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Seahawks defense dominates first padded practice of training camp

Best of all, the front line was especially stingy against the run.

The most encouraging development from Seahawks training camp so far has been how well the defense has performed against what should be a potent offense. As the pads went on that trend continued, as the defense reportedly dominated Monday’s drills. The secondary has gotten most of the acclaim but yesterday it was the new-look front-seven that stepped up.

Best of all, the front line was especially stingy against the run, with Dre’Mont Jones, Jarran Reed and Bobby Wagner helping limit the offense to a total of one yard on six carries.

With top two running backs Ken Walker and Zach Charbonnet both out that should probably come with an asterisk. However, run defense was this team’s greatest weakness last year, so if these gains continue into the season it could mean a huge bump for their ceiling.

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Dre’Mont Jones says he’s trying to get on Bobby Wagner’s level

Wagner has earned $96,645,298 in his career, according to Over the Cap.

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The biggest contract that the Seahawks handed out this offseason went to quarterback Geno Smith, who signed a bargain of a three-year deal given his position and production. The next-largest payday went to former Broncos defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones, who signed a three-year, $51 million deal – immediately making him the team’s highest-paid defensive player.

Last week after practice Jones told reporters that his new deal hasn’t changed him and he’s focused on trying to get his next deal. As an example he cited returning Seahawks legend Bobby Wagner, who signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract after the Rams released him. That’s far from Wagner’s only cashout though. Last year he signed a lucrative deal with LA after getting two significant extensions from Seattle since getting drafted. All together, Wagner has earned $96,645,298 in his career, according to Over the Cap.

Jones says he’s trying to get on that level.

Jones is entering his fifth year in the NFL. So far he’s totaled 22 sacks, 38 quarterback hits and 28 tackles for a loss in 56 games. He hasn’t made a Pro Bowl team yet, but the contract that Seattle gave him indicates they believe that will change in the future.

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Seahawks DT Dre’Mont Jones says he’s ‘not a one-trick pony’ type

While Jones is mostly known as an interior pass rusher, he says he’s not just a one-trick pony.

New Seahawks defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones spoke with the team beat reporters over Zoom yesterday and shared some interesting quotes. For one thing, Jones says he wanted to come to Seattle last year as part of the Russell Wilson trade but Denver yanked him out of the package.

Jones also took time to talk about his game. He described himself as a high motor player who likes to attack and apply pressure. While Jones is mostly known as an interior pass rusher, he says he’s not just a one-trick pony.

For what it’s worth Pro Football Focus has consistently given Jones solid pass rush grades in his career, but significantly lower ones in run defense and tackling.

Then again, even if you take PFF as gospel Jones is not done developing yet as a defender. At just 26 years old his best football should still be ahead of him – and that’s what the Seahawks were banking on when they signed him to a three-year, $51 million deal.

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Seahawks still have more work to do to strengthen defensive line

Despite the additions of Dre’Mont Jones and Jarran Reed, the Seattle Seahawks still have glaring holes to address on the defensive line.

The Seattle Seahawks have made some major moves already this offseason to strengthen the defensive line, including signing former Bronco Dre’Mont Jones and familiar face Jarran Reed during the early part of free agency.

Coach Pete Carroll admits the job is hardly complete.

“There’s a lot of work to do still, we know that,” Carroll said this week during his press availability at the Arizona meetings. “We’re faced now with different circumstances to deal with, just because we’ve spent a lot of money already and all of that, but we have a lot of work to do. We have a couple of great spots for guys who want to come here.

“This will be more of a recruiting process than anything, and I’ll need the players to really help us on that as well as the coaches.”

Seattle also parted ways with some staples on the defensive line, releasing Al Woods, Shelby Harris and Quinton Jefferson, leaving some glaring holes. In addition, Poona Ford remains unsigned on the market.

“We’ve got some spots that we need to fill, and they’re going to be crucial,” Carroll admitted. “I’m hoping some guys will see that this is a great opportunity for them to come in and be part of something really good.”

Look for Seattle to continue to bolster the defensive line, whether it’s through the later phases of free agency or the upcoming NFL draft.

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ESPN puts Seahawks at No. 12 in their post-free agency power rankings

If you ask ESPN, this is still a fringe playoff team.

The Seahawks did solid work in free agency this year, remodeling their defensive line and linebacker corps and addressing their hole at center. They also brought back both of the quarterbacks they carried on their roster last season. As the dust settles and we begin to look forward to the 2023 NFL draft, it’s a good time to see where Seattle ranks compared to the competition.

If you ask ESPN, this is still a fringe playoff team. They have the Seahawks slotted at No. 12 in their post-free agency power rankings. Brady Henderson says their best under-the-radar move was re-signing backup QB Drew Lock.

“The Seahawks re-signed starting quarterback Geno Smith before free agency and then kept their QB room intact by bringing Lock back after he tested the market. Lock’s deal is for one year and $4 million, with another $3.5 million available in incentives. Although Lock didn’t beat out Smith last offseason the way many in the organization expected, the Seahawks remain high on him, believing he’s young and talented enough to develop into a high-end starter. He gives the Seahawks a backup with experience and upside, but his return doesn’t necessarily preclude them from picking a quarterback early in the upcoming draft.”

