Now that the first wave of NFL free agency is in the books, it’s time to take a look at where teams stand after a little roster adjusting.
The Seahawks have added a few key additions to the squad over the last week, including linebacker Bruce Irvin, cornerback Quinton Dunbar, guard B.J. Finney and tight end Greg Olsen much earlier in the offseason.
For their efforts so far, Touchdown Wire’s Mark Schofield ranks Seattle at No. 11 in Touchdown Wire’s mid-free agency power rankings.
“The biggest question right now is where Jadeveon Clowney winds up,” Schofield notes. “If he returns to the Seahawks, that would definitely boost their stock. Adding Irvin is a nice acquisition, as the Seahawks struggled to generate consistent pressure last year and Irvin tallied 8.5 sacks a season ago, his career high. Seattle also absolutely stole cornerback Quinton Dunbar, one of the most effective players at his position in 2019, for a fifth-round pick.”
“They lost George Fant to the New York Jets, but adding pieces such as Finney will help the offensive line somewhat,” Schofield continues. “Plus, having a mobile quarterback such as Russell Wilson works to mitigate any mistakes or deficiencies up front. Olson is a solid tight end, provided he remains healthy, but the organizations hedged their bets at that position by assigning a second-round tender on Jacob Hollister and inking Luke Willson to a contract extension.”
Regardless of the moves they’ve made so far, the Seahawks will never stop tweaking their roster so expect another wave of depth signings in the near future.
