The Seahawks signed tight end Ed Dickson Friday, adding a durable veteran who has missed only four games during his eight-year NFL career.
Dickson, who played at the University of Oregon, spent the first four years of his career in Baltimore, then the last four seasons in Carolina, and has not missed a game since the 2012 season.
Dickson had one of his more productive years as a pass-catcher in 2017, gaining 437 yards on 30 catches while averaging a career-best 14.6 yards per catch. Dickson has been known as a quality blocking tight end throughout his career, and was Pro Football Focus' top-ranked pass-blocking tight end in 2017. For his career, Dickson has caught 178 passes for 1,985 yards and 12 touchdowns. Dickson gives the Seahawks needed depth at tight end with last year's starter, Jimmy Graham, having signed with the Green Bay Packers. Tight end Luke Willson is currently a free agent.
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)
