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NFL Free Agency is officially here, and the next few days will feature several Seattle Seahawks rumors. The Seahawks have already made several big moves and might not be done yet. With that in mind, here are a few of the more interesting rumors and news tidbits on the Seahawks.
What to make of the Marshawn Lynch situation?
Lynch is "retired", but the Seahawks didn't release him prior to the start of the new league year on March 9. Doing so would've cost Seattle $5 million (Lynch's signing bonus) this season, but releasing him after June 1, that $5 million gets spread out over two years.
That makes sense enough for the Seahawks, but Lynch also hasn't filed his retirement papers with the league, meaning he is still an active player. That leaves the door open for Lynch to return to the field next season for the Seahawks - or may be "retiring" until the Seahawks cut him and he signs with someone else as a free agent, as Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio suggests.
Russell Okung visits Detroit
The Seahawks want to keep Okung like they did WR Jermaine Kearse, but that might not end up being the case. He is taking advantage of his time on the open market and is visiting the Detroit Lions today, according to multiple reports. Okung is talented, but has also battled injuries in recent seasons. He's representing himself in this free agency, and the 49ers and Giants are also interested in Okung, along with the Seahawks.
Kelvin Beachum Visit?
If Seattle can't keep Okung, they'll be in desperate need of an OT. That's why they'll bring in a former Steeler for a visit.
After #Steelers LT Kelvin Beachum visits the #Jets, I'm told he's visiting #Seahawks on Monday. Meanwhile, Russell Okung at #NYG & DET today
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2016
Beachum is talented, but like Okung, is coming off an injury. He'd be able to effectively replace Okung. What type of contract he'd end up getting is up in the air. Donald Penn is also an option at tackle.
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