Pre-Snap Reads 3/14: Seahawks bolster defensive line by signing Dre’Mont Jones

Free agency began in earnest yesterday and our Seattle Seahawks have made some noise. While they did secure an interior defensive lineman, they also released another. One might safely suspect they bring back Shelby Harris on a restructured contract further into spring, but we shall see. Thank you for supporting our blog.

Seahawks News

Seahawks buck trend, give Dre'Mont Jones bucks - Seaside Joe
Jones gets three years, $51 million and Pete Carroll gets an interior pass rush presence, 3/13/2023

Thoughts on the Seahawks signing Dre’Mont Jones « Seahawks Draft Blog
Sometimes you’ve just got to go out there and get the job done.

Huard: Seahawks' deal with Geno Smith more 'team-friendly' than thought - Seattle Sports
After seeing more details on the Seahawks' contract extension with quarterback Geno Smith, Brock Huard says it's especially team-friendly.

Monday Round-Up: Seahawks 'Super Bowl Window Starts Now' - Seahawks.com
NFL Insider Brett Kollman previews the Seahawks offseason and is high on the franchise’s potential.

2023 Mock Draft Tracker 4.0: What Will The Seahawks Do With Picks No. 5 and No. 20? - Seahawks.com
Taking a look at what the experts feel Seattle may do in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Why the Seahawks paid Dre’Mont Jones big money, and how he fits in their defense - The Athletic
Under John Schneider and Pete Carroll, the Seahawks rarely spend big on outside free agents. They broke that trend to address a major need.

Seattle Seahawks Analysis: Grading Free Agent Signings - Geno Smith and More - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
With another offseason under way and free agency officially opening on March 15, reporter Corbin Smith dishes out instant reactions and grades for each of Seattle's free agent signings.

Seattle Seahawks Analysis: Previewing Free Agency With 5 Essential Questions - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
While they won't embark on a spending spree or charge up their credit card, the Seattle Seahawks will have a chance to improve their roster in coming days with the start of a new league year. Reporter Corbin Smith answers five key questions for the franchise, including which positions they may prioritize in free agency.

NFC West News

49ers news: The 5 most important positions remaining for the 49ers to address during free agency - Niners Nation
Offense? Defense? Special teams? The answer is all of the above.

49ers 2023 Free Agency: Players Signed, Re-Signed, and Departed - Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
This will be updated accordingly when news is reported and confirmed with San Francisco 49ers contract details.

A New Era of Arizona Cardinals Football Begins - Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
At least for now, there's hope for a better future for Arizona Cardinals fans.

Cardinals’ Free Agency: MOJO’s M.O.? - Revenge of the Birds
The biggest question for Arizona Cardinals’ fans and the organization heading into free agency, which essentially begins today with the "legal" tampering period, is whether MOJO (MO-nti Ossenfort...

Jalen Ramsey Trade: Should the Rams have gotten more for Jalen Ramsey? - Turf Show Times
Should the Rams have gotten more in return for Jalen Ramsey

Despite Light Return, Trade of Jalen Ramsey Helps Los Angeles Rams - Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
While the Rams would like to have kept Jalen Ramsey, this trade was beneficial for them in both the short and long-term.

Around The NFL

Chargers propose intriguing rule change regarding playoff seeding - Larry Brown Sports
The Los Angeles Chargers proposed an interesting NFL rule change that would potentially impact home field advantage in the playoffs.

Bears go Brrrrr: Pre-Free Agency Mock Draft! | Football Outsiders
The Bears aren't done dealing yet in Mike Tanier's latest Aaron Rodgers-proof first-round mock draft.

Eagles formally propose latest overhaul of jersey numbers, including No. 0 - ProFootballTalk
Two years ago, the NFL dramatically changed the range of numbers available to skill-position players. Now, the Eagles want to take it even farther.

Jimmy Garoppolo to Raiders ends artist's 404-day drawing spree - ESPN.com
Rita Carvalho began drawing quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in February 2022 until the San Francisco 49ers traded him. After Garoppolo agreed to sign with the Raiders, the streak will end.

With Tua Tagovailoa's option picked up, Dolphins focus on free agency - Miami Dolphins - ESPN
The Dolphins have cleared enough space to make at least one splashy signing as they look to build a Super Bowl contender.

The First Read, NFL free agency: Five biggest takeaways from early moves - NFL.com
Did the Raiders make the right call in signing veteran QB Jimmy Garoppolo? How will the Bengals move forward after losing a pair of safeties? Jeffri Chadiha identifies the five biggest takeaways from early free agency moves in this edition of The First Re

Explaining the workers’ compensation rift between the NFLPA and the Bengals - The Athletic
The NFLPA outlines an issue the Bengals raised with the Ohio state legislature regarding laws involving workers compensation claims.

2023 NFL free agency Day 1 winners and losers: Broncos, veteran cornerbacks headline the early market - CBSSports.com
A look around the league after a day of activity