We expect him to be our guy,” GM John Schneider said. “But we want to do what's right, too.” He added there's no deadline for a deal.

Seahawks GM John Schneider met with the media for the first time since the end of the season at the NFL combine, and he gave updates on QB Geno Smith and much more.

Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider spoke to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday. There, he gave several updates about the team, including the retirement news of future Hall of Fame tackle Jason Peters – who has now hired in a Player Engagement role with the Seahawks.

Seahawks general manager John Schneider says nine-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro offensive tackle Jason Peters is retiring after 21 NFL seasons and transitioning into a front office role with Seattle.

Veteran offensive tackle Jason Peters has retired from the NFL. Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine that the nine-time Pro Bowler accepted a full-time role with the team.