Game plan: Cutting Dunlap seems likely. That would clear $14.1 million in cap space but would leave the Seahawks without their most accomplished pass-rusher, unless they re-sign him for less. If not, they ll need to add a primary edge threat. They ll also need at least another complementary rusher like Mayowa or Irvin. They can t count too much on Taylor, a second-round pick last year who didn t play as a rookie because of a leg injury. Jackson (neck) is not expected to continue playing. Defensive tackle Poona Ford is Seattle s only restricted free agent who s likely to be tendered.
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Amari Rodgers, Clemson
Amari Rodgers stepped up in 2020 with Tee Higgins off in the NFL. Despite being a shorter receiver, Rodgers’ running back build and athleticism made him a valuable weapon on the Clemson offense. While he is destined to be a role player in the NFL, he could make use of a lot of targets.
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Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC
Amon-Ra St. Brown is another player in the long line of high-profile USC receiver prospects. St. Brown doesn’t have the flashy numbers of his predecessors, but he is absolutely bound to be a contributor in the NFL. St. Brown is a technically gifted receiver with strong hands, sharp routes, and a physicality to his game. While he might not be a game-changer, he could be a productive slot receiver.
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Jan 31, 2021
Perhaps the most overlooked area of need for the Seahawks entering 2021 is at receiver. I mean, the team has DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, so they would seem to have that figured out, right? Actually, no. While Metcalf and Lockett certainly deserve the lion s share of the targets, any offense needs a strong third option. In 2019, that option ended up being Jacob Hollister. But in 2020, that player didn t really exist.
It ended up being David Moore who had a fine season but wasn t exactly a threat that opposing defenses had to account for. At times, it looked like Freddie Swain was headed that way, and the rookie was a useful player and should compete for the role in 2021. But who will he compete against?
Seahawks 2021 Offseason Position Preview: Wide Receiver
Following the Seahawks failure to manufacture any consistency in the pass game in their wild-card round loss to the Rams, getting a legitimate slot receiving option this offseason should be high on the team s to-do list. But with limited cap space and draft capital, plus the impending free agency of David Moore, can Seattle build the pass-catching group it needs?
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Jan 28, 2021
There will be a plethora of changes coming the Seahawks’ way this offseason, particularly on offense. With a new offensive coordinator in Shane Waldron, plenty of holes along the roster, and not a ton of salary cap to address their needs, Seattle will need to get creative. This is perhaps most true looking at their group of receivers which, behind DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, has a pretty steep drop-off in quality and reliability.