Seattle Seahawks: 10 Unrestricted Free Agents to Consider
Ed Stein
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Tackle
This is far from a criticism of last year’s rookie bookends, Charles Cross and Abe Lucas, who played outstanding. The Seattle Seahawks should pick up a veteran backup to give the now sophomores some additional guidance.
Depth is also important. Stone Forsythe might be 6-7, 310 pounds, but he’s been nearly invisible since arriving in Seattle. Jake Curran is slightly better and can play inside if necessary.
2022 – 10 games (1 start). PFF Grades – Overall 70.2 (n/a), Pass Block 62.5, Run Block 70.3.
Jason Peters didn’t play as much last season as he has in the past, but the year before, Peters started 15 games. Not bad for a 40+-year-old. Who better than “The Bodyguard” to mentor Cross and Lucas?
Taylor Lewan – Tennessee, 32
2022 – 2 games (2 starts). PFF Grades – Overall 67.3 (n/a), Pass Block 79.4, Run Block 64.5.
A series of injuries limited Taylor Lewan in recent seasons. Since 2019, the former three-time All-Pro has played in 32 of 65 games.
No doubt Taylor Lewan has plenty of football left in him and is still an outstanding pass-blocker. Sign him if he’s willing to take a diminished role on a team with legitimate postseason aspirations.
Besides, the Kraken need Luwan at home games.
Bonus
Third-String Quarterback
How much do the Seattle Seahawks trust Holton Ahlers in case of emergency? Last XFL season, he was the Sea Dragons third-stringer and didn’t play. Free agent Qbs to fill the job include former Seahawks Jacob Eason, Sean Mannion, and Jake Luton.
This isn’t the end-all list. Several good veterans will be out of a job during and after training camp.