Seattle Seahawks: 9 veterans put on notice after the draft
Ed Stein
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With a new draft class coming in, several veterans could find their playing time and even their jobs in jeopardy; they are officially on notice.
The NFL Draft signifies a time of change. Aside from the normal change, the Seattle Seahawks are in a period of huge turnover. Players who have been staples of the franchise for the last decade have gone on to other teams. With this new draft class, even more veterans could lose their jobs.
Honorable Mention: Darrell Taylor, LEO
On notice is a bit drastic for Darrell Taylor. He’s not in jeopardy of losing his roster spot. Then again, by drafting two edge rushers, the Seattle Seahawks aren’t exactly shouting “we believe in you,” either.
Deejay Dallas/Travis Homer, RB
A pair of underachievers, to be honest. Despite rare flashes, neither Deejay Dallas or Travis Homer has impressed for any period of time. Homer has had a hard time getting on the field. In three years and 39 games, he has 686 yards from scrimmage. That includes a 75-yard TD scamper on a fake punt last year.
Meanwhile, Dallas is the perennial backup’s backup. He’s got 490 yards in 29 games over two seasons. Also touted as a dangerous return man, Dallas has been good but not great. Melton could fill that role and will challenge the incumbent.
Jake Curhan/Stone Forsythe, OT
Filling in for the oft-injured Brandon Shell at right tackle Jake Curhan was acceptable and a step above Jamarco Jones. He also got more playing time than Forsythe even though Curhan was a UDFA and Stone Forsythe a seventh round pick.
A roster spot isn’t guaranteed for either of them. Two of the Seahawks’ first four draft picks were offensive tackles Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas. Additionally, there are several veterans with more experience available in free agency (including Duane Brown and Shell).
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