Seahawks' best and worst move in NFL free agency so far
It's been an extremely busy offseason for the Seattle Seahawks. To summarize, the team traded starting quarterback Geno Smith and replaced him with Sam Darnold in free agency. Superstar wide receiver DK Metcalf was also traded, franchise legend Tyler Lockett was released, and Cooper Kupp is the replacement at wide receiver.
Unsurprisingly, Seattle's unpredictable offseason has drawn opinions from a wide range of media sources. Pro Football Focus recently wrote an article identifying their favorite and least-favorite moves made by all 32 teams in free agency. For the Seahawks, their favorite acquisition was veteran EDGE DeMarcus Lawrence.
"Lawrence’s 2024 was cut short in Week 4 due to a foot injury, but he is still an impact player on the edge," Mason Cameron wrote. "He was a dynamic pass-rusher for the Cowboys in 2023, totaling 57 pressures with a 16.4% pass-rush win rate. However, he shined brightest against the run, where he boasted a 92.4 PFF run-defense grade."
On the flip-side, the Seahawks haven't done enough to address their lackluster offensive line this offseason. The lone acquisition by general manager John Schneider has been swing veteran backup Josh Jones. PFF was disappointed by that decision.
"Despite needing significant help on the interior, the Seahawks opted to bring in a swing tackle to bolster their already solid protection on the edge," Cameron continued. "While the contract isn’t cost-prohibitive, it underscores a missed opportunity in Seattle to bring in a proven producer on the interior. Seattle may move Jones inside, despite his last foray at guard generating a 50.8 PFF overall grade back in 2021."
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: NFL free agency: Seahawks' best and worst move so far
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