The slicing of Diggs was the extra stunning of the 2 strikes. He was a three-time Professional Bowler for the Seahawks since arriving through commerce halfway by the 2019 season — at the price of solely a fifth-round choice. That was one of many extra spectacular trades pulled off by common supervisor John Schneider throughout Pete Carroll’s tenure in Seattle.
The 31-year-old Diggs had one 12 months remaining on his deal. He began each sport the previous 4 seasons, however 2023 was his first full season in Seattle not making the Professional Bowl, grabbing just one decide after logging at the least three interceptions within the prior six campaigns.
Adams was far much less of a shock. Not like the Diggs swap, the Seahawks did not get anyplace near what they paid for him in a 2020 commerce — and his subsequent contract extension. Adams would not flip 29 years outdated till October however has missed 29 of his previous 51 begins and hasn’t performed a full season since 2018, his second 12 months with the New York Jets.
The Seahawks have drafted a number of defensive backs lately, together with Devon Witherspoon and Riq Woolen the previous two years, however they’re all of a sudden fairly skinny at security. Julian Love is now Seattle’s most skilled returning security.
Macdonald’s specialty is on the defensive aspect of the ball, having constructed up the Ravens’ protection the previous two seasons to turn into among the finest items in soccer.