Seahawks Sign OT James Carpenter, to Re-sign LB Leroy Hill, Five Players Released

by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:24 AM PDT in Seahawks News & Rumors

Our first-round pick, RT James Carpenter, has agreed to terms with the Seahawks and will join practice, per Danny O'Neil. No numbers yet, I'd guess it's probably in the range of $5-6 million fully guaranteed over four years. John Moffitt is the only Seahawks draft pick to remain unsigned, hopefully he'll be on board soon. With Gallery then signing and joining our offensive line would finally be able to practice together.

Update: the deal is reported as four years, $7.641 million, with $6.22 million guaranteed.

The Seahawks have also agreed to terms with OLB Leroy Hill. I was asked about Hill a few times over twitter and in comments, there has been pretty much no market for him and our current FO showed how much they value him by restructuring his contract to get rid of him. Again, no numbers yet, but I'm hoping/guessing it's a short near-veteran minimum contract.

And finally, Danny O'Neil lets us know that the Seahawks released OG Chris White and OT Stacy Andrews, and waived LB Joe Pawalek, DT Barrett Moen and DB James Brindley. We already knew about Andrews' impending release. Anthony Heygood also seemed to be set to release but no confirmation on him as of yet. If this list of names seems familiar, it's because Danny noted they were absent from practice. None of these releases are surprising or worrisome.

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What's that, BMW?

Tha FundRai$er
Leroy Hill n Mebane!!!!!

Oh?

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:28 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

Please be true please be true please be true please be true

It would mean our defense doesn’t step backwards this off-season.

PLEASE!

by fender on Jul 29, 2011 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Still expect to see another LB signed.

Could Hill have really lost his pass rush acumen? From the injuries?

Head of catering.

by jacobstevens on Jul 29, 2011 8:33 AM PDT reply actions

Nick Barnett, please and thank you.

by StealthHawk on Jul 29, 2011 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions

I was actually thinking

That Hill wouldn’t be the worst Leo in the world. Early in his career he was pretty nasty coming on the blitz, and pass coverage was always his weakness.

by dingoeatbaby on Jul 29, 2011 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Tha Carpenter Signing his contract

by Kyle Shaw on Jul 29, 2011 8:36 AM PDT reply actions

If he is healthy/motivated, this is a very good signing

by goretex on Jul 29, 2011 8:36 AM PDT reply actions

I like this move and here's why:

If Tatupu goes down, Heater can move to the middle and Hill can sub for Heater. Problem solved. Plus, we can use Hill in some pass-rushing situations – something he’s good at but often underutilized doing.

Sidney Rice: Superstar.

by Misfit74 on Jul 29, 2011 8:36 AM PDT reply actions

Exactly

The WLB also has a lot of run support responsibilities, which Hill excels in (when he’s been healthy).

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 9:06 AM PDT up reply actions

My initial thoughts exactly!

He’s still a pretty damn good OLB when he’s healthy and wants to play. Plus its not like he’s old.

by RawkEmHawkEmBirdbots on Jul 29, 2011 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions

As long as we don't have Craig Terrill on the roster, I'm pretty much good with it.

Sidney Rice: Superstar.

by Misfit74 on Jul 29, 2011 8:37 AM PDT reply actions 2 recs

and Jennings...

I’m totally cool with Thrumond and his awesome haircut taking Jennings spot…

by mattythefatty on Jul 29, 2011 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions

that cut

could probably intercept passes all on it’s own, unlike Jennings….

An open mind is like a fortress with its gates unbarred and unguarded.

by Corax --Nevermore-- on Jul 29, 2011 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions

5'11", 6'2" with the hightop fade

Prototype.

by creid on Jul 29, 2011 8:43 AM PDT reply actions

Is it possible......?

that Hill has finally overcome his achilles injury and all the drama/turmoil that he had in his personal life. I don’t mind a low flier on Hill as we’ve seen what he’s capable of when he’s been playing at or near his best, however Ben Leber or Zac Diles would be a nice addition just in case Hill has lost his ability to pass-rush.

by Zarleyhawk on Jul 29, 2011 8:45 AM PDT reply actions

This has to be his last chance, maybe not just with the Seahawks but in the NFL period.

Performance is one thing but if he values his career, he’ll be on his best behavior.

by StealthHawk on Jul 29, 2011 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Was it his achilles?

I thought he injured is groin or something like that?

by RawkEmHawkEmBirdbots on Jul 29, 2011 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions

His achilles put him on IR after the 2nd week of 2010

His groin issues took him out for 6-8 weeks in 2009.

by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions

ahh yea I remember now.

by RawkEmHawkEmBirdbots on Jul 29, 2011 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Mebane ?

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UPDATED FA NEWSSource As we reported here at #IBN last night Mebane would choose either Seahawks or Denver today. Seattle is the winner!

by m_b on Jul 29, 2011 8:50 AM PDT reply actions

Clayton already shot him down

Moving on

Formerly Known As Vasilii

by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Clayton said they were closer to a deal

but no deal yet. I also love how he calls him MeBane and not just Mebane.

by tquinlivan on Jul 29, 2011 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions

That picture always cracks me up.

by BrooklynPreacher on Jul 29, 2011 9:01 AM PDT reply actions

I hope Carpenter is ready to crush some skulls.

Unfortunately Moffitt is still standing around picking is nose.

by RawkEmHawkEmBirdbots on Jul 29, 2011 9:27 AM PDT reply actions

Is nobody excited about getting Leroy back?

It wasn’t that long ago that he was DESTROYING WR’s catching in the slot, stuffing run games, and terrorizing QB’s.

He’s a natural and loves playing for the Hawks. Didn’t he risk getting fined by the NFL for making the home opener last year to support the team?

I for one have always been a huge Leroy fan, and expect him to find a way into the starting lineup sooner rather than later. If Tats goes down, Hawthorne at his natural MLB position, and hill back where he belongs.

DOPE!

Ka-Kaaa!

by JerryNice on Jul 29, 2011 9:33 AM PDT reply actions

He's been pretty bad for a while.

by BrianL on Jul 29, 2011 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Bad?

I thought he recently was injured for a while, then got in trouble with the law?

I never saw him suck it up though.

Ka-Kaaa!

by JerryNice on Jul 29, 2011 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Sounds like Tatupu is already (presumed hurt and) not practicing

According to @BrockandSalk a few minutes ago on their show.

by GriffinNW on Jul 29, 2011 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions

So tired of his BS.

Every year.

Is his small size finally getting the best of him. Seriously over it.

Ka-Kaaa!

by JerryNice on Jul 29, 2011 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions

He was good a few years ago

and then he never played, like you said, injuries and whatnot (at least, that’s what I remember, if someone knows more then please correct me), so yeah lets see what we still have in him.

An open mind is like a fortress with its gates unbarred and unguarded.

by Corax --Nevermore-- on Jul 29, 2011 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm definitely stoked to have him back,

He was a promising young LB for a few years then completely fell off the Seahawks train. IF he can get focused outside of football and healthy on the field I know hes a starting caliber OLB. Until then, he’s simply OLB depth.

by RawkEmHawkEmBirdbots on Jul 29, 2011 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions