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Seahawks free agency: all the gains, big and small

By Todd Vandenberg

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is sacked by outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo #52 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 23: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens is sacked by outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo #52 of the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Tom Johnson Seahawks
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 1: Tom Johnson #92 of the Minnesota Vikings does pushups on the field before the game against the Los Angeles Rams on September 1, 2016 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings defeated the Rams 27-25. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

These gentlemen are ready to step up when the moment comes

Tom Johnson. The first of two defensive tackles that played for the Vikings last year. He started 15 games last year for one of the NFL’s best lines. If he doesn’t push past Jarren Reed or Naz Jones to start, so much the better. Johnson signed a one year deal for $2.1 million. Read more on Johnson and his impact on Seattle here.

Shamar Stephen. The Seahawks raided the Vikings for the second time in two days to get him. Pro Football Focus rated him at 72.4, five points below Johnson and Reed. Stephen started all 16 games for Minnesota in 2016, so he can certainly push for a starting role as well. We don’t have dollars, but it’s another one year deal. Need more on this signing? Your wish is granted.

Maurice Alexander. The Seahawks picked up the former Rams safety early in the free agency process. He started 14 games at free safety for Los Angeles in 2016, but a switch to the strong side didn’t work out in 2017. HE signed a one year deal for $880.000. You can read more on Alexander here.

Marcus Johnson. Unlike the last two players, it isn’t too likely that Johnson will force his way to the starting lineup. Johnson is the player the Seahawks got from the Eagles in the Michael Bennett trade. Yes, he has just 5 career catches, but he also has 4.44 speed. And he’s a Super Bowl champ, so for those that say winners win, factor that in.

Jason Myers. The Seahawks signed kicker Myers way back in January, which seems like the Stone Age right now. He made 81 percent of his field goals in his three years with the Jaguars, and hit 86 percent of his extra point attempts. So why did he (sorry, I can’t resist) get the boot? I’d say missing all three of his attempts over 50 yards last season had something to do with it. He signed a reserve/futures contract, so he’ll certainly see competition for the job.

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