Heading into the offseason, Earl Thomas’ departure was a foregone conclusion. Frank Clark sticking around was as well, whether it was going to be via the tag or an extension. K.J. Wright’s future with the Seahawks, however, was all but certain.
Wright was fresh off the most injury riddled season of his career and, early on in 2018, had looked like a shell of his former self. It wouldn’t have been a shock to see Wright leave Seattle. Instead, the longest-tenured Seahawk received a two-year extension. Had Wright not been re-signed—independent of Mychal Kendricks’ status—linebacker would’ve become a legitimate need for Seattle in the draft.