Seattle Seahawks Free Agent Wishlist Part 1 – Defense
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Defensive Line
Yannick Ngakoue – There is little question Yannick Ngakoue that THE top pass rusher on the market. Typically, these types of players don’t make it to free agency. But word out of Baltimore is that Ngakoue didn’t meet up to the expectations or provide the pass rush the Ravens need.
Baltimore has some other pass rushers they want to resign, so Ngakoue could be the odd man out and move on to the highest bidder in 2021. If Ngakoue does hit the market, Seattle would be smart to sign him to a multi-year deal. They can cut Carlos Dunlap and his $14M contract with no cap penalty to make room for the Ravens star edge rusher.
Ndamukong Suh – One of the Seahawks’ biggest areas of weakness last season was stopping the run. The other is an inside pass rush. Ndamukong Suh can provide relief on both fronts. Once regarded as the best defensive tackle in the game, he’s been more of a mercenary, the last few seasons. If the Seahawks and Suh agree to a short term deal for a pretty reasonable price, Suh will do wonders for Seattle’s defense.
Johnathan Hankins – While he’s not on the same level as Suh or Donald, Johnathan Hankins is a good defensive tackle. He’s proven to be an above-average pass rusher while being a stout run stuffer. He would be a classic Schneider signing. He’s a reasonably priced player who brings high-end production onto the field of play.
.@YannickNgakoue gets the sack and forces the fumble and @Derek_Wolfe95 recovers❗️❗️
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