Safety Tedric Thompson
Although cutting Thompson wouldn’t provide a ton of salary relief, it seems like a forthcoming move considering the team’s decision to bring in Quandre Diggs last season. With Diggs, Bradley McDougald, Marquise Blair and Lano Hill all in the mix, Thompson is likely the odd man out in the safety rotation, especially after going on the injured reserve as soon as the Diggs trade was finalized.
Thompson started six games for Seattle last year, recording two interceptions but often struggling in deep coverage, a huge part of Pete Carroll’s defense from the free safety spot.
The added $2.3 million from cutting Thompson could be used toward a new pass rusher or offensive lineman, and the team can easily find more depth in the secondary if they deem it necessary.