The Seahawks have come to terms on a contract with free-agent offensive tackle Brandon Shell, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the deal spans two-years and is worth up to $11MM. Following Schefter’s report, ESPN’s Rich Cimini added that Seattle had been narrowing its focus on Shell for the past few days.
Seattle needed to find a replacement for Germain Ifedi, who signed with the Jets earlier in the day. It seems that the Seahawks and Jets will essentially be swapping tackles.
The Jets selected Shell in the 5th round of the 2016 draft (127 picks after the Seahawks selected Ifedi). In his four years with Gang Green, Shell started 40 games, appearing at both tackle spots and at right guard. Shell graded as the 51st best tackle last season out of 81 qualified players (Ifedi ranked 64th), per Pro Football Focus.
George Fant signed with the Jets. Germain Ifedi remains unsigned- to my limited knowledge
I think you are right
This is just bad reporting. I’d be interested to see what Ifedi gets. I woulda preferred to keep him.