As far as backups go Lock is a strong option and Smith is currently a top-10 starter. The question now is if the Seahawks feel strongly enough about one of the quarterbacks in this draft class to pick them. The latest buzz indicates that is the case – speculation coming out of the owner’s meetings is that they’re looking to trade up to No. 3 overall.

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Seahawks 2023 free agency: Contract details for each signing

Here are the details for every deal that we have numbers for so far.

The Seattle Seahawks went against type in free agency this year, spending freely to bolster a defensive front seven that was their greatest weakness last season. They have also re-signed both of the two quarterbacks they carried on the roster in 2022. Seattle has gotten mostly good grades for their signings, but the devil is always in the details for these contracts. So, let’s take a look.

Here are the details for every deal that we have numbers for so far.

See where Seahawks rank in NFC after 1st wave of free agency

The Seattle Seahawks made some noteworthy moves during the first wave of free agency. See where they rank in comparison to other NFC teams.

The Seattle Seahawks were fairly active this offseason during the first wave of free agency, most notably parting ways with a number of players on the defensive side of the ball as well as adding some new faces to the mix.

Seattle signed defensive linemen Dre’Mont Jones and Jarran Reed as well as linebacker Devin Bush and safety Julian Love. (The Seahawks also agreed to terms with All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner over the weekend, although that deal wasn’t figured into the rankings below.)

Jeff Kerr over at CBS Sports recently ranked all the teams in the NFC based on how each club fared through the first wave of free agency and the Seahawks came in at No. 8.

“The run defense also appears to have improved with the additions of Reed and Love, yet there appears to be a ceiling with this Seattle team,” Kerr writes. “The 2023 draft — along with the improvements of the 2022 draft class — will play a major role if the Seahawks can make a return trip to the playoffs and compete with the top teams in the conference.”

The Eagles, Cowboys and 49ers, in that order, topped Kerr’s list of the NFC’s best so far.

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PFF: EDGE is the Seahawks’ greatest roster need after free agency

According to Pro Football Focus, Seattle’s greatest roster need after free agency is the EDGE.

The Seahawks put together a strong 2023 free agent class, adding youth to their interior defensive line rotation and bringing Bobby Wagner back to anchor their linebacker group. There may still be another signing or two, but with exactly one month to go before the 2023 NFL draft that’s where this team and every other is now focusing the majority of their attention.

So, what do they have to do next? According to Pro Football Focus, Seattle’s greatest roster need after free agency is the EDGE.

“We knew the Seahawks were going to be aggressive in trying to upgrade their defensive line from Pete Carroll’s post-season press conference. And they did that in free agency by adding Dre’Mont Jones and Jarran Reed. But they still need a dominant edge presence, a position we expect them to target with their No. 5 pick. The next three positions on the list are lesser needs, but they are all areas where Seattle could use an injection of talent. They have plenty of potential to attack those holes with their extra first-round pick and their two second-round picks.”

The No. 1 EDGE prospect in this class is Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr., and it’s pretty much a tossup whether he will still be available when the Seahawks are on the clock at No. 5 overall. Arizona is the wild card there – as the three other teams picking ahead of Seattle are expected to pick a quarterback. However, this draft class is deep at edge, so the Seahawks may be able to wait and find a quality prospect here on Day 2 or even Day 3.

There are also still several interesting free agents out there at this position, including Jadeveon Clowney, Frank Clark and Yannick Ngakoue.

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2023 NFL free agency: Seahawks get high grades for early moves

Here are some grades for the team’s free agent haul from around the web.

The Seattle Seahawks are getting mostly rave reviews for their work in the NFL’s 2023 free agency period. Usually quiet this time of year, the front office threw a curveball, making a “home run” signing on the first day with former Broncos defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones.

Seattle also got arguably the best deal of the entire month when they re-signed quarterback Geno Smith to an unthinkably team-friendly and flexible three-year deal. The Seahawks have also added new players at linebacker (Devin Bush), center (Evan Brown), safety (Julian Love) and brought back former defensive lineman Jarran Reed. So, what do the experts think?

Here are some grades for the team’s free agent haul from around the web.

Daniel Jeremiah: Dre’Mont Jones a ‘home run signing’ for Seahawks

Having Jones not only helps give a solution to the Seahawks’ biggest weakness, it also allows them flexibility at the No. 5 overall pick.

The Seattle Seahawks bucked their usual trend of avoiding the first wave of free agency in a big way this year. They made quite a splash by signing former Broncos defensive tackle Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year deal worth $51 million. It’s a move to signal to the 12th Man the team realizes all too well how poor their defensive line was last year, and they wasted little time doing what they could to improve it.

It’s also been one of the more widely praised free agency moves this offseason, and NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah can’t stop singing Seattle’s praises. You can listen to a portion of Jeremiah’s comments below.

What sticks out to Jeremiah is discussing how teams ideally don’t want to go into the draft with a glaring need they must address before focusing on any other position. Having Jones not only helps give a solution to the Seahawks’ biggest weakness, it also allows them flexibility at the No. 5 overall pick.

Without Jones, Seattle might have been forced to select Georgia DT Jalen Carter. While the Seahawks still may pick this young man, they are no longer trapped to this possibility. This may be a good thing, as Carter’s red flags continue to mount.

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