The Seattle Seahawks have officially confirmed the release of two veteran, starting offensive linemen – center Justin Britt and guard D.J. Fluker. News broke Sunday afternoon that both had been cut, with each player sharing his goodbye on social media.
Britt spent six seasons in Seattle after he was selected by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. After a couple of years at tackle and guard, Britt found his place at center in 2016 where he remained the starter.
Only quarterback Russell Wilson was a longer-tenured member of Seattle’s offense and the Seahawks quarterback penned his own goodbye to his center via his Instagram account.
“Thanks for all the focus and hard work and love you brought to the game,” Wilson posted. “You laid it on the line for many years together and I will be forever grateful for your work ethic, passion, and love for the game, but most importantly others.”
Fluker, another cap casualty this season, spent two years in Seattle as the starting right guard. He will likely be replaced by Damien Lewis, who the Seahawks selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
