The Seahawks reportedly added another piece to their offensive line, agreeing to terms with free-agent offensive lineman J’Marcus Webb:
Seahawks agreed to terms with G J’Marcus Webb overnight. He’s headed to Seattle after a 16-start year in Oakland.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 15, 2016
Webb then sent out a tweet that seems to confirm the report:
— J’Marcus Webb (@jmarcuswebb) March 15, 2016
Financial details have yet to be reported.
Webb, who measures 6-foot-7 and 335 pounds, has six years of NFL experience after being a seventh-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2010. He spent last year with the Oakland Raiders, starting all 16 games, spending time at both right guard and right tackle.
Webb’s signing makes it two out and two in on Seattle’s offensive line since free agency began — starting right guard J.R. Sweezy (Tampa Bay) and versatile back-up Alvin Bailey (Cleveland) departed, while Webb and tackle Bradley Sowell (Arizona) arrived. Webb could fill either Sweezy’s or Bailey’s role.
Seattle’s situation at the all-important left tackle position, though, remains in limbo. Starter Russell Okung remains a free agent on the open market. The Seahawks are reportedly still in the running to retain the two-time Pro Bowler. But if Okung leaves, the Seahawks at least have some options (Sowell, moving Garry Gilliam from right tackle to left tackle), albeit not ideal ones.
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