The Seattle Seahawks solidified their offensive line Thursday, signing Mike Iupati, and reportedly re-signing D.J. Fluker.
Fluker's deal reportedly is for two years while Iupati's is for one year.
Iupati, who has played left guard exclusively throughout his eight-year NFL career, becomes the favorite to start at that position. The former Cardinal replaces J.R. Sweezy, who signed with Arizona, in what amounts to a swap of left guards between the NFC West rivals.
"They're a winning team," Iupati said in the team release. "They've been competitors and contenders for the nine years I've been in the league.