Seattle Seahawks 2023 free agent signings - Seattle Seahawks Blog- ESPN

NFL free agency is off and running, and we're keeping track of every major signing, trade and release of the 2023 offseason, with analysis from our NFL Nation reporters and grades from our experts. The new league year begins March 15 at 4 p.m. ET, which means free agent signings can be made official after that. The first round of the 2023 NFL draft begins April 27 on ESPN.

The Seattle Seahawks decided not to let Geno Smith hit free agency. The Seahawks reached an agreement with their Pro Bowl quarterback on a three-year, $105 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Adam Schefter on Monday. Smith's backup, Drew Lock, is set to enter free agency. The Seahawks have said that re-signing both quarterbacks would be an "ideal situation," though Lock may want to test the waters of free agency and see if there is a starting job up for grabs.

The Seahawks will need to address their inconsistent defense in the offseason, though they are loaded with draft capital — including the No. 5 overall pick — thanks to the Wilson trade. The team has already re-signed kicker Jason Myers, right guard Phil Haynes and special teams captain Nick Bellore.

Here's a breakdown of every 2023 NFL free agent signing by the Seahawks, and how each will impact the upcoming season:

The Seahawks and Smith have reached an agreement on a three-year, $105 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Adam Schefter on Monday.

What it means: Smith’s remarkable comeback story continues with a massive deal from the Seahawks. The timing suggests there was motivation to get it done before Tuesday’s deadline for teams to apply the franchise tag. By getting it done now, the Seahawks avoid what would have been two undesirable