Through the early portion of the season, the Seattle Seahawks were constantly seeking depth on the defensive line, as injuries to several key players left the position somewhat bare. Rasheem Green, Bruce Irvin, Benson Mayowa, Bryan Mone and Damontre Moore all missed time with injuries or suspension, and the need for depth in the trenches on the defensive side got so bad the Hawks made a flurry of additions at the position.
Those additions included poaching Jonathan Bullard off the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals, signing free agent defensive lineman Damon Snacks Harrison and trading for Carlos Dunlap.