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Welcome to free agency for the 2022 NFL Season!
Well actually not quite but close enough. The “legal tampering period” starts today (Monday, March 14th) and that’s as good as saying we’ve reached the start of free agency. The new league year kicks off at 1 PM PT on Wednesday, March 16th, at which point signings will be made official as will trades that were reported over the past few weeks... including the one that will send Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos.
The Seahawks don’t have a lot of key free agents this season, but the ones who are out of contract are pretty important. Quandre Diggs has been the team’s standout free safety since he was acquired midway through 2019, and after not getting an extension he hits the market recovering from a serious leg injury. D.J. Reed has gone from nickel option to the #1 cornerback and he too is a free agent. On offense you have starters Duane Brown, Ethan Pocic, and Brandon Shell all along that line. With the trade for Noah Fant, don’t expect them to keep both of Will Dissly or Gerald Everett at tight end.
A Wilson-less Seahawks team is +7000 to win the Super Bowl according to the latest DraftKings Sportsbook odds. Maybe those odds can be heightened with some major signings, but it’s unlikely for as long as Drew Lock is the projected starting quarterback.
This is your hub for Seahawks free agency news. All of the key info needed is below:
Unrestricted Seahawks free agents
Offense: Geno Smith, Rashaad Penny, Alex Collins, Duane Brown, Jamarco Jones, Ethan Pocic, Brandon Shell, Will Dissly, Gerald Everett, Kyle Fuller, John Ursua
Defense: Quandre Diggs, Sidney Jones, D.J. Reed, Robert Nkemdiche, Rasheem Green, Al Woods, Bless Austin, Gavin Heslop
Restricted and Exclusive Rights Free Agents
Phil Haynes (original round tender, restricted)
Penny Hart (tendered, exclusive rights)
Dakoda Shepley (tendered, exclusive rights)
Bryan Mone (tendered, exclusive rights)
Tyler Mabry (tendered, exclusive rights)
Jon Rhattigan (tendered, exclusive rights)
Marcus Webb (exclusive rights)
Tanner Muse (tendered, exclusive rights)
Nigel Warrior (tendered, exclusive rights)
Ryan Neal (tendered, exclusive rights)
Mar. 15 is the deadline for RFAs to be tendered.
Seahawks free agents who have re-signed with the team
Quandre Diggs
Al Woods
Sidney Jones
Will Dissly
Kyle Fuller
Rashaad Penny
Seahawks unrestricted free agents who have signed elsewhere
Gerald Everett to the Los Angeles Chargers
Former #Rams and #Seahawks TE Gerald Everett is signing with the #Chargers, per his agents @_SportsTrust. Another weapon for Justin Herbert.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 20, 2022
OL Jamarco Jones is headed to the Tennessee Titans
Former Seattle OL Jamarco Jones intends to sign a two-year, $5.75 million deal including $3.15 million guaranteed with the Titans, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2022
DJ Reed heading to the Jets
The #Jets are signing former #Seahawks CB D.J. Reed to a three-year, $33 million deal with upside, per his agent @ajv.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 15, 2022
Unrestricted free agents who have signed with Seattle
Justin Coleman back to the Seahawks
Reunion: The #Seahawks agreed to terms with CB Justin Coleman to a one-year deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 23, 2022
Welcome back to Seattle, Quinton Jefferson!
The #Seahawks are bringing back an old friend: DT Quinton Jefferson, who spent last year with the #Raiders, is signing back with Seattle.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2022
Offensive lineman Austin Blythe signs with Seahawks
One-year, $4 million deal for Austin Blythe and the #Seahawks. https://t.co/sxvY6tBOAh
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2022
Pass rusher Uchenna Owusu signs with Seahawks
Former Chargers’ linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal, including $10.5 million guaranteed with the Seattle Seahawks, his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2022
Sean Desai brings in a cornerback from Chicago who knows the Donatell system, so hello Artie Burns.
