3 free agents that would suit the Seattle Seahawks in 2021
2. player. 15. . Cornerback. New Orleans Saints. Prince Amukamara
Another player that could apply pressure in Seattle is recently-released Saints cornerback Prince Amukamara.
Amukamara has been a mainstay in the NFL since 2011, and while he never truly lived up to his Giants draft hype, he’s been one of the most consistent cornerbacks over the past decade.
Staying in the “Not For Long” league for three times higher than the average counts for something, and Amukamara did it better than most. According to PFF, he earned overall grades between 66.3 and 81.0 in every full season of his career from 2011-19.
While Amukamara has floated around on three different NFL teams since the 2019 season, he could sign with Seattle and still compete at the position.
Even if he doesn’t get much action on the field, his veteran presence could guide a group of relatively young corners and help the position group develop in the coming years.
1. player. 31. . Wide Receiver. New York Giants. Golden Tate
This may be a surprising pick, as Seattle has arguably the best wide receiver duo in the NFL, but this one is about depth — and a little bit about bringing back a beloved Seahawks receiver.
The Seahawks only have four wide receivers slated on their current roster: DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Dee Eskridge and Freddie Swain.
It’s not that Tate lacks gas in the tank: he was collateral damage in a severely cap-restricted season. The Giants cut him promptly to make space for speedsters Kenny Golladay and John Ross.
For the right price, the Seahawks 2010 second-round pick could return and potentially bring in another ring for the green and blue.