For the second time in three years, KJ Wright is a free agent. The oldest holder Seahawks the player has already signed three franchise contracts. He is eager to ink a fourth.
“I’m having fun; I love this city. I love this team, so let’s make it happenWright said of returning to Seattle through Brady Henderson of ESPN.com. “… (Returns) to Pete (Carroll) and John (Schneider). I know how much I mean this team. I know I’m a great teammate, a great leader and it would be a great investment – in my opinion – if I invest in KJ and bring him back to the building. You get what you pay for, and I bring a lot to the table. ”
Wright, 31, doesn’t seem interested in a hometown discount for veteran NFL reporter Josina Anderson (on Twitter). The Seahawks mated Wright and Bobby Wagner for nine seasons and used them both as sidelines for the package for most of the 2020 roster. But the Seattle editorial Jordyn Brooks In the first round last year, it could complicate Wright’s return. Pro Football Focus ranked Wright as supporter no. 8 general this past season.
Here’s the latest from NFC West:
- The Seahawks did not plan to break up with the OC Brian Schottenheimer, but Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports notes an end-of-season meeting – in which Carroll strengthened his preference to focus on the running game – helped change the team of players. The Seahawks deviated in the first half of the season from Carroll-centered vision, but returned more to their usual stretching configuration. It will be interesting to see what the Seattle offensive looks like under the new OC Shane Waldron, who spent five years in Washington and Los Angeles working under Sean McVay.
- Markus Goldenthe total bag dropped from 10 in 2019 to 4.5 in 2020 and Cardinals saw Haason Reddick complete one contract period per year. However, the older Arizona Edge would like to return. “It only gave me another shock of energy when I got home”Golden said about the job that sent him from Giants to books, through Darren Urban from AZCardinals.com. “Being here where I know my heart is, it really matters to be in Arizona on the Cardinals. “Golden, who signed with the Giants in 2019 and stayed in New York through the rare UFA auction last year, is set for the free agency for the third year in a row.
- High expenses at the top of AriesThe salary has forced the team to let more role players go in recent seasons. This year may be no exception. Aries is unlikely to sign again Josh Reynolds, Malcolm Brown or Gerald Everett, Jourdan Rodrigue from The Athletic notes (subscription required). Rams contributed to these posts in 2020 and had two extensions (Cooper Coup, Robert Woods) and a tight end (Tyler Higbee) has already signed long-term, indicated this trio to the free agency.
- Jeff Wilsonhe is one year old 49ers The extension could reach a maximum of $ 3.6 million, according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. Wilson will receive a fully guaranteed $ 2.05 million, with another possible $ 1.55 million available through incentives. The incentives would give Wilson a chance to win the low-end RFA auction price, which OverTheCap is projecting at $ 2.24 million for the back. It is yet to be UFA in 2022.
- Nick Mullens Mike Garafolo of NFL.com underwent elbow surgery last month tweets. However, this operation was not a Tommy John operation, Garafolo adding that the damage to the children of the 49ers was not as serious as initially feared. Expect to be ready for training camp.