A sampling of national-media reaction as the Seahawks continue to navigate NFL free agency.
NFL free agency officially got underway on Wednesday (with a negotiating window for agents open two days before), and the Seahawks were in the headlines plenty over the course of the first few days.
Seattle was able to retain defensive tackle Ahtyba Rubin, cornerback Jeremy Lane, wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and punter Jon Ryan. The Seahawks lost linebacker Bruce Irvin, defensive tackle Brandon Mebane, guard J.R. Sweezy and offensive lineman Alvin Bailey.