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John Schneider believes a new law in the state of Washington could cause some trouble for the Seahawks<\/p>\n
The Seattle Seahawks<\/a> may have just won Super Bowl LX, but they have made it clear they aren\u2019t going to sit around and let the offseason pass them by<\/a>. So far, the Seahawks have been active in free agency, and while the majority of their big moves have seen them retain several key players from their championship team, they have also brought some new faces to town.<\/p>\n One of the big advantages that general manager John Schneider<\/a> has been able to use to attract external free agents during his time with the team is the fact that the state of Washington doesn\u2019t have a \u201cmillionaire tax\u201d in place. However, that could be set to change soon, which could make it tougher for Schneider and the front office to convince free agents to sign with Seattle.<\/p>\n John Schneider Gets Real on Impact of Washington\u2019s New Tax<\/p>\n There are a lot of different factors that go into free agency in the NFL<\/a>. For some guys, earning the best bang for their buck is their primary incentive for hitting the open market. And if that\u2019s the case, the Seahawks have been one of the most attractive teams to sign with in years past because of Washington\u2019s lenient taxes on millionaires.<\/p>\n Essentially, states without strict tax laws for high-grossing workers present better financial opportunities for these professional athletes. With this so-called \u201cmillionaire tax\u201d not existing in Washington, that means that a player is going to be taxed less if they sign with Seattle, rather than if they sign with a team like the New England Patriots<\/a>, for example.<\/p>\n However, that advantage appears to have flown out the window, as Washington has passed a new income tax on high earners that will eventually have an impact on the Seahawks\u2019 players. When discussing the new \u201cmillionaire tax,\u201d Schneider admitted that it could make his life more difficult<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n \u201cThere were a bunch of agents texting me the other day like, \u2018Hey, can\u2019t use that anymore, buddy,’\u201d Schneider said on his Seattle Sports 710-AM radio show. \u201cI think it is for all the pro teams here in town. It\u2019s always been a huge attraction, especially competing with the California teams. It\u2019s been a big deal for us. So, it\u2019s going to sting, from a recruiting standpoint and what that looks like.\u201d<\/p>\n When will the Seahawks Have to Worry About Washington\u2019s Newest Tax? GettySANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA \u2013 FEBRUARY 08: John Schneider, General manager of the Seattle Seahawks, celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl LX against the New England Patriots at Levi\u2019s Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n While this tax won\u2019t go into place until 2028, this is still an issue that the team has to worry about right now. When signing players to multi-year deals, they will likely be taking into account the fact that, by the time their deal ends, they could be earning less money because they will face stricter taxes as a result of their earnings.<\/p>\n And yet, when you build a team as competitive as the one Seattle has, players are going to want to join it, no matter what the financials may look like. This new tax may make things a little more difficult for the Seahawks, but there\u2019s no doubt they will find a way to continue bringing guys to town in the future.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tOwen Crisafulli<\/a> Owen Crisafulli is a Breaking News Writer at Heavy. In addition to writing for Heavy, Owen works as a Content Producer for More Views Media. His work has also appeared on ClutchPoints, The Sporting News, Athlon Sports, Basketball Network, and FanSided, where he shared his insights on a variety of sports topics primarily surrounding the NFL, NBA, and MLB. 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