The Seahawks made moves to make sure four of their restricted free agents didn't become unrestricted free agents when the new league year began Wednesday, tendering qualifying offers to tight end Jacob Hollister, center Joey Hunt, receiver David Moore and defensive end Branden Jackson.
The Seahawks used a second-round tender on Hollister, meaning if he were to sign an offer sheet with another team that the Seahawks declined to match, Seattle would get a second-round pick as compensation. The Seahawks used original-round tenders on Joey Hunt and David Moore, meaning if Hunt were to sign elsewhere, Seattle would receive a sixth-round pick, and if Moore were to leave, Seattle would get a seventh-rounder since Moore was drafted in the final round. The Seahawks used the right of first refusal tender on Jackson, meaning they would have a chance to match an offer form another team, but would receive no draft compensation if they declined to match.
The Seahawks did not make qualifying offers to cornerback Jeremy Boykins, cornerback Kalan Reed, guard Jordan Simmons and tight end Tyrone Swoopes, meaning all four became unrestricted free agents as of 1 p.m. today.
Go behind the scenes with team photographer Rod Mar as he shares moments from the Seattle Seahawks' Week 9 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Eye on the Hawks is presented by Western Washington Toyota Dealers.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson arrives at CenturyLink Field for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This month is the NFLÕs Salute to Service Month, which honors our nation's military.
Shaquem and Shaquill Griffin pose while walking into the locker room hours before kickoff.
12s were on hand to honor our servicemen and servicewomen during Salute to Service Month.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll happily signs an autograph for a fan before the game.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson emerges from the tunnel for pregame warmups.
Defensive backs, led by Bradley McDougald and Neiko Thorpe, come together before hitting the field for pregame warmups.
Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians and Seattle head coach Pete Carroll chat at midfield during pregame warmups.
Seahawks players Tyler Lockett and Russell Wilson join hands in prayer with assistant coach Dave Canales as the team stretched during pregame warmups.
Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner stretches on the field prior to the game.
Members of the United States military watch pregame warmups from the end line as the NFL honors the military during Salute to Service Month across the league.
Members of the U.S. military pose for a photo with Seahawks mascot 'Blitz' during pregame.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson during pregame warmups.
Led by Seahawks mascot 'Blitz,' players take the field during pregame introductions.
The entire field was covered by an American flag during the playing of the national anthem, and was held by members of the military as part of the NFL's Salute to Service month.
Seahawks captains Russell Wilson, Duane Brown, Bobby Wagner, Shaquill Griffin and Cody Barton are joined by the Virginia Mason honorary co-captain as they prepare to go to midfield for the pregame coin toss.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett lit up CenturyLink Field with a career-high 13 catches in the win over Tampa Bay, including this 18-yard reception in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett gets open and hauls in a pretty 19-yard touchdown pass from Russell Wilson to tie the game at 7-7 in the first quarter.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett celebrates his touchdown in front of jubilant 12s in the south end zone.
Seahawks receivers Tyler Lockett, David Moore, Jaron Brown and DK Metcalf dance in the end zone after Lockett's first quarter touchdown.
Seahawks defenders Mychal Kendricks and Ziggy Ansah battle to bring down Tampa Bay's Breshad Perriman in the first quarter.
Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright provides a pass defensed on a ball intended for Tampa Bay tight end Anthony Auclair.
Seahawks safety Marquise Blair makes a pass defensed in the end zone but the ball was ultimately caught by Tampa Bay's Breshad Perriman for a touchdown.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson finds running room.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf cuts back as offensive tackle Duane Brown provides blocking.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw for five touchdowns against Tampa Bay.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf high-points a ball thrown by Russell Wilson out of the reach of a Tampa Bay defender.
12s in the south end zone bring the noise as Tampa Bay threatened to score in the second quarter.
Seahawks special teamers Travis Homer and Ugo Amadi make a play on a return by Tampa Bay's T.J. Logan.
Vietnam prisoner-of-war Joe Crecca is honored on the field during a Salute to Service moment during a break in the action.
Seattle receiver David Moore finds his way to a six-yard gain near the end of the first half.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister is contacted illegally by Tampa BayÕs Devin White for a pass interference penalty in the end zone that set up a Seattle touchdown by Hollister just before halftime.
At halftime, defensive line coach Clint Hurtt talked to members of the front seven in the Seahawks locker room.
At halftime, Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright and assistant coaches John Glenn and Aaron Curry listen as assistant Clint Hurtt reviews strategy for the second half.
Seahawks defensive tackle Al Woods pressures Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston in the third quarter.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson cuts across the field on his 59-yard run in the third quarter.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister is stopped short of the end zone but scored two other touchdowns including the game-winner in overtime.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf catches a two-point conversion from Russell Wilson to tie the game in the third quarter.
12s bring noise as the Seahawks came from behind to tie the game in the second half.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson looks for an open receiver in the second half as Mike Iupati and Duane Brown provide protection.
Seattle linebacker Bobby Wagner blitzes up the middle and sacks Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston for a loss in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks defensive lineman Rasheem Green corrals a fumble by Tampa Bay quarterback Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter as teammate Jarran Reed looks on.
Seattle's Rasheem Green heads upfield with a recovered fumble as Jarran Reed looks to block.
Seahawks receiver Tyler Lockett points out defenders to block on a long catch-and-run in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf races 53 yards to the end zone for a touchdown giving Seattle a 34-27 lead in the fourth quarter.
Seattle's Jadeveon Clowney stops Tampa Bay's Ronald Jones II late in the game.
Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin makes a diving pass defensed on a ball intended for Buccaneers receiver Breshad Perriman in the fourth quarter.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf gains yards as teammate David Moore blocks.
Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson races for a 21-yard gain on the final drive of regulation.
Seahawks running back Chris Carson makes a one-handed catch in overtime for a 15-yard gain and a first down.
Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf makes a falling 29-yard catch with a defender's hand in his facemask, which sent his mouthpiece flying. The catch at the six-yard line set up Seattle's game-winning touchdown.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister crosses the goal line with the game winning touchdown in overtime.
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll reacts as Jacob Hollister scores on a 10-yard touchdown completion from Russell Wilson to win the game in overtime.
Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister celebrates his game winning touchdown while being held aloft by teammates. Seattle defeated Tampa Bay, 40-34 in overtime.
