The Seattle Seahawks recently signed wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to a one-year, $1 million contract. Dorsett wanted to come to the Emerald City primarily because of quarterback Russell Wilson.
“That’s one of the biggest reasons why I decided to come,” Dorsett told 710 ESPN Seattle. “Obviously, with NFL League Pass, I’ve taken advantage of watching some of the games from last year and I could see Russell dropping dimes. Just the off-schedule timing of it. He can extend plays, and that gives us a chance to make a move and get downfield. I’m excited and I can’t wait to get into it.”
Dorsett shared he has already talked with Wilson and coach Pete Carroll, and praised the team culture that contributed to his decision to sign with the team.
“Everything was positive,” Dorsett said. “You could just tell they just like to have fun out there. It’s just something you want to be a part of. In their voices, they sounded genuine in how they really wanted to be a part of it. I felt like it was something I didn’t want to turn down.”
Dorsett is a speedy receiver, but he feels he can be a positive contributor as a route runner. “I feel like I was underutilized as that in the past and I feel like I could get to that in this offense,” he said.
Dorsett will play alongside Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf in 2020, but he should be able to compete for the No. 3 spot.
.jpg?w=600)
