Seahawks could unlock something scary with these free agent targets

The Seattle Seahawks will enter the new NFL season in September in a place they have not been since 2015: as defending Super Bowl champions, seeking to repeat the previous season's success. 

Of course, it's never easy defending a title, and the Seahawks failed in this quest once before. That said, there is a vibe and an aura around this iteration of the Seahawks that may be different from a decade ago, and much of that has to do with the current roster. 

The Seahawks have one of, if not the, most complete teams in the NFL. Yes, they lost a few players in free agency, but for the most part, the team is closely similar to last season's, and that bodes well for their championship repeat chase.

Cam Jordan makes a list of 3 defensive free agents whom the Seattle Seahawks should look at

However, there are still some holes to fill, and for the Seahawks, most of them are on defense. Luckily, there are a handful of veterans out there who still need a home. 

L'Jarius Sneed (Cornerback)

Interestingly, L’Jarius Sneed, who's just 29 years old and an owner of two Super Bowl rings, remains unsigned as a free agent after the Tennessee Titans released the six-year veteran corner in March. Perhaps it has to do with the injuries he suffered during his tenure with the Titans; he played in just 12 games over two seasons. Still, when healthy, Sneed is as close to elite as anyone. 

Coincidentally, the Seahawks need help at cornerback, as they have just three players locked in that position, and unless they intend to fix that through the draft, Sneed offers the right type of capabilities, experience, and elite-level defensive presence that Seattle could benefit from, especially considering their current cornerback room is relatively young.

Sneed was great during his Kansas City Chiefs days, and the Seahawks taking a chance on him might be well worth it. 

Cam Jordan (Defensive end)

Cam Jordan has been everything for the New Orleans Saints and more during his 15-year NFL career, and all with the Saints, but reliability has been his greatest strength. Jordan rarely misses games, remarkably, and his production has remained excellent even past his prime. Last season, Jordan recorded double-digit sacks (10.5), something he hadn't achieved since 2021. 

It's clear that, even in his later years, Jordan still has plenty to offer. Considering the current standstill he and the Saints are in, he is available, and if the Seahawks want to pounce on an opportunity for truly veteran and class leadership and experience, Jordan is that guy. Not to mention, someone like Jordan deserves a shot at the Super Bowl; the Seahawks could give him that. 

Jadeveon Clowney (Edge rusher)

Jadeveon Clowney's name will sound familiar to Seahawks fans thanks to his short 2019 stint in Seattle, where he collected three sacks and one interception, plus a defensive touchdown to boot. It was a productive season for Clowney, who had spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Houston Texans. 

Clowney never emerged as the NFL star his college career projected him to be, but he has been effective at every stop he's played, even if he's always had a short tenure there.

Clowney is the type of veteran the Seahawks could take a one-year, likely inexpensive risk on, and for the production Clowney could give them, it might be worth it. Seattle needs some help at EDGE, and his 8.5 sacks last season show Clowney still knows how to get to the quarterback.