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Seahawks add veteran experience up front by signing OT Bobby Hart
Seattle brought in tackle depth on Monday, tapping a long-tenured NFL starter with recent game action and a history of full-season starts at right tackle.
The Seattle Seahawks signed veteran offensive tackle Bobby Hart on Monday, a move aimed at strengthening their offensive line depth ahead of the grind of training camp. Hart’s addition gives the Seahawks another experienced option at tackle, someone who has already navigated the league’s most demanding stretch, when starters inevitably face fatigue and minor bumps that test a roster’s depth.
In making room for the new body, Seattle waived rookie receiver Levi Wentz, who had signed with the team as an undrafted free agent. The Seahawks also noted the timing in the broader offseason schedule, completing a six-practice OTAs run by June 4 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.
Hart enters Seattle with a résumé built around durability and starting experience. He has appeared in 108 career games with 75 starts, according to NFL player stats. Those starts include the best kind of reference points for an offensive line coach, two seasons of full participation at right tackle: he started all 16 games in 2018 and 2019 for the Cincinnati Bengals.
More recently, Hart spent the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Chargers, appearing in 10 games with eight starts. That matters for a team trying to keep its development curve steep, because it adds an offensive line player who has been in NFL game plans within the last year rather than only through practice reps.
The Seahawks’ decision to add Hart also reflects a common NFL roster-building principle for the offseason. As teams work through OTAs and the lead-up to camp, depth at tackle becomes a premium because it allows coaches to rotate starters, protect continuity at guard and center, and adjust protection schemes when matchups shift.
For Seattle, the next step is how Hart fits into the unit’s pecking order during the summer. If he’s able to provide stable reps at multiple tackle alignments, he could become a reliable bridge option behind the group the Seahawks plan to feature most often. Either way, the signing underscores that the Seahawks intend to build a more complete offensive line rotation rather than relying solely on their younger players to absorb every pressure point.
Why It Matters
- Signing Hart adds experienced tackle depth at a position where late-camp availability can affect how consistently a team protects its quarterback.
- Hart’s track record of full-season starts provides an established baseline for Seattle’s coaching staff as they shape an offensive line rotation.
- The roster move (waiving Wentz) shows the Seahawks are prioritizing front-line depth heading into the final phase of offseason work.
- Hart’s recent starting snaps with the Chargers give Seattle a player who can contribute quickly if injuries or performance gaps emerge.
- For the Seahawks’ offensive development, added tackle depth can reduce volatility during preseason preparation, helping the team evaluate other positions with less disruption.
Key Facts
- The Seahawks signed veteran offensive tackle Bobby Hart on Monday, June 8, 2026.
- Seattle waived rookie receiver Levi Wentz to make room on the 90-man roster.
- Hart has appeared in 108 NFL games and made 75 starts in his career.
- Hart started all 16 games at right tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals in both 2018 and 2019.
- Most recently, Hart played for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, appearing in 10 games with eight starts.
- The Seahawks completed a six-practice OTA program on June 4 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center.