On Tuesday, the Seattle Seahawks released former Washington Huskies tight end Will Dissly, along with safeties Jamal Adams and Quandre Diggs to save money against the salary cap. Dissly was in the final season of a three-year, $24 million extension he signed before the 2022 season and will cost the Seahawks just $3 million against the cap according to Spotrac.
After being selected in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft, Dissly struggled with injuries in his first two professional seasons before becoming a mainstay in the Seahawks lineup. He started 65 of the 72 games he appeared in over his six years with the Seahawks, pulling in 127 receptions for 1,421 yards and 13 touchdowns.
He was also an excellent run blocker for the Seahawks, just like his time under position coach Jordan Paopao on the other side of Seattle. After playing defensive line in 2014 and 2015, Dissly transitioned to tight end before Washington’s run to the College Football Playoff and Peach Bowl in 2016.
The #Seahawks are also releasing veteran TE Will Dissly, per source.
Seattle saves $7 million in cash and salary cap space, while Dissly — who has 13 career TDs — hits the market at age 27. pic.twitter.com/ZLurUNi3Fn
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) March 5, 2024
During his two season on the offensive side of the ball, Dissly reeled in 25 catches for 336 yards and 3 touchdowns before heading off to the draft. He should have plenty of suitors when free agency opens on March 13, with the New England Patriots, Washington Commanders, and Los Angeles Chargers among the teams that have a need at tight end.