Seattle Seahawks: 9 veterans put on notice after the draft
Ugo Amadi, CB
Tre Brown and Sidney Jones are penciled as the starting corners. Where Ugo Amadi stands in relation to the other backups cornerbacks Artie Burns and Justin Coleman, will be decided in camp. Then there are the two newcomers, Coby Bryant and Tariq Woolen.
This is going to sound cold, but despite being a key member of the defensive back rotation over the last few seasons, Amadi could be the odd man out. He’s also the second-highest-paid corner on the roster. By cutting him, the Seattle Seahawks save $2.54M against the cap while only incurring $161K in dead money.
Chris Carson, RB
Chris Carson is in a completely different position than Dallas and Homer. He could show up to camp at or near 100 percent and be the guy who had 2,810 yards from scrimmage in 2018 and 2019. Or the neck injury he sustained last season means it’s the end of the road.
When they drafted Walker, the Seattle Seahawks were hoping for scenario one but planning for scenario two. Even if Carson makes it back, he’s a free agent at the end of the season and, with his injury history, won’t be resigned.
If Seattle cuts him, they save $4.6M, That’s money they can use to shore up other positions of need.
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