Seahawks’ 2023 free agents: Geno Smith likely stays, but who goes?

Geno Smith is Seattle’s most important free agent, but general manager John Schneider and coach Pete Carroll also have several other notable players slated to hit the market this offseason. Schneider in those radio interviews said that he has a “drop-dead number” in negotiations, meaning he’d like to keep Smith in Seattle but at a salary that benefits both parties. Notable Geno Smith-related exchanges between @IanFurnessSea and #Seahawks GM John Schneider on: • Getting Geno re-signed • building a SB-caliber roster after paying a QB • balancing paying that player versus having a drop-dead number in negotiations pic.twitter.com/tdNmNKHM6r — Dugar, Michael-Shawn January 25, 2023 Poona Ford: Carroll said Seattle “overplayed” Ford and played him more as a five-technique and three-technique instead of nose tackle, where Carroll feels Ford is at his best. Seahawks' 2023 restricted free agents Player Position Age Tanner Muse LB 26 Ryan Neal S 27 Penny Hart WR 27 Ryan Neal: Starting in place of the injured Adams, Neal appeared in 14 games and finished with a career-high 66 total tackles while proving to be one of the team’s most impactful players. Reed, Jets: 73.7 passer rating allowed, one interception, 12 passes defensed, two touchdowns allowed and 0.8 yards allowed per coverage snap Darius Slay, Eagles: 73.5 passer rating allowed, three interceptions, 14 passes defensed, three touchdowns allowed, 1.0 yards allowed per coverage snap Carlton Davis, Buccaneers: 75.4 passer rating allowed, one interception, 12 passes defensed, two touchdowns allowed, 1.4 yards allowed per coverage snap Jackson can be retained for the league minimum.