RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The instant Fred Jackson got word he was being released by the Buffalo Bills he made a brief phone call to the West Coast.
The recipient was Marshawn Lynch and the request was to put in a good word with Seahawks management that Seattle would be a preferred destination for the free agent.
A week later, Jackson participated in his first practice with the Seahawks on Monday with the expectation he'll play on Sunday when Seattle opens the season at St. Louis.
"I think he's going to give us some real secure play," Seattle coach Pete Carroll said.