Seattle Seahawks: Top 5 needs for the 2020 offseason

Offensive Needs

Seattle could get more depth at receiver and upgrade their offensive line. They will have a major hole at right tackle and could use more starting talent in the interior. Depth on the offensive line would not hurt, as Joey Hunt is a pending free agent at the center position and Phil Haynes (offensive guard) was drafted last year from Wake Forest in the fourth round.

The Seahawks recently signed Greg Olsen, as their tight end situation has dealt with multiple injuries last year. A veteran pass-catcher could give Wilson a reliable option, as Will Dissly suffered his second season-ending injury. With Ed Dickson likely cut (cap casualty) and Luke Willson a pending free agent, they needed another tight end other than restricted free agent Jacob Hollister.

The backup to Wilson was Geno Smith but I could see them getting a younger option at quarterback late in the draft or another veteran in free agency.

The decision to bring back Marshawn Lynch is still up in the air, as the veteran was not that effective when he was brought back. C.J. Procise and Robert Turbin are also free agents, as former Miami Hurricane Travis Homer (6th round pick) will back up Chris Carson and Rashaad Penny for now. Their run game has suffered through a slew of injuries so adding another running back is likely.

However, here are their most pressing needs on offense that need to be filled or an upgrade is needed. The bigger needs lie within the defense, as Seattle has some work to do this offseason.

5. Wide Receiver

Tyler Lockett is still their top target but they could use a complement to former second-round pick D.K. Metcalf (from Ole Miss) on the outside. They will most likely target a low budget receiver in free agency or draft one in the later rounds. After Lockett suffered his injury and was not the same playing through it, Seattle was missing another receiving threat other than Metcalf.

David Moore did not contribute much and is a restricted free agent. Jaron Brown is also a pending free agent, but he is likely heading to free agency. John Ursua (7th round pick from Hawaii) rounds out their receiving core at the moment but they could still use another receiver (West Virginia 4th round pick Gary Jennings was cut early in 2019 as a rookie). The Seahawks kicked the tires on Josh Gordon but he is still suspended indefinitely until further notice with the new CBA.

4. Interior Offensive Line

Ethan Pocic and Justin Britt could be on the chopping block as they were borderline starters at best. Both have had injury concerns and the Seahawks could use upgrades at both left guard (Mike Iupati is a pending free agent) and center. D.J. Fluker was re-signed last year and is the starting right guard, as only that position and left tackle are settled on the offensive line.

3. Offensive Tackle

The need at the right tackle position was already highlighted but their depth is also lacking at offensive tackle. I could see them address this in day one or two at the latest in the draft. Seattle could also sign a right tackle in free agency if they do not want to draft one early.