The Seattle Seahawks have taken multiple steps to address their depleted pass rush ahead of the 2020 NFL season.
However, after bringing the old band back together with the signings of Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa, and selecting two LEO type edge rushers in Darrell Taylor and Alton Robinson, the team still has not made the big free agent splash the fans are hoping for.
Jadeveon Clowney remains the most logical target, but despite repeated offers from the Seahawks, he has chosen to wait out the market to see if his asking price will be met.
General Manager John Schneider made it clear the door is not shut on a Clowney return, but indicated the team has to move on. Moving on apparently includes having conversations with the second most notable defensive end on the open market, Everson Griffen.
According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, speaking on the radio at 950 KJR, the Seahawks have had recent communication with Griffen, but not with Clowney.
Mike: "No communication of late between Clowney and the Seahawks."
On Everson Griffen: "there has been communication." #Seahawks https://t.co/bQJczzWtq3
— Jason Puckett (@JasonPuckett20) April 30, 2020
Griffen is a 10-year veteran who recorded eight sacks and 24 quarterback hits at age 32 last year, making his fourth Pro Bowl appearance.
He would very clearly be an improvement for the Seahawks off the edge, and his size lines up with what the team looks for at the five-tech position – an area of need after Quinton Jefferson’s departure.
Seattle has the cap space and the need to acquire Griffen, and a reunion with coach Pete Carroll, who coached him at USC, could be just what the doctor ordered for both Griffen and the Seahawks in 2020.
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