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Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider said the team has not made a decision on DT Malik McDowell (head) at this point and are still waiting for guidance on his situation.
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Seattle Seahawks S Bradley McDougald said the Seahawks plan to play him at strong safety next season.
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Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers) has not been ruled out as a possible free-agent option for the Seahawks, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
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Seattle Seahawks FS Earl Thomas' representatives have told general manager John Schneider that Thomas will not hold out in 2018 even if he does not receive a new contract.
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Seattle Seahawks FS Earl Thomas is expected to be present for the start of training camp, and head coach Pete Carroll said the team will be counting on Thomas in 2018.
Footballguys view: Thomas is one of a few big time veterans left on the Seahawks so they will need him both on the field and in the lockerroom. |
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Ohio State C Billy Price will have a pre-draft visit with the Seattle Seahawks, according to sources.
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Seattle Seahawks DT Malik McDowell (concussion) has not been medically cleared and is expected to be released in the near future, according to a source.
Footballguys view: McDowell had first-round talent, but off-field issues caused him to fall to the early second round...just in last year's draft. His rookie season was a complete wash as an ATV accident caused severe injuries that forced him to the sideline. An arrest in December for disorderly conduct didn't help his chances of making the team, and the Seahawks are ready to move on. |
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Free-agent QB Austin Davis (Seahawks) will re-sign with the Seattle Seahawks Monday, April 16, for the veteran's minimum.
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Free-agent PK Sebastian Janikowski (Raiders) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, April 13, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: A first-round pick of the Raiders in 2000, Janikowski has spent his entire career with one franchise. He gets a fresh start in Seattle after spending all of last year on Injured Reserve in Oakland. |
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Seattle Seahawks exclusive rights free-agent RB J.D. McKissic signed his one-year tender offer Friday, April 13. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Footballguys view: ERFAs don't really have a choice. It's either play for their team or choose not to play football. McKissic is going to be in the mix of Seattle's backfield, and he could be more than a change-of-pace back. Expect the Seahawks to add a RB in the 2018 NFL draft as well. |

Free-agent QB Stephen Morris (Redskins) signed an undisclosed deal with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, April 13.
Footballguys view: Morris is a camp arm for Washington. He'll get some throws behind starter Alex Smith and backups Colt McCoy and Kevin Hogan. |

Seattle Seahawks restricted free-agent DE Dion Jordan signed his tender offer Thursday, April 12, and will make $1.9 million in 2018.
Footballguys view: Jordan could do well in these scheme, and the Seahawks need some fresh bodies on defense, but while the upside is there, Jordan is not exciting as an addition. |
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Free-agent QB Colin Kaepernick (49ers) may meet with the Seattle Seahawks at a later date once his plans for football and his stance on social issues are considered and finalized.
Footballguys view: Kaepernick is a natural fit behind Russell Wilson and the Seahawks have kicked the tires on him before. If the only issue is truly having a set plan for his social issues -- really agreeing to the meeting seems like a clear plan for football -- one would imagine the thing will get done. |
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Stanford FS Justin Reid is visiting the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, April 12.
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Seattle Seahawks exclusive rights free-agent DT Quinton Jefferson signed his one-year tender offer Wednesday, April 11. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent CB Dontae Johnson (49ers) was signed to an undisclosed deal by the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, April 11, according to a source.
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Texas A&M WR Christian Kirk, Arizona State RB Kalen Ballage and Houston QB Kyle Allen worked out for the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, April 10.
Footballguys view: Kirk is the most interesting prospect out of these guys and he's the highest rated as he could be a first-round pick. At Texas A&M, Kirk showed extreme quickness on underneath routes and he can be dangerous after the catch. Ballage is a big-bodied (6'1" 230 pounds) back who is more nimble than his size would imply. He can work as a receiver out of the backfield effectively and could be a third-round pick. Allen is seen as a priority free agent who might be able to latch on with a team as a camp arm. |

Free-agent PK Sebastian Janikowski (Raiders) will visit the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, April 10, according to a source.
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Seattle Seahawks TE Nick Vannett is in line for a bigger role on offense since TE Luke Willson signed with the Detroit Lions during free agency.
Footballguys view: A third-round pick out of Ohio State in 2016, Vannett hasn't done much as a pro. He's snared 15 catches for 156 yards and one touchdown in 23 games in the NFL. Vannett has the ability to line up all over the field, in the slot or as an in-line tight end. His routes need some work, but he's got the wingspan and strong hands to be a quality receiver. Dynasty owners take note. |
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Seattle Seahawks RB Mike Davis will work with the first-team offense once offseason workouts begin, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Footballguys view: A fourth-round pick (49ers) out of South Carolina in 2015, Davis has always had the natural running talent and instincts to be a quality ball-carrier in the pros. He flashed a bit at the end of the 2017 season for the Seahawks and it will be interesting to see how this backfield shapes up for the new year. With such a fine class of rookie RBs coming into the NFL, expect Seattle to select one in the draft. |
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Buffalo DE Demone Harris worked out for the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, April 5, according to multiple reports.
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Seattle Seahawks OG D.J. Fluker will start at right guard next season, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Footballguys view: Fluker should help the running game get out of neutral if he can stay healthy, but he was available for cheap in free agency for a reason and isn't a long term answer on an offensive line that is trying to find any sort of success after falling apart in recent years. |

