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32 Teams/32 Days
Seattle Seahawks
- 10-7 Record [2nd in the NFC West]
- Missed Playoffs [2nd Straight Year]
The 2024 Offseason
A Very…Uh…Memorable Free Agency Class
Over the previous 14 Seasons, Seattle’s offseason moves were divided between Head Coach Pete Carroll and GM, John Schneider. Both had equal say in personnel moves and there was no sole deciding force on all matters.
That all changed in 2024 when team owner Jody Allen decided to let Pete Carroll go from his coaching duties. They still retained him on the team, but with virtually no involvement from his end beyond a few conversations with the new staff, it basically left all personnel decisions up to Schneider
And…um…how do I say this, it definitely could have gone better. Let’s start with the losses.
Departures
| Player | Position | Seahawks Tenure | New Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damien Lewis | OG | (2020-2023) | CAR | 4 Year - $53M |
| Jordyn Brooks | ILB | (2020-2023) | MIA | 3 Year - $26.25M |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | (2020-2023) | LAR | 3 Year - $22.5M |
| Bobby Wagner | ILB | (2012-2021, 2023) | WAS | 1 Year - $6.5M |
| Drew Lock | QB | (2022-2023) | NYG | 1 Year - $5M |
| Will Dissly | TE | (2018-2023) | LAC | 3 Year - $14M |
| Quandre Diggs | FS | (2019-2023) | TEN | 1 Year - $3M |
| DeeJay Dallas | RB | (2020-2023) | ARI | 3 Year - $8.25M |
| Evan Brown | iOL | (2023) | DET | 1 Year - $2.35M |
| Jamal Adams | SS | (2020-2023) | TEN | 1 Year - $1.29M |
| Nick Bellore | LB/ST | (2019-2023) | WAS | 1 Year - $1.21M |
| Dee Eskridge | RS | (2021-2023) | MIA | 1 Year - $1.06M |
Honestly, a lot of big names Seattle decided to let go, let’s go over them
Damien Lewis - Lewis might have been the best O-lineman Seattle drafted in between Russell Okung and Charles Cross but that’s not saying much. As one of the top guards in the free agent class, he was going to cost more than Seattle was willing to pay. He’s looked good so far on the Panthers sprouting offense.
Jordyn Brooks - Was the first big misfire of Seattle’s offseason, after letting Bobby Wagner and Artie Burns walk, the intention was to re-sign Brooks to a long-term deal. Unfortunately, while Seattle was finalizing their deal with their Big Cat of their offseason, they were sniped out of nowhere by the Miami Dolphins. The failure to retain Brooks was one of many issues that bit us in the but for a great deal of 2024.
Colby Parkinson - Always felt like he was on the precipice of breaking out for Seattle but he never became that guy. Parkinson’s retained a very similar role on the Rams
Bobby Wagner - The Bwagz Reunion Special was certainly a nostalgic one, allowing him to end his time with Seattle on much better terms than his initial release. However the same late-career issues still reared their ugly head. Because while he still remains an All-Pro caliber player in the run and pass rush, his play became a liability in coverage. It was a necessary move imo. Thankfully, Wagner found much more success as a player and in the postseason with the Commanders. I hope he continues to prosper in the twilight of career.
Drew Lock - Oh, Good Ol’ Horse Cock. You might have never captured the starter role, nor were all that amazing in relief. But for a few magical moments on one drive on one Monday Evening under the rain of Lumen Field, it was magical. I won’t forget that.
Will Dissly - I always held a soft spot for Uncle Will. Dude had such a great run to start his rookie year and was pretty good as a blocker, he just never panned out further from that.
Quandre Diggs - One of many excellent players to play for Seattle’s secondary. Seattle found a treasure of a pick in a disgruntled Lions player who loathed Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn. Dude made an excellent successor to the legacy of Earl Thomas (pre-crash out) and was a consistent Pro Bowler. Dude’s still actively engages with the fandom on social media, which speaks to the strength of our relationship
DeeJay Dallas - A decent RB in relief and a solid returner, not much more to say
Evan Brown - There was some optimism coming in. As a backup to Frank Ragnow, there was hope that Evan Brown could be the long term answer at center or guard. Unfortunately, he never really became the answer for either
Jamal Adams - Lot of conflicted feelings here. There was a good outcome in this trade once upon a time, a 2nd-Team All-Pro is proof of that. But there were three damning factors that ultimately sank this costly trade: 1.) He never really developed the backfield abilities that you hope to rely on in a safety. 2.) He was repeatedly injured, which sapped any athleticism that made him an elite player otherwise. And 3.) He was always a more vocal part of the team, for better and for worse. I think the team, the fans, and Jamal himself, wished that his time here bore more fruit. Something to think about at least.
