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The Seahawks have acquired 25-year old OT Tyler Polumbus from the Lions. No word yet on what the Seahawks had to give up. Polumbus played in 15 games (8 starts) for the Broncos last year. He has now played in 31 games (8 starts) in his two years in the NFL. With Russell Okung banged up the Seahawks needed help at tackle and they probably got Polumbus for a nice price.
The Seahawks have dealt 25-year old CB Josh Wilson to the Ravens for a conditional 5th round pick. Wilson played in 12 games (all starts) for the Seahawks last season and he had 45 tackles, 1 sack, 13 passes defensed and he had 2 interceptions which he returned for TDs (126 combined yards). He played in 40 games (24 starts) in his three years with the Seahawks and he had 130 tackles, 2 sacks, 22 passes defensed and 6 INTs (261 return yards, 3 TDs). This is a case of a coach (Pete Carroll) wanting to bring in his own guys as a 5th round pick isn’t much of a return for Wilson.
The Seahawks have signed 28-year old DE James Wyche. Wyche played in 3 games for the Jaguars & Rams last season and he made 1 tackle. I expect Wyche will have a hard time making the Seahawks opening day roster. He was just cut last weekend by the Texans who aren’t exactly a stellar defense.
The Seahawks didn’t look too good last night in Minnesota especially offensively. Matt Hasselbeck started at QB and he completed 9 of 17 passes for 126 yards last night. Charlie Whitehurst finished up the game by completing 12 of 26 passes for 138 yards with 1 INT. Justin Forsett (6 car, 20 yards) and Leon Washington (6 car, 16 yards) led the way for the Seahawks on the ground last night. WRs Mike Williams (3 rec, 54 yards) and Ruvell Martin (4 rec, 49 yards) led the way in the air for the Seahawks last night. The Seahawks finished up with 44 yards rushing (2.9 ypc) and 242 yards passing last night as they only had possession of the ball for 22:52.
Safety Jordan Babineaux led the way for the Seahawks on D last night with 7 tackles. Lofa Tatupu pitched in with 5 tackles and 1 pass defensed. Rookie safety Earl Thomas had 2 tackles, 2 passes defensed, 1 tackle for a loss and he also intercepted a pass that he returned 86 yards for a TD. The Vikings finished up with 112 yards rushing (3.4 ypc) and 246 yards passing in this game. The Seahawks are now 1-2 on the pre-season.
The Seahawks will be without rookie LT Russell Okung for the next 2-4 weeks due to a sprained ankle. The Seahawks hope that he’s ready for the season opener against the 49ers. That is because 25-year old Mansfield Wrotto would probably start at LT if Okung can’t go. Wrotto has played in 14 games (5 starts) in his three years with the Seahawks. If Wrotto is blocking on the blind side of Matt Hasselbeck the Seahawks should just warm up Charlie Whitehurst starting with the first snap of the game.