Seattle Seahawks DT Shamar Stephen appears to have a chance to start next season because head coach Pete Carroll said Stephen will help the team solidify their run defense.
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Seattle Seahawks DT Tom Johnson is expected to be a rotational pass rusher for the Seahawks next season.
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Seattle Seahawks LB Barkevious Mingo is expected to be the starting strongside linebacker next season when the team is in their base 4-3 defensive alignment. He will move to defensive end on passing situations.
Footballguys view: Mingo has underwhelmed since the Browns made him the #6 in 2013. He's getting yet another shot to stick on his fourth team in six years, but hasn't sustained impact or production yet. |
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Free-agent QB Mark Sanchez (Bears) is a potential candidate to fill the backup quarterback role for the Seattle Seahawks.
Footballguys view: The Seahawks are also looking at Geno Smith. Neither Sanchez or Smith is anything to write home about, but both are the veteran depth behind Russell Wilson that Seattle needs. |
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Free-agent QB Geno Smith (Giants) is scheduled to meet with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, March 29, and Friday, March 30, according to a source.
Footballguys view: Smith didn't show much in brief action with the Giants, and was a mess with the Jets. Maybe he'd find rebirth in Seattle but we're not sure we'd bet on it. |
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Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks DT Shamar Stephen's one-year contract is worth $2.1 million.
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Seattle Seahawks restricted free-agent CB Justin Coleman signed his one-year tender offer Wednesday, March 28, according to a source. He is scheduled to make $2.914 million in 2018.
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Free-agent CB Kenneth Acker (Chiefs) visited the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, March 28, according to a source.
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Seattle Seahawks QB Trevone Boykin was released Tuesday, March 27.
Footballguys view: Boykin has off-field problems, and he has for quite some time. The Seahawks have decided to move on. |
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Seattle Seahawks RB Chris Carson (leg) is '100 percent now' and should have no problem being ready to participate in OTAs, according to head coach Pete Carroll.
Footballguys view: A seventh-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Carson flashed a bit for about a month for the Seahawks. He'll be in the mix for backfield touches in 2018. |
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Seattle Seahawks FS Earl Thomas released a statement on Twitter saying that he wants to remain a Seahawk and have his jersey retired one day.
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Seattle Seahawks DT Shamar Stephen (knee) underwent surgery this offseason to repair a meniscus injury he suffered during the playoffs, according to a source. Stephen is expected to be ready for offseason workouts.
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Free-agent DT Shamar Stephen (Vikings) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, March 24, according to a source. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent DT Tom Johnson (Vikings) agreed to a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, March 23. The deal is worth up to $2.7 million, according to a source.
Footballguys view: Johnson wasn't needed in Minnesota after they signed Sheldon Richardson, who the Seahawks gave up a second-round pick to get last year. The Seahawks defense is going to take a big step back this year. |
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Seattle Seahawks CB C.J. Smith will be returning to the Cleveland Browns because the trade between the two teams has been nullified, according to a source.
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Free-agent DE Marcus Smith (Seahawks) agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, March 22, worth as much as $2.7 million, according to a source.
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Free-agent RB Mike Davis (Seahawks) agreed to a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, March 22. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Footballguys view: Depending on Chris Carson's return from injury, Davis could see a little work. There's not a ton of clarity in the backfield, but there is room. Davis hasn't really excited consistently while in the NFL, but a new offense could give him some motivation. The offensive line is still a mess though, which can limit any backfield's upside. |
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Updating a previous report, Seattle Seahawks OG D.J. Fluker signed a one-year deal Tuesday, March 20. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Free-agent CB Dontae Johnson (49ers) recently met with the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source.
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Free-agent DT Bennie Logan (Chiefs) recently met with the Seattle Seahawks, according to a source.
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Free-agent OG D.J. Fluker (Giants) agreed to terms on an undisclosed deal with the Seattle Seahawks Tuesday, March 20, according to sources.
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Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider recently mentioned that the club 'needs' RB C.J. Prosise 'to be a reliable dude,' adding that he's an 'extremely talented guy.'
Footballguys view: Schneider is correct, Prosise has a ton of talent as a runner and receiver out of the backfield. He just needs to stay healthy and produce for Seattle as a change-of-pace back. If he hits, Prosise would have flex appeal for fantasy owners in PPR leagues because of his all-purpose skill set. |
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Cleveland Browns DB C.J. Smith was acquired by the Seattle Seahawks Monday, March 19, in exchange for a conditional 2020 seventh-round draft pick.
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The Seattle Seahawks re-signed DB Akeem King Friday, March 16.
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Free-agent SS Maurice Alexander (Rams) signed with the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, March 17. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.
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Free-agent WR Terrelle Pryor (Redskins) is scheduled to meet with the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, March 18, according to a source.
Footballguys view: Seattle is looking for help at the WR position after losing Paul Richardson in free agency. Pryor didn't do much in his one season with Washington and could benefit from a fresh start. He's also reportedly getting interest from the Browns again. |
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Free-agent SS Mo Alexander (Rams) signed with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, March 16. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Free-agent WR Jaron Brown (Cardinals) has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks Friday, March 16, according to a source.
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