Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" today — Friday, March 16 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Where Would Top Prospects Land If There Were No Draft?
The NFL draft is a huge part of roster building for every NFL team, but the folks over at TheRinger.com came up with an interesting idea: what if, instead of a draft, every top prospect coming out of college was a free agent? In assigning fits for hypothetical rookie free agents, The Ringer sent two top prospects to Seattle, Iowa cornerback Joshua Jackson and University of Texas offensive tackle Connor Williams. Here's what they said about Jackson:
Joshua Jackson, CB, Iowa: Seattle Seahawks
Jackson didn't test as well at the combine as many thought he might, and his 4.56 40-yard dash time could hurt his stock. But he's still a lengthy corner, and Pete Carroll famously values size in the defensive backfield. With Richard Sherman headed to San Francisco, Jackson could be the perfect first piece for a Seattle team that needs to rebuild its secondary.
Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social Post of the Day" comes from the Twitter account of Jimmy Graham, who signed with the Green Bay Packers as a free agent this week. Graham offered a heartfelt goodbye and thanks to the Seahawks and their fans.
More From Around The Web
The Seahawks added a pair of free agents Friday, signing tight end Ed Dickson and linebacker Barkevious Mingo.
A couple of 2017 starters are leaving Seattle, however, with Graham going to Green Bay and Sheldon Richardson heading to Minnesota.
You can keep up with all the Seahawks free-agency news here on our free agency tracker.
The Seattle Times' Bob Condotta writes about the addition of Dickson.
Gregg Bell of the News Tribune also writes about the Seahawks' situation at tight end with Graham leaving and Dickson signing.
In NFC West news, the Arizona Cardinals made the signing of quarterback Sam Bradford official on Friday.
Take a look back at photos of Ed Dickson's first eight seasons in the NFL as he signs a free-agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
Baltimore Ravens tight end Ed Dickson (84) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 13: Ed Dickson #84 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on November 13, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Ravens 22-17. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) dives for yardage as Philadelphia Eagles free safety Nate Allen (29) tries to make a tackle on Baltimore Ravens tight end Ed Dickson (84) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Ed Dickson (84) in action against the Indianapolis Colts January 6, 2013 at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. .Baltimore defeated Indianapolis 24-9. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
Baltimore Ravens tight end Ed Dickson (84) is upended by Indianapolis Colts free safety Antoine Bethea (41) during an AFC Wild Card NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Cots in Baltimore, MD Sunday, January 6, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
Baltimore Ravens Ed Dickson (84 ) makes a catch as Carlos Rogers(31)of the 49ers defends against the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) runs onto the field as he intruded against the Washington Redskins during an NFL game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) runs with the ball during an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014. (Chris Keane/AP Images for Panini)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta, GA. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on Sunday, December 28, 2014, in Atlanta, GA. The Panthers defeated the Falcons 34-3. (AP Photo/Perry Knotts)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) runs against Arizona Cardinals free safety Rashad Johnson (26) in the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. The Panthers won 27-10. (Jeff Haynes/AP Images for Panini)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) during an NFL regular season game against the Washington Redskins on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 in Landover, Md. The Panthers won, 26-15. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Carolina Panthers' Ed Dickson (84) sets at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Carolina Panthers' Ed Dickson (84) finds some running room after a catch against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. The Eagles won 28-23. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Carolina Panthers tight end Ed Dickson (84) runs onto the field during player introductions before an NFL regular season football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 in Charlotte. The Panthers won, 31-24. (Ric Tapia via AP)
