With free agency set to open in just one week, a report from NFL Insider Adam Caplan indicated the Seattle Seahawks are expected to host free agent defensive back T.J. Carrie on a visit.
Former #Browns CB/S T.J. Carrie is expected to visit the #Seahawks this week, source said.
Carrie started 14 games during his 2 seasons with the #Browns.
Team is looking to boost their nickel position. They played mostly 3 LBs in nickel last season instead of an extra DB.
— Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) March 11, 2020
Carrie, 29, spent the past two seasons with the Cleveland Browns, appearing in all 32 games and racking up 126 combined tackles, 12 passes defended, two interceptions and two sacks.
His previous four seasons were spent with the Raiders, where the former seventh round pick established himself as a versatile defensive back and key special teams contributor.
Seattle is likely looking at Carrie as competition at the nickel corner spot. Coach Pete Carroll indicated at combine media day the starting nickel job is second-year Ugo Amadi’s to lose, but he also made it clear they plan to flood him with competition to make him earn it – a hallmark of the culture of competition that Carroll has created in Seattle.
Carrie would represent strong competition for Amadi, who won the job late last season and performed well down the stretch. If Amadi does end up winning the role, Carrie could serve as valuable depth in the secondary and on the special teams, especially with Akeem King and Neiko Thorpe both heading into free agency.
Nothing can become official until March 18, but don’t be surprised if Carrie is in a Seattle uniform in 2020.
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