He must have lowered his asking price. This area of relative need has been filled with an experienced player who will need to battle to be a starter. I had figured he might be back but $ was the issue.

There will need to be player move, IR, released, or waived once the signing becomes official to stay at the roster limit.
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Updated.

 

[jammerhawk]

NFL transactions report shows that Shaq Griffin was signed yesterday but the team site doesn't, one site is wrong. Here there will need to be a player moved out to allow the team to remain numbers compliant. Perhaps the team site is just S-L-O-W as usual.

 

[Appyhawk]

.com is almost always at least 24 hours behind the fact. If you want current news you have to look elsewhere and hope whatever you're seeing it isn't some kind of spoof!

 

[kidhawk]

FFL transactions report shows that Shaq Griffin was signed yesterday but the team site doesn't, one site is wrong. Here there will need to be a player moved out to allow the team to remain numbers compliant. Perhaps the team site is just S-L-O-W as usual.

He may not even be in town. The team won’t have to make any cuts until he signs on the dotted line. Right now there’s no real rush but I’m sure it’ll be done soon enough.

 

[Hawkstorian]

He may not even be in town. The team won’t have to make any cuts until he signs on the dotted line. Right now there’s no real rush but I’m sure it’ll be done soon enough.

Correct.

 

[Jville]

There could also be a future effective date specified in the contract. No roster adjustment required until that date. Not at all uncommon.