Seahawks should add one of these three free agent safeties

Despite a great draft, the Seahawks still need to add a safety for depth. Luckily, there are some excellent free agents to fit the bill. Let’s track down three that fit Seattle’s scheme and budget.

The Seahawks added some great weapons to their defensive arsenal in the 2022 draft. One area they didn’t address was safety. On the surface of it, it makes sense. After all, they have three-time Pro Bowler Jamal Adams in the box. Add two-time Pro Bowler Quandre Diggs patrolling the back end of the secondary, and the Hawks are set.

Except there’s that little problem of injuries. Diggs has been on the field for well over 90 percent of Seattle’s plays for the past two years, so he’s been nearly indestructible. Except for when he broke his leg and dislocated his ankle in the season finale.

His plan to come back better than ever appears to be on track, but injuries do happen. Adams has missed 11 games in the past three seasons. The Hawks need players who can step up and fill those roles at a moment’s notice.

Seahawks need depth and versatility to back up their safeties

Listen, I’m about as high on Marquise Blair as anyone. No, I don’t mean that my perception has been altered, either. I, along with millions of 12s, would love to see him stay healthy and perform at his peak. He’s only managed to suit up for eight games over the past two seasons.  As talented as he is, Seattle would be foolish to rely on him as their primary backup.

Ryan Neal stepped in for Adams and played relatively well. Pro Football Focus had him ranked ahead of Adams in coverage, in fact. Adams did rank higher than Neal overall, though. You’d hope the starter would be better overall, otherwise, why would he be starting?

While Neal performed well, he’s still just one player. I have my eye on three free-agent safeties that could bolster the Seahawks roster.