Seahawks add DE Dwight Freeney to help with pass rush
Oct 24, 2017, 8:08 PM
Dwight Freeney had stints with the Cardinals, Chargers and Falcons in recent seasons. (AP)
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The Seahawks have added veteran defensive end Dwight Freeney to aid their pass rush, which has been hurt by the loss of Cliff Avril to a neck injury.
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After working out for the Seahawks on Tuesday, Freeney, 37, shared a tweet indicating that he is joining the team. The Seahawks subsequently retweeted the post on their own Twitter account.
Time to get loud, 12s. #GoHawks @Seahawks pic.twitter.com/sLudq76Elz
— Dwight Freeney (@dwightfreeney) October 25, 2017
The Seahawks have signed Freeney to a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
A seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time All Pro, Freeney has a free agent this season after playing 15 games with the Atlanta Falcons in 2016. He spent the majority of his career with the Indianapolis Colts, and also had stints with the Chargers and Cardinals. He has 122.5 sacks over his career, including three last season.
