The Seattle Seahawks won’t be content with just one addition to their defensive line this offseason, as a nearly full-fledged rebuild likely needs to occur for this team to effectively rush the quarterback in 2020.
The priority is getting Jadeveon Clowney back in the green and blue next year, but that will cost roughly $20 million dollars in cap space, forcing any other additions to be more cost-effective.
Adding via the draft is certainly an option, and one the Seahawks will likely pursue, but the team could also look for a low-cost veteran to plug in along the defensive line – and a familiar face has put himself in the running for that job.
Bruce Irvin, who was Seattle’s first round pick in 2012 and played with them for four seasons, is set to hit free agency again after playing 2019 with the Panthers, where he racked up 8.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hits.
Irvin would easily become one of Seattle’s most efficient pass rushers, even if they bring Clowney back, and he demonstrated an interest in coming back to Seattle on Twitter.
🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣 https://t.co/twdjqSmHBI
— Bruce Irvin (@BIrvin_WVU11) February 27, 2020
Of course, there have been plenty of opportunities for Irvin to make his way back to the Emerald City, as he is now a free agent for the third time since his departure – choosing to sign with the Raiders, Falcons and Panthers instead of coming back to Seattle.
That may be in part because the Seahawks didn’t utilize Irvin much as a straight edge rusher early in his career. With Pete Carroll still at the helm, it’s possible they wouldn’t consider him for that role now, even though he has 52 career sacks to his name.
Still – if the Seahawks decide they want to add someone for an affordable contract who can come in and immediately disrupt opposing quarterbacks, Irvin should be at or near the top of their wish list.
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