The Seahawks are formally available in the market for a quarterback or two.
The NFL Community and ESPN reported Tuesday that Drew Lock — their backup the previous two seasons — agreed to a cope with the New York Giants.
ESPN reported that Lock has agreed to a one-year contract value a assured $5 million.
Lock’s departure leaves the Seahawks with Geno Smith as the one quarterback on the roster.
The Seahawks indicated they wished Lock again for a 3rd season, with coach Mike Macdonald and president of soccer operations John Schneider mentioning him as doubtlessly a part of the staff in 2024 in current interviews.
Lock stated on the finish of the 2023 season that enjoying time can be a consider his resolution for subsequent season. He performed final season on a one-year deal value $4 million, content material at the moment to spend the 12 months as a backup to Smith.
“We don’t play soccer to not play,” Lock stated, “so enjoying ball is one thing that each quarterback, so long as you get an opportunity on this league, you’re going to be preventing for that likelihood to get out on that subject, and that’s No. 1.”
Lock may get that likelihood in New York.
The Giants have Daniel Jones as their starter and Tommy DeVito as a backup. Tyrod Taylor, who began 5 video games for the Giants final 12 months when Jones was sidelined with a knee damage, agreed to a cope with the Jets on Monday evening, which appeared to open the door for Lock.
Jones is recovering from an ACL damage suffered in November.
New York may view Lock as insurance coverage if Jones isn’t prepared for the beginning of the season, if not competitors for the beginning job after its disappointing 2023 marketing campaign, when the Giants completed 6-11 and have been thirtieth in factors scored.
Lock stated after the season in January that getting two begins final season after not taking a snap in 2022 — together with main the Seahawks to a last-second win over the Eagles — would possibly give him a much bigger market in free company this time round.
“Going into free company with no tape the 12 months earlier than was [tough],” Lock stated. “And now even have a few clips displaying the place I’ve progressed from my final time stepping on the sector, understanding what free company is like now, I really feel like I’ve an entire totally different mindset on the entire gig now.”
Lock was one in all three veteran gamers acquired by the Seahawks from Denver within the Russell Wilson commerce.
He went 48 for 76 for 543 yards with three TDs, three interceptions and an 81.2 passer score in his Seahawks profession, all final season, going 1-1 in two begins.
The Seahawks can discover the ranks of cheaper free brokers — former Raven Tyler Huntley is obtainable — and can absolutely contemplate taking one within the draft. Seahawks offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was reported to be attending Oregon’s Professional Day Tuesday the place the featured attraction is quarterback Bo Nix.