Seahawks make surprising move with starting linebacker
Sep 17, 2018; Chicago, IL, USA; A detailed view of a Seattle Seahawks helmet during the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
The Seattle Seahawks made a rather shocking move on Monday to shake up their defense coming off their bye week.
The Seahawks are releasing starting linebacker Tyrel Dodson, according to a report. The move comes as a big surprise, as Dodson had started all nine games so far in 2024.
Another major shakeup to the Seahawks' inside linebacker corps: I'm told they plan to release Tyrel Dodson, who's started all nine games this season.
— Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) November 11, 2024
The purpose of the move appears to be to open a starting spot for either rookie Tyrice Knight or former undrafted free agent Drake Thomas. It will also allow Ernest Jones, recently acquired via trade, to take over Dodson’s middle linebacker role.
The Seahawks have lost five of their last six games, so it is no huge surprise that changes are being made. Few saw this one coming, though, as Dodson was not necessarily viewed as the problem. He has 71 total tackles and two sacks on the season, and one would imagine he will land on his feet fairly quickly.
