SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks have made a big splash for their top-notch defense just before the start of the regular season.
The Seahawks acquired defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson from the New York Jets on Friday in exchange for wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and a second-round draft pick, bolstering a defense that was already considered among the best in the NFL.
Seattle will also send a 2018 second-round pick to the Jets and the clubs will swap seventh-round picks in 2018 as part of the deal.
It's clear Seattle believes it is a championship contender and Richardson is one of the pieces that could put them over the top.