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Seattle Seahawks: 5 offseason needs in 2019

By Mike Phillips

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 05: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks scrambles in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half during the Wild Card Round at AT&T Stadium on January 05, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks attempts to tackle Josh Bellamy #15 of the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 17: Earl Thomas #29 of the Seattle Seahawks attempts to tackle Josh Bellamy #15 of the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field on September 17, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

3. Replace Earl Thomas

The final member of the Legion of Boom is expected to leave Seattle. Earl Thomas, who held out of camp when Seattle wouldn’t give him a long term deal, broke his leg in Week 5 and is going to hit free agency.

The Seahawks will probably look to get a bit younger at Thomas’ spot of strong safety, but the safety market isn’t brimming with options in free agency. Bradley McDougald filled in for Thomas this season and did a good job, recording 78 tackles with three forced fumbles, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery.

The Seahawks could certainly let McDougald stick at that spot for another year while drafting a player to be a long term solution, but they could also look to get creative in free agency. One name to keep an eye on here could be Giants’ safety Landon Collins, who reportedly cleaned out his locker and may escape the franchise tag.

If the Giants let Collins walk, Seattle should be all over the 25 year old Collins. Collins was an All-Pro in 2016 and could thrive in the Seattle secondary, where he would be surrounded by more talented teammates than he had the past few years in New York.

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