Good afternoon, 12s.
Here's a look at what's "out there" for today — Tuesday, March 27 — about your Seattle Seahawks:
The Best Value Free-Agent Signings
After the first wave of NFL free agency, Danny Kelly of The Ringer looked back and reviewed some of the best signings that flew under the radar the past few weeks. Looking at the best signings of players that could outplay the deals they received, two from Seattle made his list.
The first deal is the Seahawks' multi-year re-signing of safety Bradley McDougald following a productive first season in Seattle where he made nine starts:
*McDougald showed his value as a versatile fill-in at both safety positions for the Seahawks last year, taking Earl Thomas's place in weeks 9 and 10 and then later Kam Chancellor's spot when Seattle's starting strong safety missed the final seven games of the year to a neck injury. *
Take a look back at photos of Tom Johnson's seven NFL seasons as the defensive tackle signs a free-agent deal with the Seattle Seahawks.
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) in action against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ, December 9, 2012. New York defeated New Orleans 52-27. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) on the field during practice before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
CORRECTS TO COWBOYS QUARTERBACK TONY ROMO (9) NOT RATLIFF - Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) hits the turf as New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) defends during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Tom Johnson (96) works before the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
New Orleans Saints defensive end Tom Johnson (96) waits between plays during an NFL game against the Dallas Cowboys on November 10, 2013. The Saints defeated the Cowboys 49-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson (92) takes the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday December 6, 2015 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson (92) celebrates after sacking Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson runs onto the field prior to action against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Saints 29-19. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings' Tom Johnson (92) hauls in an interception against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. The Vikings won 22-10. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson looks on from the sidelines in action against the New Orleans Saints during an NFL football game on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Saints 29-19. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson (92) takes the field through smoke before the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson gets set for a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson rushes in on defense in action against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won, 24-7. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson gets into his stance as he gets set on defense in action against the New Orleans Saints during a NFC Divisional playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 14 in Minneapolis. The Vikings defeated the Saints 27-23. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson (92) runs in pursuit during an NFL NFC conference championship playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 38-7.
The second signing was the Seahawks' addition of free agent defensive tackle Tom Johnson, who the team added last Friday:
Up front, the addition of veteran free-agent defensive tackle Tom Johnson softens the blow of losing Sheldon Richardson to the Vikings. Johnson offers upside as a rotational interior pass rusher for Seattle, coming off a season in Minnesota in which he posted 31 pressures, per PFF, tied for 12th among the league's interior defenders. He's not as dynamic as Richardson (who posted 36 pressures on 82 fewer snaps) and he's not as good against the run, but at 33 years old, Johnson gives the Seahawks some bang for their buck on a one-year deal worth up to $2.7 million.
You can read Kelly's full list of his best value signings here.
Pete Plays The Piano
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll showed off his musical talents this morning on 710 ESPN Seattle. While doing an interview with John Clayton, Carroll played the piano while talking about the newest Seahawks:
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Social Post Of The Day
Today's "Social Post of the Day" comes from Seahawks President Peter McLoughlin, who sent this message to former Seahawk DeShawn Shead:
More From Around The Web
Seahawks general manager John Schneider talked about the team's decision to release Richard Sherman and trade Michael Bennett.
Seattle released quarterback Trevone Boykin this morning.
Here's a recap of what Carroll had to say at NFL owners meetings today.
Also at league meetings: owners approved a new catch rule.
Finally, Carroll discussed how important it is for Seattle to improve their run game.
