BREAKING NEWS:seahawks meet with possible available guards in free agency

The Seattle Seahawks face the need for new starters in their interior offensive line for the upcoming season. With left guard Damien Lewis and center Evan Brown departing in free agency, and right guard Phil Haynes likely not returning, the team has vacancies to fill. While 2023 draft picks Olu Oluwatimi and Anthony Bradford are expected to fill two of these spots, the left guard position remains uncertain. Presently, Treymane Anchrum, primarily a career backup, and McClendon Curtis, who has yet to play any NFL snaps and mainly plays right guard, are the top options.

Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald expressed at the annual league meeting in Orlando that they are still in the process of adding players to the offensive line. ESPN’s Brady Henderson predicts that Seattle will seek to sign a guard in the near future.

While Scott Huff, the respected college offensive line coach, may have potential in the NFL, relying solely on his abilities to develop competent starters may be a risk. Given the Seahawks’ limited cap space of under $3 million and the fact that top options have already been signed, they may need to consider more affordable alternatives. Let’s explore some of these cost-effective options:

Laken Tomlinson was recently released by the New York Jets with one year remaining on his contract. Despite a less impressive performance in New York compared to his time with the San Francisco 49ers, Tomlinson has displayed durability throughout his career. However, his previous high salary may make him one of the more expensive options.

Dalton Risner, who was not retained by the Denver Broncos after his rookie contract, remains a free agent despite his decent performance. Although there is no clear reason for the lack of interest in him, Risner may have different salary expectations compared to what the Seahawks can offer.

Cody Whitehair, released by the Chicago Bears with a year left on his contract, offers versatility having played both guard and center positions. While he may primarily be considered for the left guard position, his experience at center could be beneficial for the Seahawks.

Matt Feiler, who has experience playing various positions on the offensive line, struggled with performance and injuries in recent seasons. However, he could serve as a depth option or a potential starter at a lower cost for the Seahawks.

While the Seahawks may opt to draft a guard in the upcoming draft, signing one of the remaining free agent guards could provide immediate depth in an area that requires attention.