USAT: Seahawks Wire audio clip

USAT: Seahawks Wire

Feb 28, 2022

The Seattle Seahawks have a few decisions to make about their defense heading into free agency, namely trying to keep a few of their own member of the secondary on the roster going forward. - The Seahawks will likely try to re-sign cornerback D.J. Reed and safety Quandre Diggs to new deals to lock them up and could also turn to the free-agent market to bolster their defensive backfield even further. - One name who comes to mind is Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson . . . if he remains available. Jackson currently ranks No. 1 in Touchdown Wire’s top 30 defensive free agents. - “Jackson has been more proficient in man coverage throughout his career, but he’s also kept things together as the Patriots have moved from a more man-heavy set of concepts in 2019,” writes Doug Farrar. “He should be the most sought-after free agent in this class unless the Patriots decide to give him that long-term deal, or apply the franchise tag. There should be no question at this point regarding his ability to clamp down without help.” - As of now, Jackson has made it clear the Patriots have not reached out to initiate contract talks, but things could change quickly. - - Think it’s important to point out, as I did in the written story and on the show tonight, indications I’ve gotten are that the Patriots would like to keep Jackson around. - Is it on the tag? Is it a long-term deal? They have time to iron things out. - :

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