Cam Akers, Velus Jones sign future contracts with the Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks have signed 15 players to future contracts, including running backs Cam Akers and Velus Jones, who participated in their Super Bowl LX victory over the New England Patriots. Both players contributed on special teams during the game. The signings come as the Seahawks face uncertainty in their running back lineup, with Super Bowl MVP Ken Walker entering free agency and Zach Charbonnet recovering from an ACL injury sustained during the playoffs. Akers and Jones were promoted from the practice squad for the Super Bowl. Additionally, the Seahawks signed wide receiver Tyrone Broden, tackle Logan Brown, wide receiver Montorie Foster, cornerback Tyler Hall, safety Maxen Hook, center Federico Maranges, linebackers Chris Paul, Jamie Sheriff, Ja’Markis Weston, nose tackles J.R. Singleton, Bubba Thomas, wide receiver Ricky White, and running back Jacardia Wright to future contracts.