The Seattle Seahawks have made roster moves by extending LB Darrell Taylor and tendering restricted free agents Michael Jackson and Jon Rhattigan. The team also traded for QB Sam Howell, who will back up Geno Smith. The Seahawks retained all exclusive rights free agents as well.
Russell Wilson plans on adding to Steelers' Super Bowls: "Being a Pittsburgh Steeler and to wear the black and gold, it's a true honor. It's tradition. It's history. There's six trophies in there and we've got to go get a seventh." https://t.co/TOQgZ0P1bx https://t.co/kkgGx4nfhc
Seahawks make this move official. https://t.co/Snh4vS9219
Russell Wilson on what he learned from being around Pittsburgh: "It’s a place where hard work is everything."
Russell Wilson said he texted with Kenny Pickett right away once he decided to come to Pittsburgh.
Russell Wilson said several defensive players helped recruit him, including Cam Heyward, Minkah Fitzpatrick and T.J. Watt.
Russell Wilson says he and Cam Heyward talked on FaceTime for an hour.
Russell Wilson said he spent an hour on FaceTime talking to Cam Heyward about coming to the Steelers.
Russell Wilson says he came to Pittsburgh to win championships with Mike Tomlin. https://t.co/Ivp66KMD6s
Russell Wilson’s opening statement as a Pittsburgh Steeler https://t.co/bs7U8THUbv
With the Steelers officially announcing the contracts of Russell Wilson, Patrick Queen and DeShon Elliott, I'd expect those to be the trio of "select free agents" introduced to the media starting in about eight minutes.
"What's up Steelers nation" - Russell Wilson https://t.co/8gl7ibyakC
Russell Wilson officially signs. https://t.co/bs9JWnxHor
Now official. Russell Wilson is a Steeler. https://t.co/99npxKIxzJ
Russell Wilson is officially a Steeler https://t.co/tsxRooXAOa
'THE GUY' QB Trade: #Seahawks Reveal Geno Smith vs. Sam Howell Competition: Who's 'The Guy'? https://t.co/7XF8Dm7WC0 via @All_SeahawksFN
Seahawks G.M. John Schneider says Geno Smith is "the guy" and newcomer Sam Howell will back him up. Reading between the lines of Schneider's other comments, it feels like Howell has a chance to do more than that -- but that'll be up to him, and to Geno. https://t.co/GHjQf4TeQH
Schneider confirms Howell won't compete with Geno https://t.co/i6xQPK8XSZ
We didn’t really need Howell being traded to know Washington was going QB, did we? Howell or no Howell they were going QB.
John Schneider on adding Sam Howell on @SeattleSports, says he was a player the Seahawks really liked in the 2022 draft, says there were "several teams involved" in trying to trade for him. "He’s a quarterback, but he’s really a football player, that’s what I love about him."
John Schneider on @WymanAndBob makes clear "Geno is the guy and Sam will be backing him up'' of the trade for Sam Howell. Says several other teams were interested in trading for Howell. Notes how young he is -- a year younger than Bo Nix.
Talking to @CorbinSmithNFL about the Sam Howell trade from SEA's perspective: "I believe they think he can be a high level starter, that's what I was told at the combine a couple years ago." Said they considered taking him in the 3rd round in 2022.
Sam Howell was really good against the Ravens in the pre-season (Mike MacDonald). He also had a big game against the Seahawks on the road (312 yds, 3 TDs) this season. But I'm stunned by what SEA gave up for a guy that will start the year as their QB2 most likely. https://t.co/bEzi1hebTZ
Seahawks add to the QB room behind Geno Smith https://t.co/GEYnj01Twv
QB competition in Seattle? 🤔 #Seahawks | #NFL https://t.co/djerFRx9yO
I wish we had kept Howell instead of signing Mariota but it's clear Howell will have a better opportunity in Seattle so happy for the player. And WASH does get even more draft capital. https://t.co/A41kpxHT0o
Howell is a smart tough kid. He’s not done. Washington is making the right move; have to pick a QB at 2. Franchise hasn’t solved the position in forever. This gives Howell a chance to be a backup behind a vet and still develop.
Like this deal for both teams. Clearly, the Commanders are moving on and get something of value in return. The Seahawks get a young quarterback to continue his development behind Geno Smith. https://t.co/Z7jfWzESaB
Swap of picks and the Seahawks get a possible succession plan at QB. https://t.co/yKE39QEPMy
Seahawks trade for a *good backup quarterback* https://t.co/ICb6GWu3wa
I like Sam Howell and thought he had a heck of a year last year (3,946 yards and 21 TDs, but 21 INTs) under terrible circumstances and behind an awful offensive line (65 sacks). But there was no way the new regime was going to pass up taking their own QB at No. 2.
And Seahawks make a QB move. https://t.co/GT9LD3iWfY
The writing was on the wall for Howell the moment the Commanders ended up with the No. 2 pick in this year’s draft. 👇 https://t.co/82uwYiVVwg
And the Sam Howell era is officially over in Washington. Think he has a lot of talent, hopefully he's given another opportunity to showcase it https://t.co/RgctV9KEw8
"Russell Wilson is super pumped to be a Steeler.. He's gonna have his jersey on and this is what we like" 😂😂 ~ @ToneDigz #PMSLive https://t.co/LAGz9cQUgC
According to OvertheCap it does appear Seahawks tendered all of their exclusive rights free agents.
First step to getting an official announcement from the Steeler of Russell Wilson’s addition ⬇️ https://t.co/ysbCuHp6VB
It's a new year in the NFL, and the Seahawks celebrated with a flurry of moves, including signing a likely starter at safety and adding depth to their offensive line. Via @bcondotta: https://t.co/mYite7Apkq
Seahawks make their extension of Darrell Taylor today official. https://t.co/uTh6HpHFTn
We've re-signed OLB Darrell Taylor and tendered restricted free agents Michael Jackson and Jon Rhattigan. Read more ⬇️
The Seahawks retained three of their restricted free agents before today’s 1 p.m. deadline, reaching an agreement to extend LB Darrell Taylor and tendering CB Michael Jackson and LB Jon Rhattigan. News via @bcondotta: https://t.co/ZhEgnzPOoZ
Only seven RFAs were tendered, including five from the NFC West: 49ers: WR Jauan Jennings, 2nd Rams: LB Michael Hoecht, ROFR Rams: T Alaric Jackson, 2nd Seahawks: DB Michael Jackson, 5th Seahawks: LB Jon Rhattigan, ROFR Giants: DB Nick McCloud, ROFR Lions: TE Brock Wright, ROFR
I don't seen anything on the transaction wire on exclusive-rights free agents, but I can report the Seahawks have tendered TE Brady Russell in addition DT Myles Adams, per sources. I'd expect them to tender most if not all of their ERFAs, but those are two I know to be official.
My understanding is Seahawks reached an agreement to extend Darrell Taylor before the RFA deadline today. Explains why he was not on any of the official lists.
Seahawks did not tender Darrell Taylor. But do tender Jackson and Rhattigan, likely assuring their presence on roster in 2024. https://t.co/Q5ti9MwINB
Only 7 restricted free agents received tenders: 2nd round #Rams LT Alaric Jackson #49ers WR Jauan Jennings Original (5th) round #Seahawks DB Michael Jackson Right of first refusal #Lions TE Brock Wright #Rams LB Michael Hoecht #Giants DB Nick McCloud #Seahawks LB Jon Rhattigan