The Seattle Seahawks officially re-signed quarterback Drew Lock this week, marking his return to the Pacific Northwest and bringing the team’s quarterback count to four on the current 90-man offseason roster. Despite this depth, the Seahawks appear far from finished when it comes to evaluating and potentially adding talent at the quarterback position.
The organization recently hosted a pre-draft visit with Jalen Milroe, the dynamic former Alabama starter who helped lead the Crimson Tide to the College Football Playoff. His visit adds fuel to growing speculation that Seattle remains in the market for a young quarterback, even after bringing Lock back into the fold. General Manager John Schneider had previously hinted at this direction, emphasizing his belief that this year’s draft class of quarterbacks is stronger than widely perceived.
Speaking on Seattle Sports 710, Schneider addressed Lock’s signing and how it factors into their broader quarterback strategy. He emphasized that the addition of Lock does not necessarily close the door on selecting a quarterback in the upcoming draft. “I think it’s a great situation,” Schneider explained. “We have four guys that we really like. But it doesn’t preclude us from doing anything in the draft. We’re still going to assess what’s out there.”
Schneider went on to explain that Seattle moved swiftly to finalize Lock’s deal once they saw interest from other teams. “Drew had other opportunities, so we figured we better wrap this up, kind of put a bow on it, get him in the building, and then let’s see what happens in the draft,” he said. He added that finding the ideal quarterback fit is rarely easy, and having someone like Lock in place provides stability while they continue their search for long-term options.
The Seahawks’ current quarterback room now consists of veteran Sam Darnold, expected to be the starter; Drew Lock, a familiar face with starting experience; Sam Howell, acquired earlier this offseason; and Jaren Hall, a developmental prospect. Schneider noted that Lock and Howell are expected to compete for the backup role behind Darnold, while any incoming rookie would likely be groomed as a developmental project — someone to learn and grow within the system without immediate pressure to contribute.
With Schneider’s comments and Milroe’s visit both signaling ongoing interest, it’s clear that Seattle’s front office is still weighing its options. The Seahawks are likely to keep their eyes open for value picks during the draft, particularly on Day 2 or Day 3, where they may find a high-upside quarterback to mold for the future.
This approach reflects a strategic blend of short-term preparedness and long-term vision. While they’ve assembled a reasonably solid quarterback rotation for the 2025 season, the door remains open for the addition of a young prospect who could eventually develop into a franchise cornerstone — something Seattle has been chasing since the departure of Russell Wilson.
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