Seattle Seahawks: 5 Internal free agents to keep and 4 to let walk
Hasta La Vista
4 – Bruce Irvin – LEO
It was a nice thought to bring Irvin back to play LEO last year. He made it slightly over a game before blowing out his knee. Even if he’s 100 percent in 2021, Irvin didn’t show enough last year to re-sign.
3 – David Moore – WR
Moore was the perfect third wheel to Tyler Lockett and D.K. Metcalf. Last season, he caught 35 passed for 417 yards. A clutch receiver for Russell Wilson, Moore picked up 18 first downs to go with six touchdown receptions. He deserves a shot to start somewhere. Since it won’t be in Seattle, Moore is off to another destination.
2 – Shaquill Griffin – CB
Thank you Shaq Griffin, for four good years in Seattle, including a 2019 Pro Bowl selection. He’s earned his big payday. Unfortunately, like David Moore, the Seahawks can’t afford to give it to him. As great as it would be to keep Griffin in the Emerald City, he’ll get close to eight-figures per season on the open market.
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1 – Chris Carson – RB
Chris Carson has been more than the Seattle Seahawks could have hoped for when they drafted him 249th overall in 2017. Four years, 4,045 yards from scrimmage, and 28 touchdowns later, he’s ready for free agency. Even though the position has evolved into a group of replaceable parts, Carson will get paid. Unfortunately, his checks will come from another team.
While not as important to the team as the above four players, Carlos Hyde, Shaqueem Griffin, and Benson Mayowa have also taken their last snaps for the Seattle Seahawks.
The clear-cut best RB available in free agency is now Chris Carson.
One of the better pure runners in the league. It's not often that a running back can set the tone, but Carson does that for an offense with a punishing running style. And useful in the passing game too. pic.twitter.com/MjUwgrchgA
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