No. 6: Defensive End Benson Mayowa
The first of Seattle’s two reunions on the defensive line, Mayowa played in two games with the Seahawks back in the 2013 season.
He’s bounced around the league quite a bit since then, playing for three different teams and recording 20 career sacks – seven of them coming last year with the Raiders.
Seven sacks is nearly double what Seattle’s team leader, Rasheem Green (4) had last year, so it’s pretty obvious this is a big addition for the Seahawks.
Mayowa is likely a replacement for Quinton Jefferson at right defensive end, and adding him into the mix is a plus for this team’s depleted pass rush, especially if they get Jadeveon Clowney back.
No. 5: Receiver Phillip Dorsett
Most expected the Seahawks to address their No. 3 receiver role in one of two ways: the NFL draft, which boasts one of the strongest receiver groups in recent memory, or by re-signing Josh Gordon – assuming he gets reinstated following last season’s suspension.
However, Seattle opted to sign another former Patriots receiver instead, coming to terms with Phillip Dorsett on a one-year deal.
Dorsett brings blazing speed to Seattle’s already fast receiving corps, having run a 4.33 in the 40-yard dash a few years ago.
Russell Wilson is elite at throwing accurate deep passes, and adding Dorsett to a group featuring Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf will really stretch opposing defenses, especially with Wilson’s ability to escape pressure.
No. 4: Tight End Greg Olsen
Seattle’s first free agent signing of the season, the veteran Olsen will be a nice presence to add to Will Dissly, Jacob Hollister and Luke Willson in the tight end room.
Although Olsen’s best days are behind him, the veteran is nice insurance in case Dissly, who has suffered season-ending injuries in his first two NFL campaigns, is not healthy at any point in 2020.
If he is, the 1-2 punch of Dissly and Olsen will be fantastic for quarterback Russell Wilson, and the depth of Hollister and Willson behind them makes this one of the deepest tight end rooms in the entire league.