Seattle Seahawks: 5 Internal free agents to keep and 4 to let walk
NFL free agency starts on Wednesday, March 17. The Seattle Seahawks have a large number of free agents. Some they should keep, and others must be let go.
The Seattle Seahawks, like the rest of the NFL, are preparing for free agency. Before bringing anyone new into the organization, the team must decide what to do with their internal free agents. There are many, but realistically only a few can stay.
With limited cap space and many holes to fill, the Seahawks must be careful about spending their resources. The Seahawks started last week when they offered a free agent tender to safety Ryan Neal.
The Maybes
There are two very “maybe” players who aren’t on either list, Carlos Dunlap and Quinton Dunbar. After Seattle acquired Dunbar from Washington last March, the team expected a dynamic duo at corner with him and Shaquill Griffin. Due to a personally tumultuous offseason and in-season injuries, it didn’t happen much.
Because of his poor 2020, Dunbar’s value is greatly decreased. The Seahawks were very patient with him during his legal issues last summer. Dunbar has to know his situation. A contract similar to last season’s $3.4M with a minimal guarantee works for the Seahawks, and it should work for Dunbar.
Last week the Seahawks cut Dunlap to save $14.1M of cap space. He made a big impact upon his arrival from Cincinnati last year. Dunlap enjoyed Seattle and liked playing for the team. Hopefully, he’ll be warm to a little hometown discount. If Dunlap takes two-years, $18M, with $8M guaranteed, he could very well come back.
.@Carlos_Dunlap called game 😤
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Here are five internal free agents the Seahawks should keep and four to let walk away (and a could go either way).