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Not many people expected the Seattle Seahawks to be in this position, leading the NFC West with four weeks to go in the regular season, heading into the campaign.
Even fewer thought it would be possible when the team lost four out of five games and sat at 4-5 midway of the year.
However, Seattle has now won four in a row and completed the sweep against Arizona on Sunday to take control of the division.
Move to Make Now: Kick the tires on Mason Cole
Especially after Connor Williams’ midseason retirement, the Seahawks’ interior offensive line is very young and could use some work. Olu Oluwatimi has taken over as the team’s starting center and lacks experience as a second-year pro who barely saw the field before the promotion.
So, it’d be smart to bring in someone who has starting experience, especially in the playoffs. Cole doesn’t necessarily have to take over for Oluwatimi right away, but he would be good to have as an insurance policy heading into the postseason at the least.
2025 Free Agency: WR Tutu Atwell, Los Angeles Rams
It’s been mentioned previously that Tyler Lockett could be playing his last season in Seattle given his age and contract situation.
According to Over The Cap, the organization would save $17 million of cap space by cutting the 32-year-old who turns 33 in September this offseason, and the front office is currently projected to have over a $6 million deficit in the spring.
Also, Lockett is only signed through 2025 anyway and is averaging his fewest yards per game (42.6) since 2017.
Atwell could step in and be the offense’s deep threat at a fraction of the cost. Granted, he doesn’t have the same pedigree as his predecessor, but the fourth-year pro was a reliable target for the Rams during a five-game stretch in which Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp were injured.
2025 NFL Draft: TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
On a related note, Noah Fant has only had 30 catches for 311 yards through Week 13 of this season and hasn’t scored a touchdown in two years. He could get let go to save $9 million this offseason, per OTC, which could make tight end a need for the Seahawks in the draft.
Meanwhile, Tyler Warren shares a similar skill set and could be a good replacement for Fant.
“Warren is a talented pass catcher who is handling the role as the top offensive option,” B/R’s offensive skill position scout Dame Parson said via the Penn State product’s scouting report.
“He should be used as an H-back and flex tight end early in his NFL career until his run-blocking improves. Warren’s receiving versatility and upside will add another element to a passing attack.”
(Previous Week’s Selections: Call up Quinton Bohanna, C Bradley Bozeman, WR Luther Burden III)