Former Bears’ cornerback Artie Burns is going to the Seahawks on a one-year $2 million deal, per his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @NFLrecord.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2022
News (3/23)
Seahawks bring back Justin Coleman
The Seahawks are bringing back CB Justin Coleman on a one-year deal, a source tells me. Coleman was excellent as Seattle's nickelback in 2017 and '18. Got a huge deal from Detroit in '19 and spent last year with Miami. Turns 29 in a few days. @TomPelissero was first on the deal.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) March 23, 2022
News (3/21)
So much for Trent Brown...
It’s a two-year deal for Trent Brown, who lands back in New England. A major OL move for the #Patriots. https://t.co/yKjZmWBb67
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2022
News (3/18)
Seahawks release Carlos Dunlap and Kerry Hyder
The @Seahawks released Carlos Dunlap II and Kerry Hyder Jr. this afternoon. https://t.co/3eGsJjl5v7
— Seahawks PR (@seahawksPR) March 18, 2022
Seahawks bring back Quinton Jefferson
DT Quinton Jefferson adds that "it's a 2-year deal worth $9.5M that goes up $11M. My old D-Line coach from when I was in Seattle before is the D-coordinator now. It just made sense to go back. My house is there, my friends too. It'll be good to see some familiar faces." https://t.co/kvbHMtVniZ
— IG: JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 18, 2022
News (3/16)
Seahawks bringing in Trent Brown for a visit
Free-agent offensive tackle Trent Brown is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Thursday, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2022
Seahawks sign Austin Blythe, Uchenna Nwosu
Former Chargers’ linebacker Uchenna Nwosu has agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal, including $10.5 million guaranteed with the Seattle Seahawks, his agents @DrewJRosenhaus and @RyanMatha tell ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 16, 2022
One-year, $4 million deal for Austin Blythe and the #Seahawks. https://t.co/sxvY6tBOAh
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 16, 2022
News (3/15)
Farewell, DJ Reed
The #Jets have signed cornerback DJ Reed, sources tell @TheAthletic
— Connor Hughes (@Connor_J_Hughes) March 15, 2022
Seahawks tender several ERFAs
A Seahawks housekeeping note as we await their next unrestricted free agent signing: Per sources, the exclusive rights free agents they've tendered include S Ryan Neal, LB Tanner Muse, LB Jon Rhattigan, DB Nigel Warrior and OL Dakoda Shepley. That secures their rights for 2022.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) March 15, 2022
News (3/14)
Will Dissly re-signs with the Seahawks
The #Seahawks are re-signing TE Will Dissly to a three-year, $24 million deal, per source.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 14, 2022
The deal was negotiated by agent Collin Roberts of @Rep1Sports.
Sidney Jones is staying in Seattle
The #Seahawks are bringing back CB Sidney Jones, source says. Last season was by far his most productive for him, with a career-high 16 games played.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 14, 2022
Jamarco Jones to Tennessee
#Titans are keeping Ben Jones on two-year, $14 million deal and agreed to terms with ex-Seahawks OL Jamarco Jones on two-year, $5.75 million contract ($3.15 million gtd), source confirmed to The Tennessean. @RapSheet first on Ben Jones' deal. @AdamSchefter 1st on Jamarco Jones
— Ben Arthur (@benyarthur) March 14, 2022
Looks like Al Woods is coming back
Al Woods @Seahawks #LegendsLiveHere pic.twitter.com/mZBA2xia9Z
— SportsTrust Advisors (@_SportsTrust) March 14, 2022
YES! Seahawks reportedly agree to terms with Quandre Diggs
The #Seahawks have agreed to terms with one of their: Safety Quandre Diggs gets a 3-year deal worth $40M, source said. Seattle retains a key defender.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2022
The Broncos are reportedly interested in Brandon Shell
Seahawks free-agent offensive tackle Brandon Shell has received interest from several teams around the NFL, including the Broncos, per source. Shell has a close relationship with QB Russell Wilson. Return to Seattle also still possible.
— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) March 14, 2022
Seahawks not expected to tender Kyle Fuller
My understanding is the Seahawks don't plan to tender OL Kyle Fuller as an RFA. Barring a change of plans, he'll become a UFA when the league year starts. Fuller, 28, started the first seven games at C last year before giving way to Ethan Pocic. He started two more games at LG.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) March 14, 2022
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