Coaching camp is simply across the nook, and there are plenty of high-profile names nonetheless unsigned, together with Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook dinner, Jarvis Landry, Marcus Peters, and some former Seattle Seahawks starters. Don’t be stunned if we see a spate of free agent signings across the league by the tip of the month, however I’m certain you’re questioning initially who these ex-Seahawks are! Let’s get to it!
DL Shelby Harris
The Seahawks line of defense was a lot maligned in 2022, however Shelby Harris was one of many few brilliant spots. A well-liked participant with the Denver Broncos, Harris was one of many gamers introduced over within the Russell Wilson commerce, and was an efficient inside participant. PFF logged him for 25 quarterback hurries along with 2 sacks and 4 passes defensed. With a 12 months left on his contract and the Seahawks each saving up cap area and taking a tough take a look at the DL, the 31-year-old Harris was let go.
For now, Harris is a former Seahawk, however don’t rule out a reunion simply but on a less expensive deal. It will be good to see him reunited with Dre’Mont Jones, the massive free agent acquisition for Seattle this offseason.
G Gabe Jackson
The Seahawks traded for Jackson in 2021 with the hope that his peak kind with the Raiders would proceed in Seattle. Sadly, that positively didn’t occur in 2022 and he was a cap casualty this offseason. Jackson is 31 years outdated which is hardly historical, however considerations about how wholesome he’s to proceed enjoying as an NFL starter are greater than legitimate at this level.
DE Jadeveon Clowney
Ever since his commerce from the Houston Texans to the Seahawks in 2019, Clowney has been a little bit of a nomad. There was plenty of hope that Clowney could possibly be a long-term go dashing/run stopping two-way resolution for Seattle, however that didn’t really materialize exterior of some video games. Clowney went to the Tennessee Titans in 2020 and ended the 12 months on IR with no sacks recorded. His profession took a constructive turnaround with the Cleveland Browns in 2021, recording 9 sacks enjoying alongside Myles Garrett. A lackluster 2022 ensued, the manufacturing cratered, and the connection with Cleveland ended sourly. Accidents proceed to plague the previous primary total choose’s profession, and I feel the concept of Clowney is much better than what Clowney’s precise profession has been.
DE Carlos Dunlap
It’s occurred to me that 4 of the 5 gamers listed on right here made it to Seattle through commerce. You could recall when John Schneider someway was in a position to offload B.J. Finney and a 2021 seventh-round draft choose to get the previous Cincinnati Bengals star. He made an immediate influence on a struggling Seahawks go dashing unit in the midst of 2020, however was let go within the ensuing offseason. Seattle introduced him again on a less expensive deal, and after a sluggish begin (and enjoying a hell of rather a lot out of place) he closed with 8.5 sacks. After getting launched once more, Dunlap signed with the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in late July, and whereas his function diminished he performed in each sport on his method to not simply his first playoff win in his 13-year NFL profession, however ultimately a Tremendous Bowl.
Dunlap is 34 so discovering work even on a rotational foundation could also be troublesome. If Dunlap by no means performs one other down within the NFL he could have gone out as a champion, which is superior and I’m pleased for him. He’s additionally simply opened up a restaurant again in Cincinnati.
OL George Fant
We touched upon this briefly when PFF instructed the Seahawks ought to reunite with Fant as deal with depth. Fant was set to be the beginning left deal with getting into 2017, then the ACL tear in preseason straight resulted within the Duane Brown commerce. He lastly obtained to be a full-time starter with the New York Jets, however 2022 was a tough one for him as accidents negatively affected his efficiency.
Honorable mentions
RB JD McKissic. McKissic solely had one profession begin in Seattle, however he actually obtained important run in 2017. He did carve out a pleasant function with the Washington Commanders as a third down/receiving again, together with 80 catches (admittedly for not plenty of yards) in 2020. His function in Washington’s offense was restricted in 2022 primarily attributable to a neck damage and he was subsequently launched.
WR Marcus Johnson. Acquired within the Michael Bennett commerce in 2018, however by no means performed a sport for the Seahawks. Final performed for the New York Giants.
G Oday Aboushi. A beginning guard for the Seahawks in 2017, Aboushi performed for the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
Do any of those former Seahawks curiosity you so far as a reunion for depth functions? Tell us within the feedback!
