Linebackers (6): Cody Barton, Jordyn Brooks, Ben Burr-Kirven, Shaquem Griffin, Bobby Wagner, K.J. Wright
The Seahawks are unlikely to re-sign SAM linebacker Mychal Kendricks, instead letting second-year Cody Barton battle it out with rookie Jordyn Brooks in training camp.
Some believe K.J. Wright, who set a career-high in tackles last season, could be a cut candidate, but I suspect he and Wagner will be back to help mentor the rest of the linebacker group, which includes second-year Ben Burr-Kirven and third year Shaquem Griffin, along with Brooks and Barton.
Griffin and BBK are guys who could be cut, with some believing they are competing for just one spot, but coach Carroll loves his core special teams contributors, which should help keep Burr-Kirven around, and I think Griffin’s development as a pass rusher last year will keep him around as well, at least for one more year.