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Pass rush-needy Seahawks waive Dwight Freeney less than a month after signing him

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So much for having a future Hall of Famer and one of the preeminent pass rushers of his era on a Seaahwks defensive line that more than ever needs pressure quarterbacks.

Dwight Freeney’s short time with Seattle is over.

The Seahawks announced Tuesday they waived the three-time All-Pro defensive end and seven-time Pro Bowl selection less than a month after they had signed him.

The move came a day after the 37-year-old Freeney played 17 of 62 defensive snaps in the 34-31 loss to Atlanta. That was down from 41 of 80 plays he had in the previous game, the win at Arizona on Nov.