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Is Seahawks’ possible lack of pass rush NFL’s biggest roster hole?

NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt believes the Seahawks’ possible lack of pass rush is the NFL’s biggest roster hole heading into 2020.

The Seattle Seahawks have been unable to re-sign defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who remains the league’s most coveted free agent. While the Seahawks did make some moves to tighten up the defensive line ahead of the 2020 season, some questions remain as to whether Seattle did enough to bolster the edge.

NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brant believes the Seahawks’ possible lack of pass rush is the NFL’s most glaring roster hole across the league.

“So where will the pressure come from in 2020?” Brandt writes. “Defensive lineman Jarran Reed will surely be asked to play a big role, having signed a two-year extension, but his sack production dropped from 10.5 in 2018 to 2.0 last season following his six-game suspension for a violation of the personal conduct policy to start the year.”

“Can 2019 first-round pick L.J. Collier (zero sacks in 11 games) begin to make an impact?” Brandt continues. “What about 2020 second-round pick Darrell Taylor, for whom Seattle traded up to acquire? The Seahawks added two veteran rotation players in Bruce Irvin and Benson Mayowa, but it wouldn’t be surprising if they made another move to bolster the line, perhaps signing Everson Griffen or trying to acquire a trade piece, like, say, Olivier Vernon, should the Browns make him available.”

The Seahawks have always insisted they are never finished trying to shore up the pass rush and could still have a few moves up their sleeves ahead of the start of the season.

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