The Seattle Seahawks needed to make some off-season moves to bolster their defense. And while they’ve made some moves, there’s still work to do – but they’re almost out of salary cap space.
This offseason, the Seahawks signed several players like defensive lineman Dre’Mont Jones, safety Julian Love, defensive tackle Jarran Reed, and linebacker Bobby Wagner during free agency. However, those signings don’t completely address the defense. And unfortunately for the Seahawks, they don’t have a lot of cash or cap space to make moves.
“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,” Carroll said, referring to the team’s financial crunch, according to ESPN. “But we’ve got some spots that we’ve got to fill, and they’re going to be crucial. 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.”
One of those players the Seahawks are hoping to re-sign is Poona Ford. And it sounds like they’re going to need him to take a discount.
“I’m hoping we can keep talking,” Carroll said. “Really, we’d love to have him back and we need him to come back, so we’re actively involved with that.”
It’s a tough situation to try to build your roster with very little salary cap room, and the NFL world had plenty to say about it.
Seahawks gave up 41 to Purdy and 45 points to Goff
They have to improve the defense
And need another huge year from Geno— Maria Panova (@notsleeeping) April 5, 2023
— Rhys Knott (@wrhys_writes) April 5, 2023
Currently, Seattle is in the red in terms of cap space due to the 10 draft picks. If PC/JS wants more players, then other players must be cut. If Adams ain't getting a post-June 1 Cut, then realistically the only way to free cap space is to trade Fant and draft his replacement
— Donny Henson (@RavensDDisciple) April 2, 2023
https://twitter.com/GroovyShazamBro/status/1642679716510597120?s=20
It’s just give and take, really. Their pass defense was awful for a couple years, and in adjusting to correct that the run defense faltered. Conclusion: there’s no scheme to compensate for lack of premiere talent
— Dugar, Michael-Shawn (@MikeDugar) April 2, 2023
We’ll have to see how the Seahawks address this in the coming weeks.
[ESPN]
