Pre-Snap Reads 3/17: Seahawks continue to add to roster

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Our Seattle Seahawks may have found their staring LBs. Both offer unique abilities at affordable rates. Both are young and in need of proving themselves as such. What do yall like about Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson? What worries you about the shape the roster is taking? Are you freaking out yet?

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Seahawks News

Just In: Fields could be filled with a Seahawks defense after this signing – Seaside Joe
Seahawks sign LB Jerome Baker, officially pass on Justin Fields, 3/16/2024

Leonard Williams contract details for 3-year deal with Seahawks – Seahawks Wire
Leonard Williams contract details for 3-year deal with Seahawks

Here’s what the Seahawks did in the first week of NFL free agency – The Seattle Times
Maybe the Seahawks didn’t make as many big moves during free agency as many fans might have hoped or expected. As of Friday afternoon, the Seahawks had signed five external free agents, kept 11 of their own, and made a trade — all while saying goodbye to a team legend for the second time in three years, but this time probably for good. DL Leonard Williams: Getting Williams back in the fold was the Seahawks’ top priority in the offseason, and they got it done. TE Noah Fant: They knew they wanted to keep either Fant or Colby Parkinson.

Why I like the Seahawks signing Jerome Baker but a key question still needs to be asked – Seahawks Draft Blog
With today’s signing of Jerome Baker, the Seahawks appear to have filled all the necessary starting positions on defense. This will give them great flexibility in the draft to add depth. In totality there’s only one glaring void at the moment — at left guard. That might be a strong indication of Seattle’s draft intentions and it’s something I looked at in yesterday’s seven round mock.

Schneider: What Rayshawn Jenkins means for Seahawks’ defense – Seattle Sports
Here’s everything that Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider said about new Hawks safety Rayshawn Jenkins and his role on defense.

Seattle Seahawks sign linebacker Jerome Baker for 1 year – ESPN
After undergoing wrist surgery and being released by Miami with a failed physical designation, Jerome Baker signed with the Seahawks on Saturday, the team announced, securing a one-year, $7 million contract, Baker’s agents told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Seahawks Sign LB Jerome Baker – Seahawks.com
The Seahawks signed former Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday afternoon.

Seattle Seahawks Employing Wait-And-See Approach at Linebacker – Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
Mirroring how they have structured the majority of their contracts so far in free agency, the Seattle Seahawks appear to have eyes looking towards 2025 handing out one-year audition deals for several players, including linebackers Jerome Baker and Tyrel Dodson.

NFC West News

49ers news: Super Bowl hero Chris Conley re-signs on a one-year contract – Niners Nation
A move that always felt like it was going to happen for the San Francisco 49ers

Have the 49ers Exceeded Expectations in Free Agency? – Sports Illustrated San Francisco 49ers News, Analysis and More
Analyzing whether the San Francisco 49ers have exceeded expectations in free agency.

Reacting to a Wild Arizona Cardinals Week – Sports Illustrated Arizona Cardinals News, Analysis and More
The Arizona Cardinals continued pushing past their first free agency waves with more changes.

Reactions to first days of NFL, Arizona Cardinals free agency – Revenge of the Birds
Jess and I discuss the first wave of free agency for the NFL and Arizona Cardinals.

Rams salary cap: How does Aaron Donald’s retirement impact cap space? – Turf Show Times
OverTheCap broke down how Aaron Donald’s retirement impacts the Rams salary cap

Aaron Donald Gives Los Angeles Rams Parting Gift With Contract Restructure – Details – Sports Illustrated LA Rams News, Analysis and More
The Los Angeles Rams are still processing Aaron Donald’s retirement, but they at least have a greater degree of cap flexibility.

Aaron Donald Retires: One of the greatest of all time calls it a career at age 32 | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF
Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald, one of the greatest players ever to do it, has retired from the NFL and set the clock running on the five years until he walks into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Around The NFL

New England Patriots 2024 NFL offseason primer: Post-Belichick era starts with No. 3 overall pick, big cap space – Yahoo Sports
Here’s a look at what’s ahead for the Patriots’ offseason, with all eyes on the QB position and how Jerod Mayo fills out the roster in his first year replacing Bill Belichick.

Bears trade Justin Fields to Steelers, clearing way for likely No. 1 draft pick of QB Caleb Williams – Yahoo Sports
The Steelers have their Russell Wilson backup, and the Bears have their new way forward.

Potential tampering by Eagles, Falcons is very different – NBC Sports
The NFL is exploring whether the Eagles and Falcons engaged in tampering in the days preceding the official start of free agency.

Why Bears traded Justin Fields to the Steelers, what’s next – ESPN
The Bears seemingly eliminated any doubt Caleb Williams will be their No. 1 pick with the trade, but what’s next for both teams?

Justin Fields trade fallout: Winners/losers from blockbuster QB deal between Bears and Steelers – NFL.com
Who is riding high after the Chicago Bears agreed to trade Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers? And who’s worse off? Judy Battista breaks down winners and losers following a long-awaited move.

Howe: What I’m hearing on QB ‘battles’: Daniel Jones vs. Drew Lock, Geno Smith vs. Sam Howell – The Athletic
Is there a QB competition brewing in New York? Does Howell have a chance to be the Seahawks’ long-term answer at QB?

Overreactions, reality checks after first week of free agency: Giants better off without Saquon Barkley? – CBSSports.com
Which are overreactions and which are reality after the first week of free agency?