Two weeks into free agency, the Seattle Seahawks have ample salary cap space but have made minimal changes to their offensive line.
Their only signing is Josh Jones, who has notable starting experience with the Arizona Cardinals, though he has primarily served as a backup with the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. His versatility as both a guard and tackle is his key strength.
Nonetheless, John Schneider has pursued significant free agents. They appeared to be contenders for Will Fries until the Minnesota Vikings intervened with an impressive offer without a physical. Additionally, Teven Jenkins visited, but he ultimately signed with the Cleveland Browns.
The remaining free agency options are limited. Dillon Radunz is a candidate but had an underwhelming performance on a struggling Tennessee Titans offensive line. Dalton Risner is known for being a better pass blocker than run blocker and might be an intriguing short-term option, though he comes with injury concerns.
It is evident that the Seahawks are unlikely to initiate any significant trades for established, high-caliber offensive linemen before September. They will also not be able to adopt a “discounted items” strategy to remedy their problematic interior offensive line.
Instead, the Seahawks are left with the option to draft and develop talent, akin to what the Philadelphia Eagles and Buffalo Bills have done recently, as well as the 2010s Dallas Cowboys and the 2005 Seahawks.
Though there’s a push for the Seahawks to prioritize offensive line selections during this year’s draft, don’t be shocked if their investment amounts to just one or two picks. This is due in part to the existing players like Olu Oluwatimi, Anthony Bradford, Christian Haynes, Sautoa Laumea, and Jalen Sundell who already have experience and made meaningful contributions during the 2024 season.
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