Already having secured their four defensive tackles from the 2005 season, the Seattle Seahawks are expected to add even more depth to the position in the person of free agent Russell Davis.
Davis, who will turn 31 later this month, has agreed to terms on a three-year deal, ESPN has reported. He played in only three games with the Arizona Cardinals last season due to a biceps injury.
Davis joins Rocky Bernard, who re-signed with the team last week, Chartric Darby, Marcus Tubbs and Craig Terrill at the position. Bernard, Darby and Tubbs all spent time in the starting lineup last season.
The Seahawks also lost a free agent Saturday, when tight end Ryan Hannam signed with the Dallas Cowboys. Hannam had 13 receptions last season as the primary backup to Jerramy Stevens.
Free-agent update: There was no apparent movement Saturday in the New York Jets’ attempted trade of defensive end John Abraham to Seattle. Abraham has agreed to terms on a contract with Atlanta, but the Jets have agreed to trade Abraham to the Seahawks. … The Seahawks have spoken to the agent for free-agent cornerback Ty Law, but it’s unclear whether the Pro Bowl defensive back will visit Seattle anytime soon. … Seattle would like to add a front-line defensive player in free agency while retaining Pro Bowl guard Steve Hutchinson. Abraham and former San Francisco linebacker Julian Peterson are possibilities.
Hutchinson update: As far as the Steve Hutchinson situation goes, Seattle is waiting for NFL special master Stephen Burbank to rule on a disputed clause in the contract Hutchinson signed with the Minnesota Vikings. The hearing is set for Monday morning, after which time the arbitrator will decide whether a clause in Hutchinson’s contract from Minnesota will affect the Seahawks’ ability to re-sign him. The clause calls for Hutchinson to be the highest-paid offensive linemen on his team. Seahawks left tackle Walter Jones (seven years, $52.5 million) currently holds that distinction, while matching the Vikings’ offer would mean a smaller contract of $49 million over seven years.
Strong still unsigned: The Seahawks have offered a contract to Pro Bowl fullback Mack Strong, but the sides have not agreed on financial terms. Strong has heard from the Vikings, among other potential suitors, but he has not made a free-agent visit.
The News Tribune contributed to this report
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