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Reports: Seahawks Nixed Last-Second Boye Mafe Trade With Chiefs

The reversal signals Seattle’s choice to protect defensive depth during a 6-2 start.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Kansas City made a late, strong push for Boye Mafe, with at least one party believing a deal was done before Seattle pulled back right before the deadline.
  • Mafe stays in Seattle for the remainder of the season as a pending free agent after a modest statistical start in 2025.
  • The Seahawks made a separate move on deadline day by acquiring wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the Saints.
  • The Chiefs left the deadline without any additions and also explored a move for Jets running back Breece Hall, according to multiple reports.
  • The near-trade highlights contrasting deadline strategies under the later cutoff, with Seattle also retaining cornerback Riq Woolen.