Now that NFL season is over the Seattle Seahawks we will look at the 19 unrestricted free agents. The Seahawks will have some restricted free agents as well but we will look at them at another time.
I will give out info on the Seahawks once a week during the off-season. When baseball season starts at the end of March I will probably do so when the Mariners have a day off.
Jadeveon Clowney defensive end the Seahawks acquired from the Houston Texans is probably the unrestricted free agent the Seahawks will want to retain; however, it will probably cost them the most money as well. The Seahawks showed during the season especially at the end when he missed some time how valuable he is. If the Seahawks are not able to sign him they will need to go and sign another defensive end. They will likely look to draft a defensive end as well. They do have last year's first-round pick, LJ Collier but he doesn't look ready to take over for Clowney.
During the last off-season, Seattle signed defensive end Ziggy Ansah was signed as a free agent for one season for $9 million. He ended up, for the most part, being a disappointment being injuring for the most part so I am sure the Seahawks will look to sign someone else in his spot.
Wide receiver Jaron Brown spent the season in a Seahawk uniform but they likely won't resign him going with the younger crowd of receivers. With DK Metcalf stepping forward in his rookie season the Seahawks will look to either bring in another receiver or draft one in his spot.
Offensive tackle George Fant who came to the Seahawks only playing a year of college football spent some time at left tackle along with being a sixth offensive lineman as an extra tight end they would like to retain his services but it would depend on how much it may cost. If another team offers higher than the Seahawks want to pay him he will be gone.
Wide receiver Josh Gordon is listed as one of the unrestricted free agents but he was suspended by the NFL so he won't be back for the Seahawks.
Right tackle Germain Ifedi who has started for the Seahawks since being a rookie was not given a fifth-year option so the reason he is an unrestricted free agent. His biggest issue is being called for holding on many occasions. So Seattle may decide it will be time to let him loose. This will depend on what offers he gets out on the open market as well. Most fans will say see you later Ifedi.
Left guard Mike Iupati an older veteran might not be signed by the Seahawks. It will depend on how much of the starting offensive line they want to keep and how much it will be. The Seahawks have some younger offensive lineman like Jarmaco Jones who has shown promise.
Defensive tackle Quinton Jefferson will likely return. This could depend on how much money another team may offer him. If the price is right he will continue to be a Seahawk.
Linebacker Mychal Kendricks had a fine season before a torn ACL. The Seahawks would like him back though he may not be ready for the start of next season. Rookie linebacker Cody Barton did a fine job in his place but whether the Seahawks feel he is capable to start full-time will decide whether Kendricks will return.
Defensive back Akeem King did a fine job on special teams but when pressed into action at cornerback he didn't so well. When it comes to career defensive backs are a turnover over and over again. There is a good chance the Seahawks won't re-sign King and go with a free agent or a draft pick.
Marshawn Lynch the beast mode came back coming out of retirement at the end of the season because of injuries to Chris Carson, CJ Prosise, and Rashaad Penny. There is talk that coach Pete Carroll would like to see Lynch back again in a limited role. He would be good when the Seahawks are on a goal stand and they want to give Carson a breather.
Speaking of CJ Prosise he is an unrestricted free agent himself. There is no doubt about his talent but he has never lived up to it because of injuries. The likelihood the Seahawks will have him try continuing his career elsewhere.
Defensive end Jarran Reed was suspended for the first six games of the season for the Seahawks. He played well but whether they can retain both he and Clowney will be in question. His suspension could keep another team from signing him. If that is the case he could return to Seattle.
Quarterback Geno Smith was Wilson's backup but never needed so there is a good chance he will look elsewhere to play quarterback. The Seahawks may look at acquiring a younger quarterback as well.
Defensive back Neiko Thorpe was captain of the special teams where he has excelled with the Seahawks. Now a veteran being around for some time along with injuries the Seahawks could look at replacing him in the coming NFL draft.
Running back Robert Turpin returned at the same time as Lynch. He didn't play very much at all. Most likely he won't return next season.
Defensive end Dakota Watson was on the roster at the end of the season but there is a good chance he won't be back with the Seahawks next season.
Tight end Luke Willson brought back this last season because of injuries at the tight end spot. It is hard to know whether he will return or not. He is a great guy doing a good job but whether the Seahawks have a spot for him is in question. They may have him around just in case the Seahawks have injures again at tight end.
Defensive tackle Al Woods had a good season for the Seahawks until he was suspended at the end of the season for four games. Though the Seahawks like his play it will be interesting to see if he returns.
So that is the look at all the unrestricted free agents the Seahawk have. I will keep you up to date where they land whether back in Seattle or elsewhere. Go Hawks!
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