The #Seahawks are signing former #Steelers OL B.J. Finney to a two-year, $8 million deal, source said. Versatile interior player who has 13 career starts.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 18, 2020
After spending the first two days of the NFL’s legal tampering period focusing on bringing back their own free agents, the Seattle Seahawks finally decided to look for new players – coming to terms on a two-year, $8 million dollar deal with former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman B.J. Finney, according to NFL Insider Tom Pelissero.
Finney has the requisite versatility the Seahawks crave in their offensive linemen, having played 427 snaps at left guard, 381 snaps at center and 139 snaps at right guard in his four-year career, all spent with Pittsburgh.
Although he’s spent most of his career as a backup, only making 13 career starts, Finney could come in and immediately compete to be the team’s starting left guard with Mike Iupati expected to sign elsewhere in free agency.
The team could also view Finney as an option at center, with many believing the team will release Justin Britt, which would free up $11.8 million dollars in cap space for Seattle and help them land Jadeveon Clowney or another big name free agent.
Finney also has some experience lining up in the sixth lineman/tight end role, a role the Seahawks utilized heavily the past two years with George Fant, who has now agreed to terms with the Jets.
Finney’s role in Seattle next year is unclear, but his versatility and experience should make him a valuable part of the team in 2020.
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