Surratt arrives as Seattle’s veteran option at inside linebacker, bringing the experience from Vikings, Jets, and 49ers. His signing signals a practical depth play, giving Seattle a credible fallback behind Jones and Knight and potential sub-packages where he can contribute in coverage and run fits.

Chazz Surratt, a North Carolina standout with All-ACC and All-American honors who went No. 78 overall to Minnesota in 2021, spent time with Jets before signing with SF in May to compete for a backup LB role. He was released as SF trimmed depth, signaling strong competition among linebackers and a preference for younger options.