Tag: Depth

Seahawks officially announce signing of tackle Brandon Shell

The Seattle Seahawks have officially announced the signing of tackle Brandon Shell, who will provide much-needed depth on the roster.

News of the Seattle Seahawks’ free-agent signings has been coming fast and furiously now that the contracts have become official. With all the precautions being taken as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, deals are not being announced until the paperwork has actually been signed.

On Tuesday afternoon, the Seahawks confirmed the addition of offensive tackle Brandon Shell, who had agreed to terms with Seattle last week per a number of reports.

Shell was originally selected by the Jets with the 158th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft. For New York, Shell started 37 of 41 games played over the last three seasons at right tackle.

Shell is the third of Seattle’s offensive linemen signings this free agency period, joining former Steelers center/guard B.J. Finney and former Jaguars tackle Cedric Ogbuehi. Finney and Ogbuehi were both inked to the roster on Monday.

Be sure and follow all the latest reported and official signings on our live, free-agent tracker.

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Seahawks make signing of tackle Cedric Ogbuehi official

The Seattle Seahawks have now officially announced the signing of former Jaguars and Bengals tackle, Cedric Ogbuehi.

The Seattle Seahawks have confirmed yet another free-agent signing that was reported last week. Seattle has now officially announced tackle Cedric Ogbuehi is under contract.

Seattle has been busy over the last few days but followed the NFL Management Council’s request via memo, which instructed teams not to announce any new deals until contracts had actually been signed.

Ogbuehi was originally selected by the Bengals with the No. 21 overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft out of Texas A&M. After four seasons in Cincinnati, the teams decided not to exercise his fifth-year option and he became an unrestricted free agent. He then signed a one-year deal with the Jaguars in 2019.

Ogbuehi will likely provide depth on the line throughout the offseason as he competes for a spot on the roster. He also has some experience at tight end and could look to replace George Fant in that role.

The Seahawks also officially announced the signing of center/guard B.J. Finney this afternoon as well. You can track all Seattle’s reported free-agent moves here.

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Seahawks taking advantage of running back depth with Rashaad Penny out

The Seattle Seahawks will look to C.J. Prosise and Travis Homer to back up Chris Carson now that Rashaad Penny is out for the season.

Injuries have taken their toll on the Seattle Seahawks’ offense this season, including hits to the tight ends and starters upfront. The most recent position group to lose a member is the running backs, now that Rashaad Penny has been shut down for the year after tearing his ACL.

Seattle has utilized the one-two punch of starter Chris Carson and Penny with success lately, but will now have to turn to the next man – or men – up, to get the job done.

“That’s the beauty of the depth that we have on our roster, the beauty of having a C.J. Prosise that you’re like, ‘okay, I’m a huge C.J. fan,” offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer said Thursday. “The ability just to make people miss. The ability in the passing game. You obviously see we’ve used him in third-down situations before, two-minute situations before. He’s got a huge upside. I think he’s excited about the opportunity.”

But Prosise isn’t the Seahawks’ only option to back up Carson, Travis Homer is slated to see some time too.

“Travis is a guy that we’ve liked the whole time,” Schottenheimer explained. “Both those guys we feel really good about, just the way they play. Travis is very physical. Good understanding of the protections and stuff already, being a young player.

“You hate to see it for Rashaad having a great last couple games – those guys will step up and they’ll be ready.”

Prosise is expected to get the first look behind Carson in Carolina when the Seahawks and Panthers kick off Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. PT.

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