
There’s a popular adage in the NFL that says teams shouldn’t aim to be the biggest winner in March due to all the disastrous free-agent signings over the years.
There’s some truth to that, but the Seahawks and Patriots made substantial investments last free agency and ended up meeting in Super Bowl LX. Seattle’s 2025 free-agent class was headlined by quarterback Sam Darnold, and New England went all in for defensive tackle Milton Williams, one of many moves made during coach Mike Vrabel’s first season in New England.