Numbers of Note, presented by Intuit QuickBooks, takes a look at five key numbers that help tell the story of every Seahawks game. QuickBooks celebrates small businesses that define their own path to success by doing Business Differently. Now, all small businesses can make their money work as hard as they do by getting a business bank account with QuickBooks Money that earns 5.00% APY. Learn more at quickbooks.com/5apy.
We're now nearly two weeks into NFL free agency, and the Seahawks, like every NFL team, have seen their roster change some, both in terms of players added and in players who have signed elsewhere. With that in mind, here are five numbers of note from Seahawks free agency so far.
9
Tackles for loss, including 4.0 sacks, for Leonard Williams in his 10 games with the Seahawks following the midseason trade that sent him from the Giants to Seattle. While plenty of attention will be focused on the newcomers Seattle acquired in free agency, the biggest move over the past two weeks may very well have been the team's ability to re-sign Williams to a multi-year deal.
18
Career starts, including all 17 games last season, made by newly acquired quarterback Sam Howell, who is still only 23 years old, making him the same age as or younger than many of the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft. Geno Smith is still the team's starter, but by trading for Howell, the Seahawks added a young quarterback who has a lot of upside and also considerable NFL experience.
2
New starting linebackers who will be playing for the Seahawks in 2024 after Jordyn Brooks (Miami) and Bobby Wagner (Washington) both signed with other teams. While the Seahawks very well could still add to that position group in the draft or free agency, the most likely candidates as of now to step into those spots are Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker, who were both signed as free agents.
Dodson, who started 10 games for the Bills last season, was Pro Football Focus' highest-graded linebacker in 2023, albeit with significantly fewer snaps than some of the top every-down players, and he recorded career-highs with 74 tackles, 2.5 sacks and eight tackles for loss. Baker, who has spent his entire six-year career in Miami, has 82 career starts, and has 100 or more tackles in three of the past five seasons.
190 and 15
Combined tackles and passes defensed in 2023 made by new safeties Rayshawn Jenkins and K'Von Wallace, who both could have big roles at safety, along with Julian Love, following the release of Quandre Diggs and Jamal Adams earlier this month. Jenkins, who had 101 tackles, nine passes defensed and two interceptions last season, put up even bigger numbers a year earlier with 116 tackles, three interceptions and 12 passes defensed. Wallace, meanwhile, had the best season of his four-year career in 2023, starting 12 of 17 games while making 89 tackles with six passes defensed.
9.0
Career yards-per-catch average (on one career catch) for tackle George Fant, who was signed last week. OK, OK, so that's not the most important number regarding Fant, but it got your attention, didn't it? The more significant number when it comes to Fant is his 73 career starts at both right and left tackles, including 13 for the Texans last season. Fant, a former college basketball standout who began his career with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent, gives Seattle a versatile and experienced veteran to add to the mix on the offensive line.
Fant is one of three offensive linemen signed by Seattle so far in free agency along with center Nick Harris, who will compete with Olu Oluwatimi and any other possible additions for the starting job, and guard Tremayne Anchrum Jr., who will compete at guard.
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The Seahawks agreed to a trade for quarterback Sam Howell from the Washington Commanders on March 14, 2024 pending a physical. Check out some of the best photos of Howell throughout the years.
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell passes against South Carolina in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell awaits snap against South Carolina in an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) prepares to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell before an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs against Appalachian State's Noel Cook (20) and Desmond Franklin (6) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes the ball against North Carolina State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell plays against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) passes over Georgia State linebacker Jhi'Shawn Taylor (47) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) looks to pass against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws from the pocket during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
American Team quarterback Sam Howell of North Carolina runs through drills during practice for the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
American Team quarterback Sam Howell, of North Carolina, throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA Senior Bowl college football game, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell throws the ball during Rookie Mini Camp practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Friday, May 6, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) works during practice at the team's NFL football training facility, Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in Ashburn, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell passes against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of a preseason NFL football game on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone comes in for the tackle during the first half of an NFL preseason football game ,Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell throws a pass during the first half of an NFL preseason football game between the Washington Commanders and the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Aug. 21, 2023, in Landover, Md. The Commanders won 29-28. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14)scores a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, September 10, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) drops back to pass against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, right, talking with quarterback Sam Howell (14) before the start of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) warms up before an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Washington Commanders' Sam Howell plays during an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) in action during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throwing the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) walking off the field at the end of an NFL football game against Chicago Bears, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Landover, Md. Chicago won 40-20. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell passes against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium, Sunday Nov. 5, 2023 in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini)
Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe, left, pressures Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, right, on a throw during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 in Seattle. The Seahawks won 29-26. (AP Photo/Ben VanHouten)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell throws a pass for a touchdown with Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor defending in the second of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 29-26. (AP Photo/ John Froschauer)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs during an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, November 19, 2023 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, middle right, runs for a touchdown against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11), safety Markquese Bell, middle left, and defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (90) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) is seen during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Dallas won 45-10. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell, foreground, scrambles away from Miami Dolphins linebacker David Long Jr. (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) drops back to pass during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) makes a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) looks to make a pass during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) passes against the New York Jets during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) and teammates taking the field members before the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, December 31, 2023 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Jessica Rapfogel)
