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)
Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Monday, March 26 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
Ed Dickson On 710 ESPN Seattle
New Seahawks tight end Ed Dickson was a guest on "Brock and Salk" this morning on 710 ESPN Seattle to talk about why he picked the Seahawks in free agency and more. Here are some highlights from the interview:
On why he picked to play for Seattle:
"I've always been a fan of the organization and what the team has put out over the last eight years of my career. I played this team a few times — a couple times with Baltimore, then when I went to North Carolina (the Carolina Panthers) to battle a couple of times with the Seahawks. I respect the team and under Pete Carroll they did a lot of great things. On top of that, I've been a fan of Russell Wilson and the product he's put out with that offense. There's no bad things that led me from coming to Seattle and being a part of what they're building and I want to be a part of that."
On what he thought of the Seahawks as an opponent:
"The way they played as a cohesive unit, I was a fan of it. And I've been around some great defenses in Baltimore and even Carolina ... I know some of the pieces are missing now, but to have some of that veteran leadership and play together like that, that can win you multiple championships. I had the choice of going to a lot of different teams but you don't want to go to a team that's completely broken down and rebuilding like you're there just for the fun of it. I felt like we can compete for a title in Seattle and a couple of more pieces will get us back to where we were a few years ago."
On his role in a running game:
"I'm a blocker first, I pride myself (on that). When I came out of college they were saying I was a pass-catcher, don't get me wrong, I love to be a pass-catcher and do that, but I consider myself an all-around tight end, I'm not afraid to stick my nose in there and block for my running backs or even Russell (Wilson). If I had to explain myself as a tight end, I would much rather see my teammates shine, my running backs, my receivers shine, than my own self. I've never been a personal stats guy. Do I want to make the Pro Bowl? Sure. But I'd much rather have a Super Bowl than a Pro Bowl any day."
Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social Post of the Day" comes from Seahawks defensive end Marcus Smith, who re-signed with the team last week:
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Take a look back at photos of D.J. Fluker's first five NFL seasons as the offensive lineman signs a free-agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
Tackle D.J. Fluker from Alabama stands with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected 11th overall by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)
San Diego Chargers first-round NFL draft pick offensive tackle D.J. Fluker answers questions at a news conference held at the team's facility Friday, April 26, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker (76) in action during Houston Texans against the San Diego Chargers NFL football game Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 in San Diego, CA. (AP Photo/Tom Hauck)
San Diego Chargers first round NFL draft pick offensive tackle D.J. Fluker holds up his jersey as he poses for the team photographer in front of the Chargers facility after a news conference Friday, April 26, 2013 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker #76 prepares to block during the NFL game between the San Diego Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia. The Chargers won 33-30. (AP Photo/Brian Garfinkel)
San Diego Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker (76) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013 in San Diego. The Chargers won the game in overtime, 27-24. (AP Photo/Ric Tapia)
San Diego Chargers' rookie right tackle D.J. Fluker (76) lines up before the snap during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida, Sunday, October 20, 2013. (AP Photo/Chris Covatta)
San Diego Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker watches from the sidelines in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
San Diego Chargers offensive lineman D.J. Fluker (76) pass blocks during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, in San Diego. The Broncos won the game, 28-20. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
San Diego Chargers tackle D.J. Fluker celebrates after the Chargers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers offensive tackle D.J. Fluker (76) blocks during the NFL week 16 football game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 in San Diego. The Chargers won the game 26-13. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
San Diego Chargers tackle D.J. Fluker reacts to the crowd before playing the Kansas City Chiefs in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
San Diego Chargers tackle D.J. Fluker (76) blocks during the 2015 NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 in San Diego. The Seahawks won the game 16-15. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
San Diego Chargers tackle D.J. Fluke (76) looks to block during an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins on December 20, 2015. The Chargers defeated the Dolphins 30-14. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Diego Chargers offensive lineman D.J. Fluker (76) pass blocks during an NFL game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016, in San Diego, Ca. The Saints won the game, 35-34. (Greg Trott via AP)
San Diego Chargers offensive guard D.J. Fluker (76) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
New York Giants offensive tackle D.J. Fluker during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New York Giants offensive tackle D.J.Fluker looks on from the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles during a NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 27-24. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
New York Giants guard D.J. Fluker (76) during a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, November 19, 2017 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Evan Pinkus via AP)