Nick Bellore - was one of the special teamers that you just grow to love. Whether from his Pro Bowls or his Between Two Bellores show, he was a fan favorite. Unfortunately he seemed to be a package deal with former Seahawks ST-Coordinator Larry Izzo
Dee Eskridge - Now last and certainly least, Dee Eskridge. I always loathed Eskridge as a player. Drafting him over Creed Humphrey stung at the time and it still stung now but it hurts even more knowing we drafted a gadget receiver over him. But not just a gadget receiver; a constantly injured gadget receiver; and not just a constantly injured gadget receiver; a constantly injured gadget receiver who was also suspended 6 games on domestic violence purposes. I couldn’t sanction his buffoonery as a fan and his release was one of the few times I enjoyed letting a player go.
Re-Signings
| Player | Position | Tenure | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Williams | iDL | (2023-2024) | 3 Year - $64.5M |
| Noah Fant | TE | (2022-2024) | 2 Year -$21M |
| Artie Burns | CB | (2022-2024) | 1 Year - $1.38M |
Not a lot of big time moves. Artie Burns was a depth corner, so not much to go on there. Noah Fant proved himself to be the most fruitful player acquisition from the Russ trade and he’s still the Seahawks starting TE. Had his best yardage in a Seahawks uniform in 2024 but nothing crazy. Leonard Williams was far and away the best player here. After trading a 2nd round pick to acquire him mid-2023, Leonard quickly made a name for himself on our defense and only improved in 2024, leading all interior D-linemen in sacks and immediately making himself a cornerstone piece on our defense.
Most of Seattle’s remaining signings came externally. And they were…rough.
Rayshawn Jenkins - S - Underwhelming - Released this offseason
George Fant - OT - Injured - 2 Games Played - Released this offseason
Jerome Baker - MLB - Released Midseason
Tyrel Dodson - MLB - Released Midseason
Connor Williams - C - Detrimental Play and Retired Midseason
Pharoah Brown - TE - Minimal Play
Nick Harris - C - Traded in Preseason
Johnathan Hankins - iDL - Bottom 15 Grade iDL by PFF
K’Von Wallace - S - 5th-Worst Graded Safety by PFF
Laviska Shenault - RS - Released Midseason
Laken Tomlinson - G - Lived Up to Expectations
Tremayne Anchrum - G - Released in Training Camp
I honestly don’t think I can recall a worse Free Agent Class in my time as a Seahawks fan. Almost every move was a complete and abject bust. Whether from poor play, propensity for costly gaffes, or a mixture of both, a large portion of Seattle’s mistakes on the field can be attributed to this. When your best signing is Laken Tomlinson, a mid guard who’s best ability is availability, that’s a major failure. It’s only due to the success of Seattle’s quick-thinking pivots that the team was able to salvage some semblance of success.
Season Review
| Week | Opponent | Result | Record | Standout Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Vs DEN. | WIN [26-20] | (1-0) | RB - K. Walker III - 20 Att./109 Yards/1 TD |
| Week 2 | at NE | **WIN [23-20]**OT | (2-0) | WR - DK Metcalf/JSN - 22 Rec./246 Yards/1 TD |
| Week 3 | Vs. MIA | WIN [24-3] | (3-0) | WR - DK Metcalf - 4 Rec./104 Yards/1 TD |
| Week 4 | at DET | Loss [29-42] | (3-1) | RB - K. Walker III - 12 Att./116 Yards/3 TD |
| Week 5 | Vs. NYG | Loss [20-29] | (3-2) | S - R. Jenkins - 5 Tackles/102-yd Fumble Recovery TD |
| Week 6 | Vs. SF | Loss [24-36] | (3-3) | S - J. Love - 10 Tackles/7 Solo/1 Pass Defended |
| Week 7 | at ATL | WIN [34-14] | (4-3) | RB - K. Walker III - 14 Att./93 Yards/2 TDs |
| Week 8 | Vs. BUF | Loss [10-31] | (4-4) | WR - JSN - 6 Rec./69 Yards |
| Week 9 | Vs. LAR | Loss [20-26]OT | (4-5) | WR - JSN - 7 Rec./180 Yards/2 TDs |
| Week 11 | at SF | WIN [20-17] | (5-5) | QB - G. Smith - 250 Yards/1 TD |
| Week 12 | Vs. ARI | WIN [16-6] | (6-5) | S - C. Bryant - 6 Solo Tackles/69-Yard Pick Six |
| Week 13 | at NYJ | WIN [26-21] | (7-5) | DI - L. Williams - 4 Tackles, 2 Sacks, 92-Yard Thicc Six |
| Week 14 | at ARI | WIN [30-18] | (8-5) | RB - Z. Charbonnet - 22 Att./193 Yards/2 TDs |
| Week 15 | Vs. GB | Loss [13-30] | (8-6) | WR - JSN - 10 Rec./83 Yards |
| Week 16 | Vs. MIN | Loss [24-27] | (8-7) | WR - JSN - 8 Rec./95 Yards/1 TD |
| Week 17 | at CHI | **WIN [6-… |
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