Up to this point in the NFL offseason, the Seattle Seahawks have focused for the most part on bringing their own players back into the fold, which included edge rusher Frank Clark, linebacker K.J. Wright, guard D.J. Fluker and linebacker Mychal Kendricks.
They also made two signings on the offensive side of the ball, inking guard Mike Iupati and kicker Jason Myers to contracts to shore up a few positions of need.
However, the team could still use more help on that side of the ball, and even after the majority of big name free agents have signed there are still a handful of players out there that Seattle could use in 2019.
Here are three that make sense with Seattle’s scheme, and could come at an affordable price.
Jordy Nelson, Receiver
Nelson is visiting Seattle on Tuesday, and could be the latest in a long string of aging receivers who come to Seattle to finish their career.
Nelson, 34, spent 10 years with the Packers before signing a two-year deal with Oakland, where he was cut after just one season.
Seahawks GM John Schneider worked in Green Bay when Nelson was first acquired, so it is no surprise the Seahawks are interested in the veteran.
However, Nelson has historically lined up in the slot, a spot already occupied by Doug Baldwin.
That, plus a potentially high price tag and multiple other suitors, could make Nelson a tough acquisition for Seattle’s receiving corps.
Derrick Coleman, Fullback
The Seahawks let fullback Tre Madden head to free agency, and while they could bring him back, they could also look elsewhere for a new fullback – or an old one – in the case of Derrick Coleman.
Coleman, the first legally deaf offensive player in the NFL, played for Seattle from 2011-2015, carving out a nice role as a pass-catcher and a special teamer.
He spent the last two seasons with the Falcons and the Cardinals, respectively, in a similar role.
While he and Madden are not too different, Seattle could opt for the veteran Coleman if they want some new blood. This offense does not utilize the fullback very often, making this role somewhat obsolete outside of the occasional passing play.
Still, Carroll loves his fullbacks, and it seems quite likely they’ll have a handful in camp to compete for the role.
Pierre Garcon, Receiver
Like we said about Nelson, Seattle craves their aging receivers, and the 32-year-old Garcon fits that bill. He had a nice season last year with San Francisco, hauling in 64 receptions for 786 yards – although he only managed to find the end zone once.
Injuries are a concern here, as the veteran only played 16 games in his two seasons in San Francisco. If he can stay healthy, he could slide into Seattle’s No. 3/4 receiver role behind Tyler Lockett, Doug Baldwin and David Moore.
Also like Nelson, price and the fact that Garcon is similar to Baldwin don’t make him a perfect fit. However, having more bodies at the receiver position is never a bad thing, and if Garcon’s price comes down he could be a solid piece to this offense.
