Seattle Seahawks News: Analyzing the 53-man roster
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN (9)
Aug 22, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks wide receiver David Gilreath (6) passes the ball just before getting tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) during the first half at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Chicago 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
On Roster:
- DE Michael Bennett
- NT Brandon Mebane
- DT Kevin Williams
- DE Cliff Avril
- DT Tony McDaniel
- DE O’Brien Schofield
- DE Cassius Marsh
- DT Jordan Hill
- DE Greg Scruggs
Placed on Injured Reserve:
- DT D’Anthony Smith
Waived:
- DE Benson Mayowa
- DT Jimmy Staten
- DT Andru Pulu
The Seahawks lost Chris Clemons and Red Bryant over the offseason, but they replaced the two veterans with veteran Kevin Willams and rookie Cassius Marsh.
Both have shown they can be successful as the first point of contact on defense.
Seattle’s secondary gets a lot of fame and fortune but the way this defensive line comes together could prove to be a difference-maker against run-heavy teams like the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles, both of whom are on the schedule this year.
And don’t forget what the Rams’ Zac Stacy did against the Seahawks last year. Seattle’s improvement up front shows they certainly didn’t.