As the NFL’s salary cap compliance deadline on March 13 approaches, many teams have made some surprising cuts, including the Seattle Seahawks, who let go of former Washington Huskies tight end Will Dissly on Tuesday. The Bozeman, Montana native was drafted by the Seahawks in the 4th round and spent six years in Seattle, signing a three-year, $24 million extension in 2022.
As a free agent, Dissly should have plenty of suitors, with one potential landing spot being the Los Angeles Chargers. Coach Jim Harbaugh’s team has a huge need at the position, with the oft-injured Gerald Everett and former XFL star Donald Parham Jr. combining for a meager 696 yards last season.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are also in need of another weapon for quarterback Trevor Lawrence and some depth behind tight end Evan Engram. Dissly would fit nicely into that second slot, replacing Luke Farrell, who had just 13 receptions for 155 yards in 2023.
However, the best fit for Dissly might be the Baltimore Ravens. He could shine playing alongside Mark Andrews in an offense that is built around a run game and short passing. Dissly could help as a run blocker while Andrews and Isaiah Likely handle the majority of the receiving work at the position.
With tight end being such a need for many teams across the league, it shouldn’t take long for Dissly to find a new home.