The Seahawks added much-needed defensive line help Friday by agreeing to terms with veteran tackle Tom Johnson, according to a report from NFL Media.
Johnson, 33, figures to help replace the departed Sheldon Richardson, who last week signed with the Vikings, the team Johnson played for the last four seasons, meaning the two teams basically traded defensive tackles.
But while the Vikings gave Richardson a one-year contract with $8 million guaranteed, Seattle will reportedly give Johnson up to $2.7 million for one season, with a base of $2.1 million. According to TwinCities.com, Johnson will get an extra $200,000 if he reaches three sacks and an extra $350,000 after that with five sacks.