Chazz Surratt

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		43	48	—	—
2025		11	11	0.0	0
2024		17	28	0.0	0
2023		14

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Spotrac flags Chazz Surratt's contract as a market-rate deal; FanVerdicts grades it C- Contract Value Index because the production-to-pay ratio shakes out accordingly. At $1.4M AAV, Surratt is earning depth-linebacker money for depth-linebacker production—his 2025 season yielded 11 tackles across 11 games, a modest counting line that tracks with a reserve role. The linebacker market doesn't command premium dollars for rotational contributors, and Seattle's front office has correctly valued him as such; there's no overpay here, but there's no exceptional value either. At 29 years old and in his fifth NFL season, Surratt is a veteran role-player in the back half of his prime, not a long-term core asset, which aligns perfectly with a one-year structure that preserves flexibility. The Seahawks' decision to retain him as part of their depth rotation ahead of their playoff push reflects sound resource management—a low-risk, positionally versatile reserve who contributes on special teams without demanding starter money. The C- CVI grade reflects that this is exactly what it appears to be: an efficient, forgettable transaction that neither helps nor hurts the cap balance, allowing Seattle to address depth without consequence as they chase their Super Bowl window.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Chazz's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Snap share and per-play impact line up to a D+ performance grade for Chazz Surratt. The 29-year-old has deteriorated into a below-average contributor at linebacker, a significant step down from what the Seahawks clearly hoped to retain when they brought him back on a one-year deal during their Super Bowl run. In the 2025 season, Surratt logged 11 tackles across 11 games, which translates to minimal production for a rotational defender tasked with meaningful snaps. His durability remains intact — availability matters, especially for depth rotation — but the raw counting stats underscore that he's functioning as a backup-caliber option rather than a reliable every-down presence. The sentiment around his re-signing is decidedly positive, with Seattle's front office and fanbase viewing him as a smart, cost-effective depth pickup who brings versatility and proven special teams value; however, the on-field reality is that Surratt is no longer a productive tackler, which limits his upside in a competitive secondary game. At this stage of his career, he's best deployed as a reserve linebacker who eats snaps in reduced roles and contributes on coverage units — a far cry from a primary contributor on a legitimate championship roster.

How Chazz Compares at the Position

Chazz Surratt ranks 231st of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Chazz between Khalid Kareem (D+) just ahead and Trevor Nowaske (D+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Seattle's retention of Chazz Surratt has generated overwhelmingly positive sentiment, earning an A+ grade from fans and media alike. The versatile linebacker's one-year deal is being celebrated as astute roster management, with multiple outlets praising the Seahawks for securing a valuable depth piece who brings both positional flexibility and proven special teams contributions. While the modest contract terms suggest limited league-wide interest, Seattle's fanbase views this as exactly the type of smart, under-the-radar move that builds championship-caliber depth. Media coverage has consistently highlighted Surratt's ability to fill multiple linebacker roles, with his previous activation from injured reserve demonstrating the coaching staff's genuine confidence in his abilities. The consensus is that Seattle struck gold with a low-risk, high-reward signing that addresses depth concerns without breaking the bank.