BRADY HENDERSON

Seahawks sign Seattle native Steve Schilling

Mar 20, 2014, 11:45 AM | Updated: Mar 21, 2014, 11:53 am

By Brady Henderson

The Seahawks are bringing in a local product to compete for a spot on their offensive line.

Seattle has signed guard Steve Schilling, who attended Bellevue High School and spent his first three NFL seasons with San Diego. His agent, Doug Hendrickson, announced the deal on Twitter Thursday, and it has since been listed on the league’s official transaction report.

Schilling, 25, was a restricted free agent and was not tendered an offer by the Chargers, who drafted him in the sixth round out of Michigan in 2011. Schilling appeared in 18 games with two starts in three seasons with San Diego.

His addition is another under-the-radar move by the Seahawks, who have not made any major splashes in free agency this year. Seattle signed guard Greg Van Roten to a futures contract in February and have since lost starting right tackle Breno Giacomini in free agency. Paul McQuistan, who has started at both guard and tackle the past three seasons, is an unrestricted free agent.

Follow Brady Henderson on Twitter @BradyHenderson.

Brady Henderson

Rees Odhiambo, a 2016 third-round pick, will compete with Matt Tobin to start at left tackle. (AP)...

Brady Henderson

Tom Cable: Rees Odhiambo, Matt Tobin are Seahawks’ preferred LT options

Tom Cable brought a bit of clarity to the Seahawks' plans at left tackle in the wake of George Fant's season-ending knee injury, saying Tuesday that Rees Odhiambo and newcomer Matt Tobin are the top two options.

7 years ago

Left tackle George Fant suffered an injury in the first half of Friday's preseason game. (AP)...

Brady Henderson

Seahawks injury updates: George Fant set for surgery, K.J. Wright returns

Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Monday that left tackle George Fant is expected to be back by next season from the knee injury that will sideline him in 2017.

7 years ago

Matt Tobin, 27, started 21 games over seasons with the Eagles. (AP)...

Brady Henderson

Seahawks acquire OL Matt Tobin in trade with Eagles

The Seahawks have acquired offensive tackle Matt Tobin in a trade with the Eagles, making another move to shore up their offensive line after losing left tackle George Fant for the season.

7 years ago

Luke Joeckel played left tackle for his first three NFL seasons. (AP)...

Brady Henderson

Luke Joeckel? Rees Odhiambo? A look at the Seahawks’ LT options with George Fant out for the season

The Seahawks need a new plan at left tackle with George Fant out for the season. Moving Luke Joeckel there is one option, writes Brady Henderson.

7 years ago

Michael Bennett on Justin Britt standing by his side during the national anthem Friday night: “I ...

Brady Henderson

Justin Britt stands by Michael Bennett during national anthem: ‘A very emotional moment’

Seahawks center Justin Britt showed his support for teammate Michael Bennett Friday night, standing by him as Bennett remained seated during the national anthem.

7 years ago

Left tackle George Fant suffered an injury in the first half of Friday's preseason game. (AP)...

Brady Henderson

Seahawks’ George Fant needs ACL surgery, likely out for season

The Seahawks' offensive line was dealt a massive blow with left tackle George Fant suffering a knee injury Friday night that will likely keep him out all season.

7 years ago

Seahawks sign Seattle native Steve Schilling