The Seahawks weren’t expected to receive any compensatory picks this season, and the league office didn’t disappoint. Okay, it is disappointing, but no one really expected to get even one compensatory pick anyway. 2020 could tell a very different story, though.
Compensatory picks are awarded by the NFL to compensate teams that lose more talent in free agency than they gain. The number of players matters, but it’s important to note that talent is part of the equation as well. This makes perfect sense. If a team loses three Pro Bowlers and signs four backups, obviously they’ve lost much more talent.