The deadline for NFL teams to place the franchise tag or transition tag on players passed on Tuesday afternoon, and once again the Seahawks declined to use either of those tags.
This is the eighth straight offseason the Seahawks have declined to use either tag, having last done so in 2010 when the franchise tag was used on kicker Olindo Mare.
With no players tagged, the Seahawks have several 2017 starters heading for free agency when the new league year begins next week, including defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, tight end Jimmy Graham and receiver Paul Richardson.
Seahawks general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll both said at the NFL scouting combine that they hope to re-sign all of their top free agents, but they realize the market for those players will dictate what they are able to do.
"We want all these guys back," Schneider said. "It's just a constant puzzle. I know you guys are probably tired of hearing that. But it's this constant puzzle. You're trying to put stuff together all the time. It's a big challenge. The cool thing we have going for us is that March 14 is when we kind of get back, we're going to get back into the office, recalibrate after studying this whole weekend, listen to everything we're listening to, sit down and make some sound decisions. Pete and I have a lot to discuss."
League wide, five players were franchised, Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry, Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah, Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence, Rams safety Lamarcus Joyner, and Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell, while the Bears used the transition tag on cornerback Kyle Fuller.
Take a look back through the years at photos of current Seahawks players participating in the annual NFL Combine.
Virginia offensive lineman Oday Aboushi goes through a drill during the NFL Combine in Indianapolis Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Defensive lineman Cliff Avril of Purdue runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Western Michigan offensive lineman Willie Beavers runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texas A&M defensive lineman Michael Bennett runs a football drill at the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2009. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Missouri offensive lineman Justin Britt runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Offensive lineman Duane Brown of Virginia Tech runs a drill at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2008. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Stanford defensive back Alex Carter runs the 40 yard dash during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday, February 23, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Kam Chancellor of Virginia Tech poses for a headshot during the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. on Feb. 27, 2010. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Michigan defensive lineman Frank Clark runs a drill during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, February 22, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Johnny Vy)
Tennessee defensive back Justin Coleman runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 23, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Michigan wide receiver Amara Darboh runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Southern Mississippi quarterback Austin Davis throws a pass as he runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
South Carolina running back Mike Davis runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Colorado State defensive back Deandre Elliott runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kentucky linebacker Josh Forrest runs a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in Indianapolis. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Alabama running back Jalston Fowler runs a drill during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Miami's Jimmy Graham runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Central Florida defensive back Shaquill Griffin runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan defensive back Delano Hill runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas A&M offensive lineman Germain Ifedi runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Texas Tech defensive lineman Branden Jackson performs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Maryland defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson runs a drill during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 in Indianapolis. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Texas A&M University offensive lineman Luke Joeckel performs field drills at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
North Carolina defensive lineman Nazair Jones runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Oregon defensive lineman Dion Jordan runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Alabama running back Eddie Lacy looks on during the NFL football Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana on Sunday, February 24, 2013.. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Kansas State wide receiver Tyler Lockett runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Southern California running back Tre Madden poses for a headshot during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Clemson defensive back Byron Maxwell runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Kansas defensive back Bradley McDougald runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Michigan State defensive end Malik Mcdowell runs a drill at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis. (Perry Knotts via AP)
West Virginia defensive end Noble Nwachukwu does the long jump test at the NFL football scouting combine, Sunday, March 5, 2017 in Indianapolis. (AJ Mast via AP Images)
Boise State offensive lineman Rees Odhiambo poses for a headshot during the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
LSU offensive lineman Ethan Pocic participates in the bench press at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center, Thursday, March 2, 2017 in Indianapolis. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Notre Dame running back C J Prosise runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 26, 2016. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Central Michigan running back Thomas Rawls runs a drill during the 2015 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Indianapolis, IN. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Alabama defensive lineman Jarran Reed runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Colorado wide receiver Paul Richardson makes a catch during a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Missouri defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, Feb. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Stanford defensive back Richard Sherman runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
University of Louisville defensive end Marcus Smith runs through drills at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, on February 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Ben Liebenberg)
Texas' Earl Thomas runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 2, 2010. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Colorado defensive back Tedric Thompson runs a drill at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine at the Lucas Oil Stadium, Monday, March 6, 2017 in Indianapolis. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Cincinnati defensive back Mike Tyson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio State tight end Nick Vannett performs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)
Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson throws as he runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Mississippi State linebacker KJ Wright runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
